Sunday Aug. 17,2025

 Today the weather was great, I had time doing computer things such as puzzles and games. I had a afternoon nap, evening meal was green salad, pasta and grapes. 

Saturday Aug. 16,2025

up at 7:30am and dressed, made my bed, had time in my recliner at 9:30am I went for my breakfast which was oatmeal with raisins and banana, I had my daily meds Gina put my socks on then I went to my room and had time in my recliner. I checked my computer, and I did some games and puzzles on my computer.  Lunch was pasta, grapes and strawberries. Afternoon was a nap and computer things. Evening meal was Chick-Fa-A with a peach shake. Alan and I played Rummy-Q. 

 

Friday Aug. 15,2025

 Up and dressed, time in recliner, went for breakfast which was oatmeal with raisins and banana and take my daily pills. Alan put my socks on, then I went to my room and checked my computer, I did games and puzzles on my computer and nap. Lunch was at 2:00pm as I overslept. I had two eggs over easy on toast for lunch.  Evening meal was pasta and grapes and strawberries. Alan and I played Rummy-Q and we tied. I went to my room to put my night clothes on and spend some time on my computer.

Thursday Aug. 14,2025

 I was up early and ready at 9:30am to go to have breakfast which was oatmeal with raisins and banana and take my daily pills. Pam helped me with my shower, then I rested in my recliner. I checked things on my computer, played games and puzzles on my computer, my lunch was two scrambled eggs and toast. My afternoon was a nap and I played rummy-Q with Alan and we each won a game. Evening meal was pasta, green salad and apple sauce.

 

New Aug. 13,2025 blog

 This is a test blog.

Wednesday Aug 13, 2025

 Today was up early and breakfast was oatmeal.

Tuesday Aug. 12,2025

All early things all the same as usual. Breakfast was oatmeal with raisins and my daily pills. I had time in my recliner. Did things on the computer which was games and puzzles. Lunch was pasta & grapes. Afternoon was a nap and computer things. We went to Jimmy's for dinner. I had much left over. I declined the offer of ice cream when we came home, as I need to cut down on food. I pray that I have a good sleep tonight, am praying for all the family.

 

 

Monday Aug. 11,2025

 Same early morning things then I went to the kitchen for my breakfast and daily pills. Pam was here and I had my shower. Then it was rest time. I checked my computer then it was lunch time which was a egg salad sandwich and grapes. Afternoon was rest time and Alan arrived from Annies in LA. My evening meal was pasta, green salad, ice cream, and cookie. Alan and I played some games of Rummy-Q and Alan was the winner.

Sunday Aug. 10,2025

 Up early, breakfast was oatmeal with raisins and banana. Had my daily pills, Alden put my socks on. Went t my room and had time in my recliner. Played Hand and Foot, Gina and Paige were the winners. Lunch was pasta and green salad, strawberries was for desert. 

Saturday Aug. 9,2025

I was up early and dressed, made my bed, had time in my recliner then I went for my breakfast which was oatmeal with raisins and banana. I had my daily pills and Alden put my socks on. I went to my room for a relaxing time. I took my pain pills as I had much pain, rested for a while then I checked my computer and I did some reading, Alden fixed my lunch which was scrambled eggs and toast. Afternoon was resting in my recliner. The family were all cleaning as there was going to be guests tonight. Alden brought my evening meal to my room for me.

  

Friday Aug. 8,2025

I was up early, got dressed, made my bed and had tine in my recliner, went to the kitchen for my breakfast which was oatmeal with raisins and banana and I had my daily pills. Gina put my socks on then I went to my room and I checked my computer. I did some Bible reading; my lunch was pasta and some grapes. Afternoon was a nap and computer games and puzzles. Evening meal was pasta, green salad and ice cream and a cookie. I thank God my pain was not so bad today. 

Friday Aug. 7,2025

 I was up early and got dressed and made my bed, then I had time in my recliner. My breakfast was oatmeal with raisins and banana. I took my daily pills then I went to my room and I checked my computer. 

