Work day

Poor Dave.  He can't sleep when there's a project he wants done, whether it's for work or at home.  He got up about 4:00 and started a clean sweep of the office.  By the time I got down there, it was a total mess.  Tonight, however, it looks pretty good.  I shut the door while he took a nap this afternoon and I was able to go through things without his interference.  We also went through our clothes closets and took 5 huge bags to Salvation Army.  He also made 3 trips to the recycle center with magazines and we have 2-3 boxes of books for the book sale at Bridgeview in May!  Lots accomplished today!

He went to bed about 9:00 and I'm just getting ready to go up.  Tomorrow will be another busy day.  It sounds like we're in for some cold, wet weather too - yuck!

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Rainy Day

We had quite a bit of rain today.  Our lawn looks so green!  Dave got the bird bath out yesterday, but he didn't fill it, so God did!  This evening the birds were pretty active - tomorrow they'll need baths!  haha

I went to BRT this morning.  We got through the first 20 verses of Revelation.  It's such an interesting read.  We were told not to try to decode it...just read it and digest it.  It's hard though, because I want to know why Jesus would appear to John and have a double edged sword coming out of his mouth.  Inquiring minds want to know.  I guess I'll try to find a study guide online.

I got all of our investment paperwork filed today, as well as getting several of them delivered paperless.  I also got the shelves all dusted in the office.  Unfortunately that means the desks are piled high!  We'll have to make decisions on what we're selling and what we're going to "hide".  I am not enjoying this project!

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Easter Sunday

We had a beautiful day today...a perfect Easter Sunday!  We went to Son-rise service at 7:00 where we were readers.  It was a moving service based on the story of the resurrection in John.  After the readings, there was a time of reflection and then some singing, followed by silence for more reflection.  Cool service!  Then we went downstairs for the Easter breakfast.  This year the casseroles were different.  Usually the cooks use the same recipe, but not this year.  We had egg casseroles, sweet breads, fruit cocktail and applesauce.  By the time that was over it was time for the regular church service.  The weather today was gorgeous - in the 70's so kids could go outside for their Easter Egg hunts.

Noon found us at Steve and Barb's for Easter dinner.   We ate out in the garage - great food, family, and friends.  Dave's been working on the yard.  He's put down 100 bags of mulch so the yard is looking pretty!  I've got to get busy in here.  I filed the winter's paper work today...or most of it anyway.  I've still got shredding to do, which will take quite a while!

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Saturday

I left for Kalona bright and early this morning - Allison's first ballgame was at 8:00 AM there.  I left about 7:00, which wasn't quite early enough.  Of course, I didn't know that there was a bridge out on Dahlonega Road and I'd have to detour.  I still got there in time for all but the first inning.  We were ahead 9-3 and ended up tied in regulation.  Then we got beat in International Overtime - 11-10.  The second game wasn't until 3 hours and 15 minutes later, so we went to breakfast at the Kalona Family Restaurant.  In the second game of the day, we got clobbered by N Scott.  They are so much better than us!  The littlest girl on their team jacked one clear to the fence for a triple and of course, we're horrible at fielding.  Our first baseman couldn't catch a ball if her life depended on it.  She also can't hit the ball either.

I came home after the second game because they had to wait until 5:00 to play again.  I'd been there since 8:00 and had frozen thru the first game, cooked in the 2nd game.  I brought Ann home with me.  She was in a car wreck on Thursday so isn't feeling very well yet.  She's badly bruised and has a cracked rib but she sat thru the second game anyway.  They didn't even come until before that game.

Tomorrow is Easter Sunday and it's a busy one.

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Fun day

This morning was my first PEO meeting since  I've been back.  It was good seeing everyone again.  We had a good meeting - only 17 in attendance, though.

About 5:00 I left to meet up with the guys from Ottumwa who take bird photos.  We went to Pioneer Ridge to the bird blind.  There were 4 of us - I loved it.  It is a wonderful spot to get bird pictures.  The guys' pix were better than mine I think.  I was a little nervous, but after while I relaxed and took some pretty good pictures.  I saw a bird that I've never seen before - an Eastern Towhee!

I'm not having any luck uploading pix, so maybe tomorrow!

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Issues

I'm having issues with my internet and I'm not a happy camper!  Everytime I try to refresh a screen, I get a message that there's no internet connection.  Don't know what's happening, but I don't like it!

I went to Maundy Thursday services tonight.  It was a beautiful service - the choir did a cantata that was gorgeous.  Pastor David and Pastor Jane did readings that were very poignant and meaningful.

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Windy Wednesday

We had a nice day today, but it was sure windy!  My car door blew shut on me - it's a good thing I was expecting it, or I might have a broken finger tonight!

I had a great day...I was pampered!  I had a massage and then went to the chiropractor.  I'll feel really good tomorrow!

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