Good evening! I seem to be doing this in doubles lately. Saturday was very quiet. I realized we were down to our last loaf of bread, so I baked some. And that's about as exciting as it got. I asked Orrin if he wanted french toast for supper (haven't done that for a while) and it really tastes different with homemade bread. It soaks up the egg mixture a lot more.
There was annual meeting with a pot luck dinner today, so we went to late service. We went early enough to go to bible study, but then it turned out that there wasn't our regular bible study with our usual group. There was a presentation in the fellowship hall led by Pastor Lindhorst, about Christian education.
We then went to second service. 3 of the choirs sang, the lower grades from St. Martin's and the upper grades from St. Martin's and the honor choir from GPLHS. It was very nice. And Pastor Lindhorst had an especially good sermon, again about Christian education and the parent's role in that. Here is the link to the service, please watch it if you can http://www.stmartinschurch.com/current-service
There was a surprising turnout at second service, that's usually not as well attended as first service. And after that, we had a potluck meal in the fellowship hall.
Followed by the annual meeting. They had election of officers and of the different committees, etc. They also had a discussion about adding 3 yr. old to the 4 yr. old daycare. This is going to involve adding on to the school building. They did decide to go ahead with preliminary investigation by hiring an architect, etc. All of these things are possible by the generous endowment that the church received the end of last year. We don't have any capital debt right now. Praise be to God!
We stopped at WalMart for some meds and a few other things. Orrin was going to get a haircut, but there was a 2 hour wait. So he remains shaggy.
Cori had called yesterday to tell us that baptism was going to be Valentine's Day. Can't wait to see that big boy!
And that's all there is! Hugs,
Orrin, Linda and Teddy
But the Lord said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am too young.’ You
must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you. Do
not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you,”
declares the Lord.
Jeremiah 1:7-8
Sunday, January 31, 2016
Friday, January 29, 2016
Thursday/Friday, January 28/29, 2016
We are having a spring thaw! It was in the 40's yesterday and today. Wonderful! After all the excitement died down from Jack Joseph's birth, yesterday was pretty quiet. If you hadn't seen it yet, Cori and Josh welcomed a son, Jack Joseph Hammerschmidt. 9 # 13 1/2 oz. 22 inches. He is a big boy! Pictures were up on facebook. Cori said that Riley laid claim to him and just held him and said "baby". Can't wait to get up there to see him, I imagine we'll go up for baptism.
Yesterday was my resting day haha.. There were several things I could have done, but just didn't get to them.
Today was much different. My friend, Carrie, came over from Astoria and spent the day. She brought some supplies, and we both set up in the dining room and cut paper all day! She cut many, many images and shapes with the cricut, and I helped some with that. Then I got the Big Shot out and cut out a lot of die cuts. She stayed for lunch and then for a chili supper. She'll have lots of things to work on when she gets home. But then she left her pack of paper!
Next time we'll have to do some stamping and coloring.
I think I'll sit down with the Cricut in the morning and get some things cut for myself. Then I'll be ahead of the game when I'm making cards.
Yesterday I received a package from Deb. She said they were some things they found in Jane's storeroom. One was a notebook with all the details for our wedding. Oh my! I really was OCD. Also there was a video tape that was addressed to me from a Jerry Storley ?? We'll have to watch it one day soon and find out what it is. The only thing I can think of is maybe something relating to the ag school? But why did Jane have it? Hm, a mystery.
And now I'm going to go sit next to Orrin and watch some tv.
Hugs, Orrin, Linda and Teddy
Yesterday was my resting day haha.. There were several things I could have done, but just didn't get to them.
Today was much different. My friend, Carrie, came over from Astoria and spent the day. She brought some supplies, and we both set up in the dining room and cut paper all day! She cut many, many images and shapes with the cricut, and I helped some with that. Then I got the Big Shot out and cut out a lot of die cuts. She stayed for lunch and then for a chili supper. She'll have lots of things to work on when she gets home. But then she left her pack of paper!
Next time we'll have to do some stamping and coloring.
I think I'll sit down with the Cricut in the morning and get some things cut for myself. Then I'll be ahead of the game when I'm making cards.