Wednesday Aug. 6,2025

 This day started early to get dressed and make my bed, have time in my recliner. At 9:30 am I went to have my breakfast which was oatmeal with raisins and banana and take my daily pills. Gina put my socks on. Then I went to my room to spend some time in my recliner, then check my computer and do some games and puzzles. Lunch was chicken noodle soup and crackers. afternoon was a nap and computer things. Evening meal was 1/2 burrito and some ice cream.

 

Tuesday Aug. 5,2025

 Up early time for breakfast, which was oatmeal with raisins and banana, had my daily pills. I checked my computer then I rested in my recliner. Gina came to fix my lunch. My lunch was soup and crackers, Afternoon was reading some of the Decision and resting in my recliner for a while. I checked for the computer games and puzzles and I did some of them. evening meal was pasta with ground beef and tomato sauce. Had no desert for this day. 

Monday Aug. 4,2025

 I was up early and dressed, made my bed, then some time in my recliner, my breakfast was oatmeal with raisins and banana, had my daily pills. I went to my room for some time in my recliner. Later on I had a shower with the help of Pam. My lunch was two scrambled eggs and toast. I did reading of the Decision and I did games and puzzles on the computer. Evening meal was salad and some ground beef. Alden and I played a game of Hand and Foot against Gina and Paige and they were the winners.

Sunday Aug. 3,2025

Today was a full day, started early and breakfast was the same as usual which was oatmeal with raisins, no banana. Alden put my socks on. I went to my room and checked my computer. We played Hand and Foot and Alden and I the winners over Paige and Gina. Afternoon was a nap and some computer games and puzzles. Now I am chasing a fly so I went to find a fly swatter. I guess the fly will not show up now. Evening meal was green salad, a taco and ice cream.

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Saturday Aug. 2,2025

 Up early breakfast was oatmeal with raisins and banana, took daily pills. Alden and I played Rummy-Q, I won 2 games and Alden won 1 game. I checked computer and read from the Decision. Lunch was pizza and afternoon was playing Hand and Foot; Alden and I were the winners over Gina and Paige. Evening meal was 1/2 tuna sandwich, green salad and 2 cookies. I still am not getting how to get a image from my computer.

Friday Aug. 1,2025

 Up early went for my breakfast which was oatmeal with raisins and banana, also taken my daily pills. Gina put my socks on then I went to my room and checked my computer. Gina and I played Hand and foot and it turned out to be a close winner, but I won by about 300 points. I was having a hard time counting the totals, so Gina did that. When I played hand and foot at Seven Oaks I was the one who counted the points for the other ladies. I can't believe how I don't know very well how to count the points now. It looks like I am in my second childhood. Maybe I need to play more often. My lunch was 1/2 eggs salad sandwich. Afternoon was a nap and computer things. My evening meal was the other 1/2 egg salad sandwich and some ice cream. I am having a problem to put a picture on this from my pictures.

Thursday July 31,2025

 Up early, went for breakfast which was oatmeal with raisins and banana, had my daily pills. Pam helped me with my shower; I put together a 100-piece puzzle. My lunch was scrambled eggs and toast. Afternoon was computer things and a nap. Evening meal was a taco and beans. 

 

Wednesday July 30,2025

This morning I viewed suitcases being moved which meant that Isaiah was getting ready to leave for LA and then going to Taiwan. I enjoyed having time with him, this morning he put my socks on and at the time I didn't realize he would be leaving. I know Isaiah is a believer of God and he helps in the church as Alan and Lovely taught that to him. I pray that Isaiah will have a safe trip to Taiwan. Today I did reading of the Decision. 

Tuesday July 29,2025

 Up early this morning, make my bed, had some time in my recliner. Waiting for my turn for the bathroom, then going to have my breakfast and daily pills. Alan put my socks on then I went to my room to check my computer things. I wrote a note to Elaine and a note to Marianna. My afternoon was a nap and computer games and puzzles. Evening meal was leftovers and some ice cream. 

