Denny's back

I did not sleep well last night.  Every way I lay on my shoulder, it hurt.  Denny had taken Advil PM and just lay on his back fast asleep.  I saw Missy before she and Phillip headed to Mayo for an MRI and meeting with a specialist.  Lord, grant them safety and good answers.  I put together pint jars with flowers for the Farm to Table.  Kinda tricky with the tall tiger lilies that leaned in the jar.  Hopefully tape across the top and a ribbon holding the tape down will keep them in place.   At 9 I went to town and played a couple games of pickle ball before my Physical Therapy.  At home Denny and the boys were putting the grid to hold the ceiling panels in place in the basement.  I think it is gonna look nice.  We went into the hospital for his appointment and while we waited I call the bank to tell them about my up and coming visit out of the country. We bought season 1 on Gilmore Girls.  ` Denny had gotten the international phone plan for me earlier today.  I zipped up my suitcase, it weighed 45 pounds.  Now for my carryon and backpack. Lord, grant us all safe travels.  1:36 still waiting to see Dr. Meyer.  When we saw him he scheduled a nerve block and started physical therapy.  

OGT

It was raining pretty hard so no pickleball in the morning.  I went to OGT with the bags from SOS.  I got home and helped Missy put together some lifesaver treats for her teachers.  I headed to Cherokee about 2 with Missy and Anabel.  It was a fun time thrifting and Dollaring.  then we ate Mexican.  

SOS Flowers

 I was up and had devo.  All was quiet around the house.  It had rained a lot, and I should have pulled more weeds than I did.  At 12 I went to Storm Lake to get some bags for OGT.  At home Dad and Evan were working on putting in the drop ceiling.

 

Clean the house

 We went to church and SS and then a quick nap and clean and clean and clean.  Jensens got home about 6:30.  It was super fun to look at picures of their lives. Getting ready to head to Nepal with Anabel.

Beth is 40!!

Up early.  I rode with Denny to Washta to the car show.   Mandy met me there at 1 and we headed to Ankeny for Beth's surporze birthday party  We stopped in Jewel to look at some cute shops.  Nice night!! with family. 

Rodeo

At home most of the day AND I got most of/  make that all of my plants in the ground.  Really got a lot done.  At 5 I took a shower outside and went to the Atlantic Rodeo with Sherry, Tara and Toni.  Gail and Bruce stopped into say Hi!!  we didn't get home until after midnight.  

                                       

Writing from Facebook:

I got a white ribbon once for my Snickerdoodle cookies. I was 7.       If you’re familiar with 4-H, you know a white ribbon is the worst—last place.      This was pre-4-H in the late 80s. Not long after, they gave all pre-4-H kids those multicolored participation ribbons that said, “Good job for trying.”      But I didn’t get that. I got a white.       You got that part.      I deserved the white. The judge found a hair in my cookie, which is disgusting, and she told me so.      At age 7.       I went on to earn many ribbons in many colors throughout my 4-H career. Sometimes, I got first, but I usually placed somewhere in the middle, which was perfectly fine with me.      I loved 4-H, but I especially enjoyed the socializing part. A farm kid who likes to chat can get lonely in summer, so I longed for those few days in late July or early August when I got to step onto the small-town fairgrounds and be surrounded by friends, animals, funnel cakes, and laughter.      I learned, at a very early age, how to work.     I stood before adults who asked tough questions about my show animals, sewing masterpieces, and baked goods.      I woke up early and stayed up late to finish projects and care for livestock.      I learned how to serve others and my community.     I cheered for friends when they earned the top prize and learned quickly how to lose gracefully.       Gosh, it was a great way to grow up.     The smell of Dawn dish soap still reminds me of washing my lamb on those hot summer days, and the sounds of carnival rides will forever keep me young.     And still, to this day, before I bake anything in my kitchen, I make sure my hair is pulled back so nothing falls into the batter.     Good luck to all the 4-H and FFA kids spending the next few weeks on your county fairgrounds. You don’t know it now, but it’s some of the best days of your childhood.      And if you get a white, don’t worry—it builds character.  

Leslie Means❤️

PT at 8:30

 'Tis nice to spend the mornings with Denny.  I'm taking advantage of the days with him before I head to Nepal. I had PT at 11:30 and then I got $ from SSB and took some and put it in UBI  I went to study at Mary Kay's.  I got steaks at Tiefeentalers and we had a great meal!!  Happy Anniversary Ballard and Judy!!

