Tuesday August 30

Coffee in Mandy's bedroom. She leaves for Denver this afternoon. So nice to have her here. Stopped at folks. At school the student got his classes changed, but will he be able to pass them? I don't know it would take a lot of work. Pray for my students, I feel so involved, yet so helpless if they don't want to put in the effort. I had a student exit at 4 pm with parent. At 6 Denny and I went to church to set up for Awana training tomorrow night. I came home and grilled hamburgers. We ate out on the deck. Then to read my Morningside class book. I feel like I'm always behind the 8 ball. The internet has been off at the houose since Sunday. Luckily my iphone can hook it up for us, but Jensens don't have access during the day. Missy took Mandy to airport.

Monday August 29

Coffee at folks. Mandy to Howard in for cardiac rehab and Anabel in to get a white platelet booster shot. At school at 3 I had a meeting with teachers, mom and student. No solution was reached. Missy had fixed chicken Lasagne for supper. We just relaxed at evening. Mandy cleaned toy room and I picked the ends off of green beans. Luke and Karen set their wedding date Feb. 18, 2012. in Brownsville Texas.

Sunday August 28

EVERY ONE LOVES KANE!!I took 3 little ones to donuts and prayer time before church. I took the 4 pans of Cavatinni to the freezer at church and 3 vases of flowers. After church we had thought we would go on a motorcycle ride with Dan G. and Mandy, but it was rainy and there was quite a bit of Awana work to do. Mandy and Dan did ride for Mexican in Storm Lake. Denny and I went to Church at night. Then to bed by 8:30.

Saturday August 27

I got up at 5 and went out to read in the coop. No deer this am, and no Pebbles eating baby wrens. Denny worked in Odebolt. Phillip took little ones to Bomgaars to get wire for electric fence. At 11 I went to get folks in the Prius. We drove to Atlantic and met the Missouri Johnsons at Pizza Ranch. So good to meet the newest great grand for Howard and Anabel. Long day for them. We drove home a different way. Went thru Denison to McD's and toured the hospital. At home we visited and met on the deck. Good to have Mandy home.

Friday August 26

Coffee at folks. Vicki had a guest speaker about independent living class. After school I took Grands to Arfur park. Denny came after 6 and we had pNbutter sandwiches. Missy had gone to Minnesota for a wedding and Phillip was mowing the unit and the folks place. Kids had baths and were so nice going to bed. Mandy is in St Joe. loving to be with her nephews and niece. Matt took the day off to spend with her.

Thursday August 25

Happy Birthday JEAN!!! It was fun to see you a couple weekends ago. Fun with the sisters. I went to the folks for coffee. I left our house too soon. Little Anabel wanted to go with me and I left without her. She and Evan got a ride with Denny. At school the independent living classes made easy apple pie with apples and biscuits. I worked until about 6. When I got home I made 4 pans of cavatinni for Awana training next Wednesday. Denny finally got the audio/video going with TV, computer and speakers. Gary took folks to SC.

Wednesday August 24

I took a shower at Howard and Anabel's. At 6:30 Denny went over to shower so I rode along and visited with the folks. Gary is taking them to SC on Thursday. Then to school. I work with kids 7 periods then have my planning period. After school I got lectured for using the foods room and taking it over last year...oh well, some people have not learned the kindergarten rule to share. Get a tougher hide, Faith. I ran the trail, then worked another hour at school making Friday's tests for my 2 classes. I came home and visited with Evan, then down to a great supper that Denny had made. He told about his long day. Some times it just feels like we are digging ditches. But in reality we know we are truly blessed by God. We are so spoiled. Charlie came out and fixed that water heater. His legs/back are really crippled up. He's 63 and just keeps trudging along.