Monday July 28, 2025

This morning I was up early and got things ready for my shower. Pam helped me with the shower and got ready to go to Marie Calendar's to meet Albert for lunch. Had lunch and I spilled my drink which was hard to clean up as it was cranberry juice, so there I sat in a mess which Lovely was so great to help me with. I got home and changed clothes and rested. Gina made dinner and I ate some meatloaf and mashed potatoes. It was really good! Alan and I played three games of Rummique. I won two times and ate some yummy cantaloupe. The day went by very quickly. I didn't even have time to turn on my computer until late this evening just to blog.

  

Sunday July 27,2025

Today I started early getting ready for the day. My breakfast was a cinnamon roll with my daily pills and had my socks put on by Alan. I started to fill my four week medications and Lovely helped me to get that done as it seemed like I did not have all that I needed, we finally got that accomplished. I checked things on the computer. I had a nap and evening meal was a hotdog and green salad. Alan and Lovely went to see their friend, Isaiah went to the beach.

Saturday July 26,2025

 I had an early morning getting up, as usual morning breakfast was oatmeal with raisins and banana and taking my daily pills. Alden got me ready to have my toenails trimmed, which meant soaking my feet first and also after the procedure. I rested in my recliner; I did some computer things. The family went to church, I stayed home, I warmed up my dinner and I had a muffin for dessert. 

Friday July 25,2025

 Today has been a full day. I was up early; my breakfast was oatmeal with raisins and banana and taking my daily pills. Alan, Lovely and Isaiah took me to DMV to get my ID card as my Driver License has expired. That was going through a lot of things at DMV that I could not do by myself. Then we toured around for quite a lot. When we got home I rested in my recliner then it was dinner with family, and here I am doing this blog. Thank God the great day and all that we did.

Thursday July 24,2025

Early riser as usual, Breakfast was oatmeal with raisins and banana and daily pills. Pam was here to help me with my shower, she put my socks on, we put some puzzles together and Lovely helped with the puzzles. Lovely and I played Rummy-Q, I don't know how many games we played until I won a game. The guys went golfing, Isaiah came to my room, he said Alden was the best golfer. This is one of the puzzles we did.

Wednesday July 23,2025

Early morning is the same and I had a donut for breakfast with my daily pills. Isaiah, Lovely and I played Rummy-Q and I will say I was a great looser. We went to Jimmy's for lunch; we all had a great meal. When I got home I rested in my recliner. Next Lovely and Alan were showing me some things on my computer. I seem to be a slow learner at all these things. I think we might have some desert latter on. It was a great 96-year Birthday. 

Tuesday July 22,2025

 This morning started early with getting dressed, making my bed and time in my recliner. Breakfast was oatmeal with raisins and taking my daily pills. Alden and I played Rummy-Q and I was the winner. I went to my room and checked my computer. Lunch was pasta, cottage cheese and grapes. Afternoon was Bible reading, nap and computer puzzles and games. Evening meal was 1/2 hamburger grapes and cookies. I went to my room, and I did some computer things. 

Monday July 21,2025

 This is another full day, starting early, had breakfast of oatmeal with raisins, then it was having my shower with Pam's help, next we took the 300-piece puzzle to the dining table to work on. Lunch was a tuna sandwich and grapes. Pam left at 1:30pm. Alden and I finished the puzzle, I had a nap and Alden woke me up for dinner which was green salad, cottage cheese and pasta. This is a picture of the 300-pice puzzle.

Sunday July 20,2025

This was a great day to see the family playing Hand & Foot. So nice to have Debby and Kao here. I enjoy watching Kao as he plays the games, he is very good at the games. We had food on the counter for whenever we wanted something. Sorry that Debby and Kao had to leave late this afternoon. I wish Alan's could have been here before Debby and Kao left. I am looking forward to see Alan's.

Saturday July 19,2025

This was a busy day as you know Debby and Kao are here until Sunday evening. We played Hand and Foot. There was a table full of people tonight, I think there was 13 people at the table. It is good that we have a large table. The family is growing, soon McKenna will be adding to the family. I wish my hearing was better so I could understand the conversations. Here is a picture of one of the puzzles which I did.