Yesterday I received a package from Deb. She said they were some things they found in Jane's storeroom. One was a notebook with all the details for our wedding. Oh my! I really was OCD. Also there was a video tape that was addressed to me from a Jerry Storley ?? We'll have to watch it one day soon and find out what it is. The only thing I can think of is maybe something relating to the ag school? But why did Jane have it? Hm, a mystery.
And now I'm going to go sit next to Orrin and watch some tv.
Hugs, Orrin, Linda and Teddy
Then Jesus declared,
“I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry,
and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. But as I told you,
you have seen me and still you do not believe. All those the Father
gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never drive
away. For I have come down from heaven not to do my will but to do
the will of him who sent me. And this is the will of him who sent me,
that I shall lose none of all those he has given me, but raise them
up at the last day. For my Father’s will is that everyone who looks
to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life, and I will
raise them up at the last day.”
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Here we are, almost done with January of this new year! It was a very blustery day this morning, but my mid afternoon the temps were up in the 40's. Wonderful. But as soon as the sun went down so did those temperatures.
I needed to do a few things in town, so off I went this morning. As I said, it was quite blustery and lots of ground drifting, but it was low to the ground and nothing was sticking, so other than the wind buffeting the vehicle, it was doable. Again, I've driven in worst. But - - I got my errands done as quickly as possible and headed back home.
Darwin and Delores had been to Dennis Kamrath's funeral, which was held at the Dawson Covenant church and afterwards they stopped for coffee, which extended into a very nice visit. Lots of reminiscing going on. :) That happens a lot in our senior group, haha.
Orrin is feeling some better today, so the meds must be working. But we both still took a nap after our company left. :( Now I'm afraid I'm not going to be tired for a while.
Some exciting news! Cori texted to say that contractions had started. The last news I had was from Wendy, and she was at 7 cm and at the hospital, I believe. So now we are just waiting for the call to say we have a new baby in the family!!
And that's enough excitement for us. . .haha.
Hugs, Orrin, Linda and Teddy
I needed to do a few things in town, so off I went this morning. As I said, it was quite blustery and lots of ground drifting, but it was low to the ground and nothing was sticking, so other than the wind buffeting the vehicle, it was doable. Again, I've driven in worst. But - - I got my errands done as quickly as possible and headed back home.
Darwin and Delores had been to Dennis Kamrath's funeral, which was held at the Dawson Covenant church and afterwards they stopped for coffee, which extended into a very nice visit. Lots of reminiscing going on. :) That happens a lot in our senior group, haha.
Orrin is feeling some better today, so the meds must be working. But we both still took a nap after our company left. :( Now I'm afraid I'm not going to be tired for a while.
Some exciting news! Cori texted to say that contractions had started. The last news I had was from Wendy, and she was at 7 cm and at the hospital, I believe. So now we are just waiting for the call to say we have a new baby in the family!!
And that's enough excitement for us. . .haha.
Hugs, Orrin, Linda and Teddy
Whatever you do, do
it all for the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Monday/Tuesday, January 25-26, 2016
Hmm, here I am again, combining two days! I truly was going to write last night, but for some reason I was just really tired. I think driving in bad weather just took the sap right out of me.
Yesterday I realized that I had an appointment at 12, not at 2, so I hurried up and did a few things before I took off. The weather reports were iffy, but decided it wasn't all that bad. I had haircut, manicure and pedicure appointments and I was supposed to have a chiropractic appointment after that.
It was snowing when I left (I took the pickup) but not too hard, and really didn't seem that bad. I made it to Montevideo in plenty of time, and the gals got me in and done up as quick as possible. The pedicure felt really good, I hadn't had one since late last summer. In the meantime, the snow kept falling. But I'd driven in worse! I made a quick stop at the library and then headed home. The first several miles were not nice at all, but there was always visibility. By the time I got to Dawson, it had let up quite a bit. The storm was coming from the west and heading northeast, so I had driven out of it. I stopped at Subway and picked up supper, and then decided I would cancel the chiro appointment and reschedule. I just wanted to get home at that point. We only got an inch or two total.
