Monday update

Well, believe it or not, I made it to both Sunday services! It is so uplifting to go to the a.m. worship service. Then we all made it back last night and heard a wonderful stirring message. So I did great yesterday. I found if I take a muscle relaxer before church I do not hurt as bad from sitting longer than I normally would. So that has helped a lot.

Today has been a typical Monday. I always have lots of clothes to wash on Monday. I thank the Lord for a washing machine. I know what it is like to not have one and have to wash clothes in the bathtub and try to wring them out. It is very hard work! I am so thankful for a working washer and dryer! I have learned to appreciate what many people take for granted. It makes my life so much easier to have these modern conveniences.

Missie will soon have her 14th birthday and the same day we leave for Canada!!! I can hardly wait. I won't have to cook for over a week! I will be spoiled rotten by my mom, and relax! She already has a raspberry pie in the freezer for me! Today was my step-father's 81st birthday! He is very physically fit for 81. Last summer Missie tried to take walks with him; she couldn't keep up! Anyhow, me and children called him and sang to him today. He is a sweet person! Back to Missie's birthday. She wants a bellsouth cell phone because her best friend has bellsouth and they can text each other for free as much as they want, and call each other for free. So we are going to see about that for her birthday. We are waiting for this extra tax refund check to come in, to buy her birthday gift. We always give Preston's his too, as his birthday is in June. We will get him some dvds. Our tax refund is to come in this week. Most of it will be used to pay off some bills, and buy the kids birthday gifts.

Preston went to the shop today,and then sat outside most of the evening. Once it reaches 100 degrees here, it will be a different story. I wish it didn't get so hot here.

Well, I am tired earlier tonight, and am headed to bed.