 

Friday July 18,2025

 This was a nice day in every way. I was up early doing all the same things, then going to have my breakfast of oatmeal, raisins and banana. then there was playing Rummy-Q with Alden and I think we ended up even. I went to my room to check my computer and do some games and puzzles. Lunch was soup, toast and grapes. Afternoon was doing computer things and nap, Debby showed up. Evening meal was a combination of different things. The guys went out to do some playing things.

Thursday July 17,2025

 I was up early and dressed and made my bed and had time in my recliner. I went for my breakfast which was oatmeal with raisins and took my daily pills. Pam was here to help me with my shower. We started to put a 300-piece puzzle together. My lunch was scrambled eggs and toast. Pam left at about 1:30pm so I had Alden put the puzzle in my room for until next time Pam comes. I had a afternoon nap and evening meal was potato, pasta and some ice cream. Got the word that Alan arrived in U.S., it will be nice to see him again. 

Wednesday July 16,2025

 I was up early and dressed and made my bed, had time in my recliner. At 9:30am I went to the kitchen and had my oatmeal with raisins and my daily pills. Alden put my socks on then I went to my room and rested for a few minutes. I went to check my computer, I did not want to see what I saw yesterday as everything on my computer was mixed up; nothing was in order. But this morning it was all real good, I thank God, I sure don't know how that happened, yesterday I tried to shut it down but that did not help. My lunch was soup and grapes. Afternoon was computer games and puzzles and a nap. Evening meal was pizza and cookie.

 

Tuesday July 15,2025

Up early and dressed, made my bed and rested in my recliner. Went to have my breakfast which was pancakes and blueberries. take my daily pills. Alden put my socks on. I went to my room and checked the computer and played some games and puzzles. I have been trying to do something on the computer but the computer doesn't seem to want to answer what I want so I think I will wait until Alan comes as he knows how to talk to the computer. I guess I am too old to learn all these computer things. Evening meal was baked potato, cottage cheese and squash. 

 

Monday July 14,2025

 I was upset thinking of having a helper come to help me. The helper was Pam and it started for her to give me a haircut, it was a great haircut, then it was to help me with my shower which went well. I rested in my recliner until lunch time when she made scrambled eggs and toast for me. We played Rummy-Q but I had to teach that to her. She said she likes to put 300 piece puzzles together, so I asked Gina if she could look for a 300 piece puzzle for us to put together next time she comes, as I like to do puzzles also. She left about 1:30pm. The afternoon I did some computer things and had a nap. The evening meal was 1/2 Chick Fa La and a peach shake. 

Sunday July 13,2025

Up early and got dressed, made my bed and rested in my recliner at 9:30 I went to the kitchen for my breakfast which was oatmeal with raisins and banana, I took my daily pills. Alden put my white short socks on as I had no more long socks, they were in the wash. I went to my room and I checked my computer and I did some games and puzzles on my computer. I went through my medication to check how much of my pills that I needed to order from the doctor. Lunch was two eggs on toast and grapes

. Afternoon was a nap and computer games and puzzles. I am now waiting for my laundry to return for me to fold and put away. 

Saturday July 12,2025

 Yo early and breakfast was oatmeal with raisins and banana. Alden put my socks on. They all went to Santee for a church picnic. Alden came home and helped me with something on the computer and he repaired the light/fan over the table. I fixed my lunch with leftovers. Afternoon was a nap, computer things and bible reading. Evening meal was pasta, vegies, grapes, ice cream and cookie. They went to the church tonight.

Friday July 11,2025

 Early things all the same. My breakfast was oatmeal with raisins and banana and I took my daily morning pills, as now I also have daily evening pills to take with my evening meal. Alden put my socks on. And he went to the back to work. I did some computer things and also games and puzzles. Lunch was lasagna and grapes. I did Bible reading in the book of Luke. My lunch was pasta hotdish and grapes. Afternoon was spent doing computer things and a nap. evening meal was Hotdish and grapes.

