Beginning Another Week

We had a good day.  We got up and went to church.  I knew it was going to be a tough service for me when the Epistle lesson was 1 Timothy 2:1-15.  Incase you don't know this set of passages, I will quote them:  11)"Let woman learn quietly with all submissiveness. 12) I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; rather, she is to remain quiet".  It did not help matters that when he was reading this part, Steve was poking me in the ribs smiling and whispering,"That's the way it should be."  He was lucky we were in church.  I'm glad Pastor did not choose that as his sermon topic.  His focus was about loving God.  Boy, it was a loooooooong sermon.  I must admit, I was barely hanging on when he finally said Amen.  We went through "herd" communion.  I call it this because they "herd" us in a line at the front of church to receive the wafer and wine, and then we turn around and return to our seats.  We leave after communion because it is really tough on Steve to sit through that much church.  Today he tried to make it without a pillow.  Big mistake.   He was uncomfortable before we finished the opening hymn.  The choir sang and did an excellent job.  It was a really upbeat song and had the congregation tapping its feet. Amelia and Aubree went with us.  Aubree did a great job.

After church, we went to Grandma's for lunch.  It was good, as usual.  Ethel came over and ate with us.  After dinner, we stayed for a short visit and then went home for a much needed nap.  I feel refreshed and ready to tackle the new week.

Steve grilled steaks for dinner tonight.  I got the charcoal ready and he did the rest.  The steaks were delicious, but he did not get to enjoy them.  The grilling wore him out.  After about three bites, he had to go to the bedroom to rest.  As I write, he is already a sleep.  He just over does it because he want to be active.  I know it breaks his heart when he can't do things he wants to do.  I tell him not to worry.  His job is to get better and the rest will come.  I tell him that he is doing a great job at getting well.  The doctor gave us a good report, so we know Steve and God are doing what it takes to get him well.  Once we quit zapping him every 21 days, he will recover and be ready to take on the world. We just have to remember that God's time is not necessarily our time.  It is a hard lesson to learn.

My knee is doing better.  I did not use my crutches at all this weekend.  It is a little sore, but not because of that.  Sometimes, if I am not paying attention, I twist it the wrong way and bam, sharp pain.  I will keep the brace on for a while longer.  I just feel more stable with it keeping my knee in line.  I will use the cart at school to go to the office and such at the end of the day.  During the day, I think I will walk to get a little exercise.  Thanks for all the prayers and warm thoughts.

Calgon Take Me Away

It is Saturday evening, and we are watching college football:  Auburn and Clemson right now.  Aubree would like to post a little note to you:  op98iutrwqavcsdam  m0iiiioooooooooooooiiiiiiiuq  aubree (It says "I love you" and she signed her name.)  

It has been quite an evening here.  While we were watching the game, Aubree was on the computer playing a Curious George game.  It was a painting game.  Aubree was playing, and Opa thought she should be coloring the pictures one way, and she wanted color it another way.  The battle of the "Bullheads" began.  Opa would suggest, and Aubree would do just the opposite.  She wanted to paint all the picture black, and he thought she should use colors.  Opa started to call her "Dark Vader" and doing the breathing sounds.  This upset her and she started getting mad at him.  It was like I was stuck with two little kids.  Opa kept saying, "You're killing me, Smalls".  Aubree kept saying, "Chicken butt".  This was when I thought a nice long bath would do the trick.  I realize this is a dream because if I get in the tub, I will have a 3 year old and an Akita sitting right there keeping me company...just what I need.

 

Friday Night Lights Out

I am proud to report that Grandpa and Steve got the blades on the mower.  I am unsure how long it took, but by the looks of Steve, it took awhile.  When I called on my way home, Steve was resting.  Since I made it home at 4, he has been out.  I know the bending and the physical things involved with this project really zapped him.  I am not sure he is going to eat dinner.  It is 7:30, and he does not have enough energy to take his pills let alone eat.  I am sure he will sleep most of the night.  The KU-Southern Mississippi game is on ESPN.  I am watching while I am writing.

Aubree is spending the night with Grandma and Grandpa.  She was really excited when she left this evening.  Aubree got her book order books today.  We sat and read the Dora's Birthday one.  She had a note in her backpack that the class got 30 free books with this order.  I am very impressed.  That's a lot of free books.

I stand corrected. It is now 8:00, and Steve is now awake and wants supper.  He is having, can you guess?  Ramen noodles.  Surprise, surprise, surprise.  I shouldn't poke fun, but sometimes a gals got to do what a gals got to do.

Pictures Aubree wants to share with you

Today has been an ok day.  Steve is still pretty tired.  I was unable to come home today at lunch so he had to fix his own lunch and take care of the dog.  I am sure that wore him out.  He is next to me in bed watching (with his eyes closed) North Carolina State beat Cincinnati.  He ate a great dinner and even helped clear the table.  After school, I went to the store, and he helped me unload the car.  I am very proud of him for doing these things.  I know how it wears him out.  Tomorrow, I believe Grandpa is coming over while Grandma gets her hair cut.  The "boys" are going to try to change the blades on the lawn mower.  A week or so ago while Amelia was mowing, the blades came off and were destroyed.  I hope they can manage this task. It is a very difficult task even when he was feeling well.  I told him if it was to difficult for them, not to worry.  I don't want either one of them over doing it.  I think they should watch the Price is Right and forget about the blades.  We shall see.

