We woke up yesterday to the text message..Greenville Schools has a 2 hour delay. Thirty minutes later..beep beep beep...Greenville Schools closed. The back roads were just too icy for the busses. So our Christmas vacation was extended by one day. The kids were happy. They were able to ride along to the airport and give Grandma a big hug goodbye. We all had a nice time together. I guess we should backtrack to Sunday. The church service was simply beautiful. My mother played the organ by request of the organist on duty. She was going to visit family and would like to have the Sunday off. Turned out she became ill on Saturday so it all worked out for good. I was able to play a little chime solo at the beginning. Jeff and Mary played a french horn/cello duet, the orchestra played well. Sarah sang "All is Well" during the offering. It brought many to tears, including the pastor and his family. The organ music was exceptional with many members complimenting the day's music. What a blessing! After church we stayed for a potluck lunch. My mom and I made some apple pies and I took a chicken casserole dish that my family enjoys. As soon as we got home, Sarah packed up her things and we were off to Holland.
Jeff was a trooper driving while everyone else caught a 1 hour nap. Thanks buddy! We only needed one trip up to the room with everyone's help. Grandma was able to see Sarah's room and meet her roommate Katie, who then joined us for a delicious dinner at Brann's Steak Place. We drove around campus a little so Grandma could see where Sarah goes to school, then back to Greenville in time for week one of the winter bowling season. We won't talk to much about bowling, as our team didn't do very well. Lost all four. There is lots of time to get better and advance. I cannot bowl for 3 more weeks. Still on lifting restrictions. My score for the next 3 weeks will be my blind score of 105.
Jeff was a trooper driving while everyone else caught a 1 hour nap. Thanks buddy! We only needed one trip up to the room with everyone's help. Grandma was able to see Sarah's room and meet her roommate Katie, who then joined us for a delicious dinner at Brann's Steak Place. We drove around campus a little so Grandma could see where Sarah goes to school, then back to Greenville in time for week one of the winter bowling season. We won't talk to much about bowling, as our team didn't do very well. Lost all four. There is lots of time to get better and advance. I cannot bowl for 3 more weeks. Still on lifting restrictions. My score for the next 3 weeks will be my blind score of 105. Now back to Monday...
Mom got home safe and sound back to Orlando. We requested help for her in Detroit in changing planes. She only had 30 minutes to get to the next gate. A wheelc
hair was ready and waiting for her, only no escort. The lady at the desk said he'd be right back. Time kept ticking away and my mom became nervous. The agent said you have plenty of time your flight is at 2:47 pm. No, my mom said, it is at 1:20pm. After the agent confirmed what my mother already knew, a young man literally ran with the wheelchair to the next gate. She made it just in time. Whew! Things are getting back to "normal". Mom says she misses being part of the family with all the activity. That won't last though, I know how busy my mom is with all her activities..Still we miss her too and look forward to when she can visit again. We welcome visits from all of our family and friends. If you are looking for snow..this is the place to be!
hair was ready and waiting for her, only no escort. The lady at the desk said he'd be right back. Time kept ticking away and my mom became nervous. The agent said you have plenty of time your flight is at 2:47 pm. No, my mom said, it is at 1:20pm. After the agent confirmed what my mother already knew, a young man literally ran with the wheelchair to the next gate. She made it just in time. Whew! Things are getting back to "normal". Mom says she misses being part of the family with all the activity. That won't last though, I know how busy my mom is with all her activities..Still we miss her too and look forward to when she can visit again. We welcome visits from all of our family and friends. If you are looking for snow..this is the place to be!I drove home from the airport. It was my first "long" drive since surgery. I did fine. Matthew was very helpful around the house. He and Jeff moved some furniture downstairs in preparation for our new couch. I watched..no lifting for me! Matt helped me make dinner and picked up whatever I needed. Mary spent the day with her friend and had a nice time.
I am feeling pretty good. I still have my ups and downs, but there are more ups these days than downs. YAY! No work until February so I have no excuses to get some of the those jobs like going through papers, and planning music. I want to get some sewing done too. Reading a bood or two would be nice!
The Bowl picks are getting down to the wire! Dan and Sarah are still tied for first place. It was such an exciting game last night, where OSU almost beat Texas! That would have brought grandma tied in second place. It looks like the little game between Ball State and Tulsa might be crucial. A 1 point lead could mean taking the trophy. Of course the final factor will be the Sooner/Gator game. Where will the trophy be in 2009? We will know on Thursday.
The furniture men came around 11 this morning and delivered our new couch. Doesn't it look nice? It is a hide-a-bed too, so we have ample sleeping space for visitors. Our futon and the TV out in the 3 season porch were moved downstairs. Now we have somewhere to enjoy the cool of the basement in the summer or during bad weather, like tornadoes.
As for the rest of the day.. Nothing special. The kids have play practice and scene shop till 4:30pm. Guess I will have to think about cooking dinner. There is choir tomorrow, quilting and orchestra Thursday with football to watch and a party on Friday.
Well, that was quite the update! Have a great day!
~Gracie I love my kids!
~Gracie I love my kids!