Happy Birthday Lincoln!!!

Sweet boy Lincoln!!! Happy 5th birthday to you!!  May you always make prayer a priority,  Tell Jesus just what you are thinking.  He is your friend for a lifetime.  

    Up for Devo and stretch.  Yesterday it seemed like I had better range of motion without the pain that is with me today.  Laura needed some one to go with her to walk the new dog to school on the trail,  I went with her from 7:15-8:45.  Then to PB until 9:30.  Then OGT til 11. Quick shower at Laura's,  and off to PT.  I went to Sioux City for an eye exam.  Everything looks good.  I ordered glasses and went to use the Target 2 $5 coupons that we got at the Twins' game. At home Denny was mowing roadsides for Larson's.  I picked some flowers and put them in the cooler in preparation for making arrangements with Nikki.  

Heading home!!!

Slept until almost 6.  Devo down by the lake.  SO pretty!!  Becky fixed egg burritos.   We left for home about 10 and got home about 4.  It is good to be home. I just walked around everything outside to check it out.  To bed early.  

Take me out to the ball game

 There was a  train derailment yesterday, so they are not running trains to Target Stadium today.   We left about 9:30 to get there.  What a fun day!! Except the twins lost.  Our seats had with them all you can eat.  Definitely a Win there.  After wards Matt gave us a tour of where he works.  Very nice!!! At home we sat on their from deck and had a wonderful long visit with Matt and Becky.  What a fun day!!!

Heading to Zimmerman

Up for devo,  I folded clothes from camp, straightened up?   We left about 8:30.  I worked on my blog.  AND didn't get my ticket downloaded on my phone wallet while we were in the car..  UFFDA!!!  Matt did help me before we headed to bed... and so there.  We had  yummy pasta salad and chicken wraps when we got there.  Everyone headed down to the pool.  Megan, Grady and Mitch came to swim in the afternoon.  Most everyone played Knock out and Hammerstein.  Mandy brought sweet corn to add to the smoked pulled pork, watermelon and chips.  Becky made strawberry ice cream cake for Lincoln's birthday.  Bonnie,Gabby, and Wyatt joined us during the day.  

                                         

Golf with Gail

 I headed to Atlantic at 6:30 only to find as I traveled south of Denison that YES  a bridge was out and so I went back to Denison and finally made it to Atlantic 30 minutes later than I expected.  I played with Gail, Bruce, and Cindy.  We shot a 29 on the back nine and 32 on the front nine.  Fun day,  Happy to be home where Denny had moved the bunk house furniture back where it should be.  He started washing the kids clothes from camp.  We watched tv,  Denny was kind enough to pause it a couple times while I went out to check my flowers.  He went to sleep and I made poppers to take tomorrow.  

PT

 I had a Physical Therapy at 8 and then a dermatology checkup.  All looks ok.  I think PT is helping   my range of motion. I stayed in town and played some PB.   Evan was getting his drivers license and celebrating with parents for supper.  I worked on the garden.  Weeding is a task I am behind in.  I'm feeling so sad about my flowers fusarium.  Uffda !! God's got this.   I put plastic over the infected areas.  Lord, heal my garden.  

Need paint for bunk house trim around window.

I got up at 3 and stayed awake, but didn't get out of bed until 5.  That's lotsa time to think and pray and plan the fun thing things that I am going to do today  I was trying to put off going to town and Denny said that I "Said I was getting the Paint for the bunk house .... So I guess it is important that I DO WHAT  I SAY!!!  and so I did.    As I drove past the PB courts, there were only 7 and so I played PB.  Then another person came and so I went to do errands.  I got paint for upstairs of floor wood trim bunkhouse, checked to see if Bomgaars plants were on sale   NOPe!!!  I WENT TO SHERIFFF'S OFFICE  and got info to start the process of background check on me so I can help at KISC.    I found out that my plants have fusarium???? Basically a deadly disease  for all of my lisianthus  and my rudbeckia!!! Uffda!! Trust the Lord in all things.  At home Denny washed the pickup and Evan painted and applied polyeurathane in the upstairs of bunkhouse. .  Looks SO good.