And like I said, I was just exhausted at that point. We ate an early supper and I fell asleep on the couch by 7!
Orrin had a very unpleasant night again, he's had this cough that just doesn't go away. So when he woke up this morning, he said he was going in. He called the clinic and got an appointment for 10:30. He also had some parts ready in Watertown, so it was a multipurpose trip! He got in, had some lab work (it wasn't strep) and saw the doctor. Probably the fastest appointment ever! He got some powerful antibiotics and she gave him a sample of dulera, as he had asthma like symptoms. We'll see how that all goes. I told him that our insurance did not cover dulera, but this was just a sample thing for now. I think he's doing better already.
We did make a stop at HyVee and picked up a few things.
I had a book that was due and couldn't be renewed, so I decided I would just get it read before I returned it! It was the new Harry Bosch book by Michael Connelly and very good. So I did something I haven't done in a long time, and read a book in one day!
And now that's the end of the day. Hope your day was a good one!
Hugs, Orrin, Linda and Teddy
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
Yesterday I realized that I had an appointment at 12, not at 2, so I hurried up and did a few things before I took off. The weather reports were iffy, but decided it wasn't all that bad. I had haircut, manicure and pedicure appointments and I was supposed to have a chiropractic appointment after that.
It was snowing when I left (I took the pickup) but not too hard, and really didn't seem that bad. I made it to Montevideo in plenty of time, and the gals got me in and done up as quick as possible. The pedicure felt really good, I hadn't had one since late last summer. In the meantime, the snow kept falling. But I'd driven in worse! I made a quick stop at the library and then headed home. The first several miles were not nice at all, but there was always visibility. By the time I got to Dawson, it had let up quite a bit. The storm was coming from the west and heading northeast, so I had driven out of it. I stopped at Subway and picked up supper, and then decided I would cancel the chiro appointment and reschedule. I just wanted to get home at that point. We only got an inch or two total.
And like I said, I was just exhausted at that point. We ate an early supper and I fell asleep on the couch by 7!
Orrin had a very unpleasant night again, he's had this cough that just doesn't go away. So when he woke up this morning, he said he was going in. He called the clinic and got an appointment for 10:30. He also had some parts ready in Watertown, so it was a multipurpose trip! He got in, had some lab work (it wasn't strep) and saw the doctor. Probably the fastest appointment ever! He got some powerful antibiotics and she gave him a sample of dulera, as he had asthma like symptoms. We'll see how that all goes. I told him that our insurance did not cover dulera, but this was just a sample thing for now. I think he's doing better already.
We did make a stop at HyVee and picked up a few things.
I had a book that was due and couldn't be renewed, so I decided I would just get it read before I returned it! It was the new Harry Bosch book by Michael Connelly and very good. So I did something I haven't done in a long time, and read a book in one day!
And now that's the end of the day. Hope your day was a good one!
Hugs, Orrin, Linda and Teddy
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
Sunday, January 24, 2016
Sunday, January 24, 2016
Well, here I am, having missed a few days again. Not too much going on, so that's the problem. Friday, Delores did call and invite us over for Darwin's birthday. There are several of us with January birthdays, so it was a group celebration.
I was going to bake bread anyway, so decided to bake buns instead, so I did that and took a couple dozen along for supper. Delores had made a couple of really good soups, and other goodies were brought, so had lots to eat! Kathy and Terry, Betty and Pete, Donna and Marv, Karyl and Jim (Moeller), Dean and Connie and the kids were all there as well. We had a really good visit, it had been ages since we had seen some of them. Before we knew it, it was 11:30 and way past time to go home! So by the time we did get home, I was too tired to write much.
Yesterday was pretty much a non-event. I did some laundry and some cleaning up, Orrin was in the shop until noon, and that's about it.
This morning was early church and bible study. We've moved on into 2nd Corinthians and actually made some progress today, we finished the 1st chapter! After church, Krauses and us had lunch together at the Roadstop (I think that's what it's called). We actually all had breakfast, and it was very good.
