Candlelight service

Up for shower coffee, devo.  Decorate table.   Sit in sun.  Candle light.  Reals firepit 

Rav 4 serviced

 I was up and devo, played pb til 10:30.  I planted lisianthus plugs in tote. They really look happy to be in the dirt.   Denny and I took Rav for oil change and we had a three hour wait.  I played with some pic art Collages and then walked to Kay's Cactus and bought a pencil cactus.  At home Jean and Arlen arrived at the park.  We had supper on the deck.  Denny's smoked pork, Asian salad, and chips and salsa.  Later there was caroling at the hall.  Afterwards Bree and Jerry came for a visit on the deck.  

Late to Chapel by the Sea.

 I was up and ready for the day.   Denny, not so much ...... we went to church late, but it was fine.  Then to Isla blanca beach for a couple hours.  At home Denny started the meat smoking the other 3 came and Nancy got T shirts for us. Great day!!!

                                        

Bruce N arrived

 I took sisters phone call with Nancy.  Coffee snd donuts. I played PB for a while. Christmas eve for Jensens,  I was sitting out in sun on our deck over noon hour. 

                                                     

Happy Anniversary Matt and Becky!!!

Happy 22 years!!!!

I was  up showered and devo  It sprinkled as Denny fixed breakfast.  We took Nancy to the podiatrist. The Dr said her leg was infected close to the bone, if the bone becomes infected she could lose her leg.. She has choices, the boot is hard to put on/ wear, the boot will help infection stop. It would be hard to lose her leg.  Back at the park there was a jam session at Gene and Carla's.  Then we picked up Kathy. And went to the Brownsville Historical Museum from 5-7. Nice night.

Denny fishing

Amazing...  Denny left about 6:15 AM to go fishing.   Now that's a big deal!!! I leisurely got up and visited with Nancy before heading to Black Friday Deals then to SPI.I stopped and looked at a couple shops then made my way to Port Isabel to meet the fishermen for lunch (Plus wives that didn't go). From there I went to the beach for a nap, I sent a Merry Christmas from the beach to my Thursday Study.  After the beach I went to a couple of thrift stores and a couple of expensive stores.  I love to look around.  At home we were out on the deck until the mosquitos got to us.  Denny and I joined Sheri, Glen, John, Donna, Marty, Kathy, Gary, Mary, Dave, Joanna,Kit. Lupe, At DQ.  Nice.

Nancy arrives!!!

 I was up and playing PB by 8.  Knee kinda hurts, Lord, keep it doing well.  I am wearing shoes with insoles and praying that my foot pain heals itself.  We'll see.  Gail and I went to Black Friday Deals and I spent $25 at $2 an item.  Uffda!!  Treasures, treasures and then some.   I played in the dirt when I got home and filled soil blocks and put in lisianthus seeds, about 100.  Lord, let 'em grow.  I started listening to a book about Elan M.  Denny cleaned.  Now to go and pick up Nancy at the airport.  We had guac and marg and grilled hamburgers and edamondes on the deck with Hendersons.

Parade

 I played PB this am.  AND it is not hurting tonight as I write this blog.  That's a good thing.  A very good thing.  Now if only I can play longer and not hurt.  I stopped at Gloria's and we decided to decorate her cart and ride in the parade.  Denny and I went to the UPS to return a charger that didn't work for the battery we had.  We got groceries and went to 3 stores to get diet Pepsi for Nancy.  I weeded the stump in the back and the front fisherman area.  The parade went well.  The gift exchange went well.  I took home the same gift I brought.  My favorite chocolates Lindor.  Yes!!!  At 5 we went to Erbs for supper.  It was so fun and great food.  At home we watched tv and to bed.  