Thursday July 10,2025

 Early morning is the same and breakfast was oatmeal with raisins and banana then taken daily pills. Alden put my socks on, then I went to my room for time in my recliner. I had Bible reading and checked for things on the computer. Lunch was lasagna and grapes. Afternoon was nap and computer things, evening meal was hotdog and cottage cheese and ice cream. Picture of a puzzle which I did today.

Wednesday July 9,2025

All early things are the same and my breakfast was oatmeal with raisins and banana then taking my daily pills. Alden put my socks on and we played some Rummy-Q games winner was tied. I went to my room and had some time in my recliner. I checked my computer and played some games and did some puzzles. Lunch was pasta and hot dog. Afternoon was bible reading and a nap. Evening meal was hotdog, cottage cheese and grapes.

  

Tuesday July 8,2025

Up early and got dressed, then I made my bed and had some time in my recliner until 9:30 when I went to the kitchen for my breakfast which was oatmeal with raisins and banana and hot water to drink and take my daily pills. Alden put my socks on and we played several games of Rummy-Q, we were tied for winner. I folded over 100 napkins for the napkin holder. Lunch was green salad and grapes. Afternoon was checking my computer and doing some games and puzzles. Evening meal was 1/2 hamburger and pasta. Here is one of the puzzles which I did today. 

 

July 7,2025

 Sorry I made a error which should have been 67 years ago, not 37 years ago.

Monday July 7,2025

 I was up early, and I did my same early things. I think of what happened 37 years ago today. We were so proud to bring Alan into our life, he has been a great son. I do miss him as he went to Taiwan to spread the gospel of God to the Taiwanese people. Today I had prayer time as I rested in my recliner. My lunch and evening meal today was Chick-Fa-La . Afternoon was a nap and bible reading, some computer things.

 

Sunday July 6,2025

I was up early this morning and got dressed and made my bed, then had time in my recliner to relax. My breakfast was oatmeal with raisins and banana, and I took my daily pills. Alden put my socks on, then he went to the back yard to work on his project. I went to my room and checked my computer. Was nice as it was not down and I could do some things on the computer. Lunch was a hot dog and some fruit. Afternoon I had a blueberry muffin, a nap then computer things, I did some bible reading also. Evening meal was potato salad and pasta salad.

Saturday July 5,2025

 I was up early and got dressed, made my bed and had a short time in my recliner. At 9:30 I went for my breakfast which was oatmeal with raisins and banana and took my daily pills. Then I went to my room to prepare things to have my shower. McKenna came to help me with my shower, then I rested in my recliner. I checked for what was on my computer. I had several short down times, when it came up I was able to do some games and puzzles. Lunch was left over pasta and potato salad and grapes. Afternoon was a nap and computer things. Evening meal was more leftovers. Here is a picture of one of the puzzles which I did today.

 

July 4,2025

 Has been a good July 4 with things going on and the weather was great. I had food which Gina made for the get together, pasta salad and potato salad. I did not go to the Mannings for the evening but the rest of the family went. The dogs are here in the house as they don't like when the fireworks go on. 

Thursday July 3,2025

Today I had oatmeal with raisins and banana for breakfast. Alden put my socks on, then I went to my room and checked my computer, did games and puzzles. I put four weeks of pills in containers. Lunch was a sandwich with fruit. Afternoon was a nap, Bible reading. and computer things. Evening meal was chicken noodle soup, crackers and grapes. This is a picture of one of the puzzles which I did today.

 

Wednesday July 2,2025

 This time I will just start with my breakfast which was oatmeal with raisins and banana and also my daily pills. Alden put my socks on then we played several games of Rummy-Q, then Alden went to the back yard to work, I went to my room, I checked my computer, and I did some puzzles and games. I did Bible reading and my lunch was a tuna sandwich with strawberries and blueberries. Afternoon was a nap and computer things, I didn't have any down time today, which was good. Evening meal was a hot dish, refried beans and ice cream with a cookie. This is a picture of one of the puzzles which I did today. 