Before we went home, we stopped at Menard's to find a humidifier. We're hoping that it will help our dry coughs we've been plagued with the last week or so. We are so pathetic, we changed into our pj's when we got home! We put on the golf channel and Orrin kind of dropped off right away. I decided I was going to get that humidifier out of the box and set up. It actually was quite simple so it didn't take me that long to do it. I filled it up with distilled water, so now we'll see if it helps. I displaced Teddy's spot for his bed with the humidifier and got a few dirty looks from him, but he'll adjust.
Wendy sent some pictures of her fishermen and their catches, looks like they had a good day. Tim and Matthew had met Jeremy in eastern South Dakota for some fishing. Wendy and Eli stayed home, Eli had Destination Imagination yesterday. So they had some quality time together.
Oh, Dan and Tosha, in visiting with Karyl and Jim Moeller we discovered that Lance Waege is Karyl's nephew! Small WELS world, yet again. I guess I never knew what Karyl's maiden name was.
And that's all from western Minnesota. It was a pretty nice day today, sure hope it stays that way through tomorrow, as I have appointments in Montevideo.
Hugs from Orrin, Linda and a grumpy dog
Each one should use each gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms. 1 Peter 4:10
I was going to bake bread anyway, so decided to bake buns instead, so I did that and took a couple dozen along for supper. Delores had made a couple of really good soups, and other goodies were brought, so had lots to eat! Kathy and Terry, Betty and Pete, Donna and Marv, Karyl and Jim (Moeller), Dean and Connie and the kids were all there as well. We had a really good visit, it had been ages since we had seen some of them. Before we knew it, it was 11:30 and way past time to go home! So by the time we did get home, I was too tired to write much.
Yesterday was pretty much a non-event. I did some laundry and some cleaning up, Orrin was in the shop until noon, and that's about it.
This morning was early church and bible study. We've moved on into 2nd Corinthians and actually made some progress today, we finished the 1st chapter! After church, Krauses and us had lunch together at the Roadstop (I think that's what it's called). We actually all had breakfast, and it was very good.
Before we went home, we stopped at Menard's to find a humidifier. We're hoping that it will help our dry coughs we've been plagued with the last week or so. We are so pathetic, we changed into our pj's when we got home! We put on the golf channel and Orrin kind of dropped off right away. I decided I was going to get that humidifier out of the box and set up. It actually was quite simple so it didn't take me that long to do it. I filled it up with distilled water, so now we'll see if it helps. I displaced Teddy's spot for his bed with the humidifier and got a few dirty looks from him, but he'll adjust.
Wendy sent some pictures of her fishermen and their catches, looks like they had a good day. Tim and Matthew had met Jeremy in eastern South Dakota for some fishing. Wendy and Eli stayed home, Eli had Destination Imagination yesterday. So they had some quality time together.
Oh, Dan and Tosha, in visiting with Karyl and Jim Moeller we discovered that Lance Waege is Karyl's nephew! Small WELS world, yet again. I guess I never knew what Karyl's maiden name was.
And that's all from western Minnesota. It was a pretty nice day today, sure hope it stays that way through tomorrow, as I have appointments in Montevideo.
Hugs from Orrin, Linda and a grumpy dog
Each one should use each gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms. 1 Peter 4:10
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Good evening! We're having a heat wave! It was in double digits above zero today, I think my car showed 26. And it should get warmer over the next few days. It will feel good after the below zero #'s..
I was up and out the door early this morning. I made it to Watertown for the 8:50 women's bible study. It was quite blustery on the way over, I was concerned that I may have made a bad decision. The bible study was great, though, there were 10 of us there plus a couple of munchkins! We're going to be studying with the book "No Wonder they Called Him Saviour" by Max Lucado. We did the first chapter today and it really opens the door for much discussion. I think we'll all enjoy this.
After bible study, I took some parts out to Hedahl's for Orrin and then went to GSI to see if I could help. I didn't think they would turn me down. I spent the rest of the day unpacking some boxes, checking things in them, pricing and hanging them up. I got through 4 boxes, so I was quite proud of myself. There's opportunity for lots of Christian fellowship too. And I found some cute things for Maria. I did look for some things for Eli and Matthew, but didn't see too much. It's nice when you unpack the boxes and have first pick! I'm hoping Maria likes what I found.