I have a few pictures that I promised Aubree that I would post.

Blue teeth. RAAAAAAAAA!

Look at my blue tongue.

  Sonic Ocean Water slushy.  Aubree sure loves those.  Her favorite part is the blue tongue.  Yucky!

I love you, Oma. 

Aubree's pictures of her family.  Some of you might notice how great Opa looks and others might notice the gray in my hair.  :)  Aubree is a great little artist, and she is very proud of her artwork.  We think she has captured our souls in these pictures.  She is really enjoying preschool.  She is learning how to write her name.  The color this month is red.  They have learned circles the number one.  She has her face on a space girl that is posted by the door to the preschool.  She got this because she can sing the "ABC Song".  She sure has a big smile on her face when she shares her work with us.  She just giggles.  

A happy birthday wish to Dot.  Have fun sweetheart and be careful.  Y

Hump Day

This week has had a big hump for me. I am almost over it and can focus on my fun things in life. 

Steve has had a good week.  He spent Mon. and Tues. with Grandma and Grandpa.  They love to baby him and he really likes it too.  Grandma fixes whatever he wants for lunch...when he doesn't want to eat Ramen.  He has been feeling alright.  He has been tired in the evenings and has not really felt like doing much.  He needs his rest.  I think the good report from the Dr. has given him hope and helped him keep his positive attitude. 

We babysat last night while Amelia ran to Springfield.  Aubree is such a joy in our lives.  She played slots with us last night and we won big bucks for college...if only it were real money.  I am justifying this activity because it helps her with her numbers.  We are learning them based on our bet and our winnings.  See this is the teacher in me or is it a quilty conscience and I feel bad about letting my 3 year old granddaughter gamble.  She loves it and gets so excited when the bells go off telling us we have won.  It is amazing, she gets just as excited with a 3 dollar win as a 300 dollar win.  Oh to be young again. 

The rest of our week should be uneventful, which is good.

Monday Afternoon

I must confess that after a totally lazy day on Sunday, I was exhausted and could not blog last night.  All is well with us.  We had a great weekend.  Steve was more active this weekend than he has been in the past at this time in a chemo treatment. 

I'll write more tonight.

Super Saturday

What do you think of the new home page picture.  I love it.  I just discovered how to may it stay there every time.  Opa is sure lucky to have his Aubree.

I must apologize for not posting sooner.  Last night I was mush and went to sleep early.  Today, I thought I would wait until maybe something exciting happened, or it was close to evening.  You decide which one it is.  :)

Steve had an uneventful Friday, which is good.  He spent it at Doss Freistatt Daycare.  He loves going there.  Grandma babies him, and he eats it up.  I think he slept a lot but also he talked on the phone.  Tim called and Merle called so he got to visit with them.  I picked him up about 4.  We stopped by El Marichi and got some chips, salsa, cheese dip, and guacamole.  That was my dinner and he munched on it after he ate his two burritos.  After that, if was off for a nap until Kyle's game came on the radio.  I did not go because I thought with this knee, I wouldn't make it from the parking spot to the stadium let alone up the bleachers.  We listened for the first quarter and then the radio was so staticey that you could not understand a word.  Steve says that happens every game.  I think if a station advertises that it is the "Voice of the Cubs" everyone should be able to hear that voice.  We know it is not our radio because it has happened to Grandpa several times too.  Unfortunately, the Cubbies were defeated by Nixa.  Cubbies, just remember that next Friday is another game.  During the time we listened, we heard Kyle's name 3 times.  Way to go Kyle!!!!!  Steve had a fitful night because he slept so much yesterday.  That happens sometimes when he rests all day; he can't sleep at night.

I had a good day Friday.  I have been teaching from my desk.  I just had the kids turn their desks around.  I don't mind, and the kids don't seem to mind either.  My leg was really sore Friday morning.  I knew it would be since I did not put it up at all on Thursday.  Right now, it is doing ok.  The pain is not unbearable and is more a nuisance than anything.  Mitzi K did an excellent job subbing for me on Thurs.  Thanks a million, Mitzi.

Today I went to coffee.  The girls and I solved all the problems with education today.  It is a shame no one really listens to us.  I would not be surprised if combined we didn't have over 100 years teaching experience.  Of course, we know how to fix the broken mess.  Just ask us.

This afternoon, Steve has been in and out of napville and watching the football games.  I personally love Saturdays during college football season.   Amelia played a volleyball tournament in town.  The team did not do so well, but she said she had fun, and that is all that really matters.  It was some fundraiser activity.  We talked with Elizabeth, and all is well with her.  She is very faithful about calling Steve daily.  Koleen is at the MU football game.  She sells beads for Chili's--some sort of fundraising thing.  I don't really understand.  After selling beads, she will get to go enjoy the game.  Last week, several of her friends had playing time.  GO TIGERS!!!!!!

Oh, something really cool.  I did some research concerning Pea Goulash.  During the months of July and August, there were over 500 hits a month. I was in shock when I saw those numbers.  I am also very proud that you take the time to check up on the Doss soap opera:  Pea Goulash.  Thanks a million.  Once again, Steve and I would be lost without our friends and family.  We love you!!!!!