                                           

SPI

Great Day!!  We went to the island for church at Chapel of the Sea.  Very nice.  We left about 9:15 and got to church at 9;45.   It started at 9:30.  Great music, walls on either side are mostly glass walk out double doors.  It ice so great to look out to see the lush green plants and bushes outside.  AND the church lasts less than an hour.  We got a replacement for our Isla Blanca park pass.  it was a great time at the beach.  We did nothing.  We are getting quite good at doing nothing.  I listened to the book by Wendell Barry ... Hannah Coulter.  It was an amazing day  I loved the beach, lying in the sun, warm and napping in the sun,  I loved the light, the view, the music at church.  After we got back to the park, we went to a Christmas get together at Dave and Tom's.  SO much amazing food and fun to talk to the people.   At home Everwood on TV.  Last night I browsed thru my blog and copied some cute posts.  I shared with same name Faith and Luke and Karen.  

Wal Mart Run

Evan is in Nepal!!! with package and candle in broken glass container Uffda!  I was up for shower devo,  no yoga, sister call with Gail and myself under the carport.  Coffee and donuts   We went to coffee and donuts, only to find out that NO coffee and donuts this morning.   Denny and I went to make a BIG walmart run.  We should have plenty of stuff for 4 months.  It took a while to unload and pack away the groceries.  Gail stopped in to ask me to go with her to the Minn/Rubin T shop.  At home Denny put his pills in the dispenser while I made salad with "gotta use up" spinach.  Denny went out to try and get Nancy's chair running.  Bill came and helped.  YES!!! they got it running.  Bill comes to the rescue again!!!   The Jensens opened some of the things Evan brought from the States.  Anabel got an invitation that she can't refuse.  So sweet that Haley invited Anabel to a bridesmaid on June 20,2026. YES!!

Lunch at 406

 I felt pretty good at first this am, so shower, dressed, and up for the day.  Denny got up a couple hours later.  Gail came over and asked if I would put meat in then crock pot at 11. They had a get together at 2:30 of pickleball players and golfers from the park.  Nice bunch,  I sat in fringe corner, and watched friends from a distance, not wanting to share my recovered tummy troubles.  Bill came over with the revelation that Nancy's cart wasn't[t charging during the off season.  We had tripped all the breakers in the trailer box except the Kitchen.  Soooooo of course the charger didn't work.  Duh ... uffda.  I went to watch Kathy clean her bedroom for about 15 minutes, then came home.  We watched tv.  At 7 we watched TJ's game.  They won!  Missy called about 3 hours before Evan landed in Nepal.  SOOO happy to have him home.  

Thank you Jesus, UPS package got to Evan.

We stayed in bed until 2 pm.   Uffda!!!  We just didn't feel right and didn't feel like doing anything.  BEST NEWS of the day was when Denny heard from Carrie that 30 minutes before Evan was going to the airport the UPS package arrived.  YES!!!! Thank you Lord, for that answer to prayer.  SO GOOD!!!

Getting more unpacked.

I tired to figure our where to put the lisianthus plugs I ordered today.  Yep, I ordered 50 plugs $60.  I think they will make it on the deck.  I empptied the 2 top drawers in the shed.  Now to figure out what I will do with the stuff in them.  The day started off cool, but it is warming up to 60.  I'll take it.  We got the insoles I ordered for my feet. Fay called me about some blackout curtains and Denny and I went over to visit and brought some home to audition.   We fixed grilled cheese/ground pork sandwiches on the Blackstone for supper and ate outside.  We watched tv and uffda!!! both of us were starting to feel off.  OH  MY  we were sick all evening.  both of us.  Denny said it was the worst he has ever had upset stomach.  I was no better off.  It was brutal.  And a long night.  Pictures from KISC.

First day at 4 seasons.