I left around 4 and made stop at HyVee on my way out of town. Several things managed to jump into my cart! Well, it is senior discount day, haha.
And now I am home, catching up on the computer and ready to join Orrin on the recliner. :)
Busy and satisfying day.
Hugs, Orrin, Linda and Teddy
"They cried to the Lord in their trouble, and He saved them from their distress."
Psalm 107:13
I was up and out the door early this morning. I made it to Watertown for the 8:50 women's bible study. It was quite blustery on the way over, I was concerned that I may have made a bad decision. The bible study was great, though, there were 10 of us there plus a couple of munchkins! We're going to be studying with the book "No Wonder they Called Him Saviour" by Max Lucado. We did the first chapter today and it really opens the door for much discussion. I think we'll all enjoy this.
After bible study, I took some parts out to Hedahl's for Orrin and then went to GSI to see if I could help. I didn't think they would turn me down. I spent the rest of the day unpacking some boxes, checking things in them, pricing and hanging them up. I got through 4 boxes, so I was quite proud of myself. There's opportunity for lots of Christian fellowship too. And I found some cute things for Maria. I did look for some things for Eli and Matthew, but didn't see too much. It's nice when you unpack the boxes and have first pick! I'm hoping Maria likes what I found.
I left around 4 and made stop at HyVee on my way out of town. Several things managed to jump into my cart! Well, it is senior discount day, haha.
And now I am home, catching up on the computer and ready to join Orrin on the recliner. :)
Busy and satisfying day.
Hugs, Orrin, Linda and Teddy
"They cried to the Lord in their trouble, and He saved them from their distress."
Psalm 107:13
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
I am going to get this done before I sit down and get comfortable and fall asleep again! Not that much to report for the last few days anyway, pretty quiet in freezing western Minnesota.
Sunday we went to early service and bible study. We had breakfast at Culver's and a quick stop at HyVee before heading home. Just a quiet afternoon at home.
Monday was more of the same. I did get a couple loads of laundry done. And I'm still unsuccessfully watching for those kitties. I just worry that they aren't surviving this cold weather. And hoping that they moved on to the neighbor's! Teddy seems to look around when he goes out, too, wondering where they are.
Today was Treadlers day. We met a little earlier, and next time we'll meet earlier still. Then we can have lunch instead of supper and get home earlier. I cut out some fabric and batting and settled on some backing, but brought it home to sew. I'm used to my own machine, and it's too heavy to haul around.
Sad news to day, when a friend messaged that the few people left at EMPI got notice this morning that they would also be laid off, probably in the next few weeks. So this fine company will soon be done. That will be a sad happening for the community and the people that have worked there.
And now I need to get to sleep early, as tomorrow morning is women's bible study and right now I'm planning on staying in and working at GSI.
Have a great evening!
Hugs, Orrin, Linda and Teddy.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.
Sunday we went to early service and bible study. We had breakfast at Culver's and a quick stop at HyVee before heading home. Just a quiet afternoon at home.
Monday was more of the same. I did get a couple loads of laundry done. And I'm still unsuccessfully watching for those kitties. I just worry that they aren't surviving this cold weather. And hoping that they moved on to the neighbor's! Teddy seems to look around when he goes out, too, wondering where they are.
Today was Treadlers day. We met a little earlier, and next time we'll meet earlier still. Then we can have lunch instead of supper and get home earlier. I cut out some fabric and batting and settled on some backing, but brought it home to sew. I'm used to my own machine, and it's too heavy to haul around.
Sad news to day, when a friend messaged that the few people left at EMPI got notice this morning that they would also be laid off, probably in the next few weeks. So this fine company will soon be done. That will be a sad happening for the community and the people that have worked there.
And now I need to get to sleep early, as tomorrow morning is women's bible study and right now I'm planning on staying in and working at GSI.
Have a great evening!
Hugs, Orrin, Linda and Teddy.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.
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