Busy Busy Busy! That is all you can say about the last week in Greenville at the Wilhelm's. We had our ups and downs, especially after mom had a fall at the Danish Festival. She was bruised up and felt better a little each day. Sure wish I hadn't stopped to say hello to a friend, and walked along and saw the crack in the road that caught her shoe. Don't know why those things happen. We are thankful that she didn't break anything!
Last time I wrote was last Monday and we were off to a Whitecaps game. It was a beautiful night, and mom felt good enough to come along. We won the game and had a really fun time together. Matthew pitched some fast balls at the pitch tent, and his speed has improved! He was happy with his 61 mph fast ball.
Tuesday we went to the Grand Rapids Museum in the late afternoon and evening. Mom really enjoyed the displays and exhibits. It is amazing that every time I go, there is something I missed the time before and there are other parts I love to see again and again! The new exhibit was about Michigan during the Civil War. It was interesting and no extra cost. We had an added event at the museum's planetarium. A laser light show with the music of Pink Floyd! It was pretty awesome, everyone like the presentation. Had dinner late at TGiFridays. We like their food and service.
Our Sunday School is beginning a new curriculum in a few weeks called BUZZ. Group Publishing sent an ambassador to our church for a training session last Wednesday. It was very good and should be a lot of fun for the teachers and students. Learning Bible Stories through games and hands on activities. I knew we had to change something when even the 4 year olds thought Sunday School was boring. Pandamania continued each day and has been a very fun and successful week.
Thursday was another trip to Grand Rapids for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2". Matthew and Grandma had watched all of them leading up to the last movie the week before, so we were all caught up on the story. Grandma read all the books too, so she was anxious to see the movie. It was very good, and now Harry Potter is over. What's next? We ate dinner and then went shopping for shoes. Matthew Jeff and I all got a new pair. Mary didn't find anything that suited her needs.
We finished out our week of VBS on Friday. The whole week went smoothly and our attendace averaged over 50 every day! We were hoping for 40 and God made our cup overflow! Praise the Lord! The whole family including Sarah went to the GHS first football game of the year! The stadium was packed and had standing room only! Greenville started out strong and was over 20 points ahead in the last quarter. However, we got sloppy and allowed the other team to catch up and tie us! We did win in overtime. So exciting! We don't need that excitement though for the whole season. Had late night snack at Applebee's and enjoyed half off appetizers.
Saturday was a chill out day. Watched Secretariat with mom, baked some cookies, paid bills, did some shopping and I finally finished the laundry that I started earlier in the week. Jeff was at church most of the day with Back to School Supplies Distribution and preparing for today's service.
Today was VBS Sunday. We had hoped to have more VBS kids and their families there, but it was pretty much just our church families. Guess the nice fliers I made weren't too effective. All you can do is try. The service was very good. Sometimes the simple messages of VBS are eye opening. Jeff did a good job of incorporating the VBS lessons into a Sunday service. The set was up, art work up, and fun music played. So far I haven't heard any complaints, but rarely do people complain to us, it is usually to someone else. Enjoyed a dinner with Sarah at the Olive Garden and then home. Mom's back pain has been acting up, and she needs all the rest she can get. Missed church, as pews are not the most comfortable place to sit with back pain. Please keep her in your prayers!
Hoping for a pain free tomorrow! It's mom's last day in Michigan. :(
Gracie
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