 I stopped over at Gail's about 6. Beth Z. sent me a cool plant,  why??? I ws her Godmother at baptism and SHE is getting me a gift, not the other way around.   Denny texted Carrie and hopefully/ prayerfully the UPS package may be delivered to Carrie's Thursday.   Evan flies to Nepal for Christmas.  I think his flight leave around 5, so he will have to leave Stefan's and Carries around 1.  Lord, please work it out.  When Carrie went to get the UPS that we sent before Thanksgiving, she was informed that it was being returned to sender.  Uffda!!! There was not a lot we could do about it as we drove to Texas.  YUCK!!!   Lord, please continue to work a miracle and have the package available for Evan to take to Nepal.  The rest of the day was slow and wonderful.  It was amazing to sit outside on the deck early in the day. About 2 we went to get water, supplies at DG and Harbor.  We headed to Meg's open house.  Nice place, nice bunch of people,  and always good food.  at home we watched tv and headed to bed.  

From oky to 4seasons

 Left about 7:15.  Passed Gail and Bruce at the Dallas airport about noon.  I waved at them and still kept driving.  We got to 4 Seasons about 6.  Lotsa driving.  AND wE got there SAFELy!!! Thank you Jesus.  We unloaded out carryon bags and then Kathy and Bill came to visit.  Great to see them again.  

Heading to Texas

 i was up at 5, but breakfast area not open then, so I waited to hear the boys next door. It was too late for me to go down to meet the siblings at the breakfast, so we showered, packed up, grabbed little breakfast and left around 9.  Matt's and Mandy's had already left.  Lord, grant us safety as we travel.  @ 3:30  Denny just keep tooling/driving along.  Amazing Husband.  Denny drove and drove and stopped at Edmon  Hilton Garden Inn (north of Ok City).   This is the third time we've stayed there.  Once last year on the way down to Texas.  Next on the way back to IG last April.  And now tonight.  We like it because we know what to expect.  We don't have to go any place.  There is a restaurant site.  And we can get up early and just leave.  WELL, bad news ... Carrie texted Missy and said the package we went her has been rerouted back to sender.  UFFDA!!! and what can we do as we travel on the way to Texas.  Lord, work it out.  I worked on an instagram post with Dubuque over the years as we rode thru Iowa, Missouri, Kansas to Ok.  

Merry Christmas Newhouses.

 I got up and headed to the breakfast area with the boys.  T'was good just visiting with family as they came and went.  Keith set up the TV for watching the 11 am ISU game.  Great lunch with shrimp, BBQ, Corn casserole, Santa came about 1.  I got a stained glass Jewelry box from Nancy.  Denny was near the end and slowly had to go to the table and pick the last gift on the table.  A salad bowl and extra cool stuff from Gail.  Matt and I watched Tj's game at 3:30.  At 6 we walked to the casino bowling alley for bowling and pizza.  YUM!!, but I bowled terrible.  Such is life.  Cook's and Luke's got the littles to bed and we stayed at the hotel as the rest went to the casino.  Goodnight.

Happy Birthday Torren!!!!

Happy Birthday TJ!!! We are so proud of you and the stand you are taking for Christ.

You have a kind caring heart for those around you.  

We kept busy finishing up - locking the doors of the machine shed, getting mail ready for Tiago to forward mail to us.  cleaning the place  We headed to Cherokee around 11:30.  I started listening to BSF and when we got to Mandy's I finished the study.  We left our loaded car for Jason to take to Dubuque,  Mandy drove their car.  We got to the motel about 7 and the kids went to the water park.  Matt, Haley and Wyatt stopped and brought us the food we ordered.  We ate in the breakfast area.  It was such a fun night visiting with relatives in the hallway  (right outside Cook's room, so the boys couldn't sleep)  Denny slept/rested his back before I headed to bed about 11.

Dermatology/knee shot

 We headed into IG to see Dr. Sofa for dermatology..  I had a couple rough spots on my face froze off.  Then to Dr. Veltri and I got shots in my left knee.  He told me I had to wear better shoes.  AT home we continued packing and cleaning to leave.    We stopped to get air filters for the furnace.  I got cash for Masters girls for watering my plants.  I took a quick nap before heading to Teresa's for study.  Good group there.  I also got to tour Jordan's little home which used to be our garage in the front yard.  Denny had a couple of things to go over with Tiago and when he got off work, so we invited him to stay for pizza. The car is pretty well packed.