Tuesday July 1,2025

 Morning started early and my breakfast was oatmeal with raisins and banana and taking my daily pills. Alden put my socks on then we played several games of Rummy-Q it was a toss-up of us winning. I checked my computer; did some puzzles on the computer. My lunch was biscuits and gravy. Afternoon was Bible reading and a nap. Evening meal was soup, toast and ice cream. This is a picture of one of the puzzles which I did today.

Monday June 30,2025

 Early morning is the same then I went for breakfast which was biscuits and gravy which Alden made, which was so good I had my daily pills. Alden put my socks on then I went to my room and had some time in my recliner. I checked my computer, did some games and puzzles. I did some reading of the Decision. Lunch was a tuna sandwich and grapes. Afternoon was Bible reading and a nap, computer games and puzzles. Evening meal was a hotdish, green salad and blueberries made by McKenna, Alden gave me chocolate ice cream and a cookie. 

 

Sunday June 29,2025

 This is a early blog as I will be waiting for time online with Alan. My breakfast was biscuits and gravy, O so good and Alden put my socks on. I had time in my recliner and computer games and puzzles and Bible reading, I just finished reading Luke with all the things in Jesus's time, I love reading the Gospels as it tells things in Jesus's time. Here is a picture of one of my puzzles done today with 150 pieces. 

Saturday June 28,2025

 Today has been quite warm but I have the fan on more, but we have the AC also. My breakfast was two eggs and toast which Alden fixed as he does not work. I took my daily pills, then I went to my room to get things ready for my shower. Later on McKenna came to help me with my shower. After my shower I rested in my recliner then I checked my computer. Lunch was tuna sandwich and grapes and apple. Afternoon I did some puzzles on the computer, also same games. I had a short nap and reading from the Decision. Evening meal was hot dish a slice of toast and some fruit. This is a picture of one of the puzzles which I did today.

Friday June 27,2025

Up as usual and get dressed and made my bed, had time in my recliner, went for my breakfast which was oatmeal with raisins and banana. Gina put my socks on, then I went to my room and checked my computer. I did some puzzles and games on the computer. Took pictures of puzzles and put the pictures in my 2025 pictures. I did some reading of the Decision. My lunch was tuna sandwich. Evening meal was a delicious hot dish made by McKenna and ice cream with a cookie. 

 

Thursday June 26,2025

Up early again this morning and got dressed, made my bed and had time in my recliner. My breakfast was oatmeal with raisins and banana, also taking my daily pills. Gina put my socks on, then I went to my room and had some time in my recliner.  I checked my computer to see what is going on. Gina left some tuna for me to make my lunch which I made tuna on a slice of bread, a dill pickle and some strawberries. I took my lunch to my room to eat. When I am alone, I like to eat my meals in my room. Today I did several puzzles and I took pictures of the puzzles to put on My Pictures. Evening meal was stewed vegies and some ice cream. Here is a picture of one of the puzzles which I did today.

 

Wednesday June 25,2025

 Up early and get dressed and make my bed, had some time in my recliner. Went to the kitchen for my oatmeal with raisins and banana and take my daily pills. Gina put my socks on, then I went to my room and checked to see if my computer was on. It was on so I could do some computer things. I did some puzzles and pictures of puzzles. I did some reading of Decision and Bible. Lunch was soup and crackers. Afternoon was a nap and computer puzzles and take pictures of puzzles and enter in my pictures.

Tuesday June 24,2025

 It has been a good day today, not too warm. My computer has been up and down all day. I have been able to do some puzzles and of course games. McKenna did my washing and she just now brought it to my bed for me to fold and put away. My evening meal was mac & cheese with some hot dog and strawberries. Tonight late Alden and Gina will be back. I need to get busy and take care of this laundry. I pray that I will have a good sleep tonight.

Monday June 23,2025

 This has been a warm day, I have been busy reading the Decision and the Bible, doing computer games and puzzles. At least it is good to keep busy doing these things. Also I have done some napping. Alden and Gina should be here in a couple days. It will be nice to see them again. I know they are having a great time there with Hailey's.