Wednesday May 13th

Since I felt better, I went to Bingo on Wednesday. I had a wonderful time chatting, joking, and laughing with my christian friends. To make it even better, I won a bingo for $50, and two side games for $5 each. Sixty dollars is enough to go to bingo for three more weeks. I enjoy bingo and my friends company, but I am proud to support "Meals on Wheels".
I made it to church too. Wonderful. It feels so good to be in church with other believers wanting to learn and grow in the Lord. The praise and worship time was awesome. On Wednesday nights we are in the book of Jeremiah. I've been going on Sunday mornings too with Will, and we are going through the book of Acts.
I am so glad I switched to Calvary Chapel. They teach through the bible- chapter by chapter, verse by verse, just like they did in the early church. Not topic by topic. I learn what the Bible says, instead of, just what the preachers says. Not to insult those churches that do. I went to a First Baptist Church for 15 years. Pastor Dave always made sure to "read a few verses in front of, and after" the verses he was to preach on. That way they "could not be taken out of context".

I've lost my voice

After 2 weekends with two Condors games each, [and yelling encouragement to the team], I have just a whisper and squeak left. It's probably a good thing that there are no home games for 1 -1/2 weeks. Speaking doesn't hurt. I've only strained my vocal cords, but according to my Mother, they "sound" painful, lol.
When I play bingo, I will need to have a friend holler "bingo!" for me if I win.
The true bummer is I won't be able to sing the wonderful praise and worship songs on Wednesday night. I will sing them in my heart, just not with my mouth.
I'll have my church pray for my vocal cords, because I don't want to cause permanent damage.
Good thing I won't be going to another Condors game till Friday 17th.

Wednesday April 1st

Today was an awesome day. I woke up feeling rested, a novel feeling for me. Then I went to bingo and won $40. Was able to pick up all of my service dog, Kati's, prescription food from the Veterinarian, and my prescriptions from The Drug Store before they closed.
I went to church [forgot my bible-bummer] and really enjoyed singing the worship and praise songs. The sermon was a bit long, but very very interesting.
Wednesdays are important to me. Not only do I get to visit with my friends at bingo and church, I get to spend time in Gods house.

Wednesday Mar. 25th

The new mattress is perfect. I haven't slept better in years. My pain level went from a 9 [out of 10] to a 3 in one night. Thank you God.
I went to bingo, and had lots of fun chatting with my friends. I hadn't seen them in 3 weeks, because of the pain. I didn't win at bingo, but the fun and laughter was the high point.
I went to church after. It was very interesting. The associate pastor spoke a little about apologetics, while going over John 16. After the service, which ended at 8 pm, Will and I hang out with Pastor Bob discussing many things until 10 pm.
May God bless Pastor Bob with health and continued blessings for his kindness, patience and understanding.

Wed. Mar. 18th

I didn't go to bingo today because my neck and back were in spasms.
Better to save my strength for church. Will, went to church with me again [for the 3rd week in a row]. We both brought goodies and snacks, good idea since the person signed up to bring snacks was out sick.
I was a very interesting service. We were studying Jeremiah chapter 9. I learned so much, and was taught how to apply it to my life. That helps soooo much. It is really amazing what the old testament can teach us- now.

Wed. Mar. 12th

I didn't make it to bingo yesterday. I have "spinal stenosis" [a spinal disease] in my neck, and it has been causing me all sorts of trouble for two weeks. It goes from spams to pinched nerve with spasms; what fun. This is caused by weather changing. It has been like a roller coaster lately; pouring rain one day, bright sun the next, snow two days later, and then sun the next.
My friend and helper, Will, was going to church, so he took me with him. Saving me the pain of turning my head all over the place, while driving and watching the road. He is such a help and a wonderful friend. Thank you God for sending him.
It was a great service and I learned a lot. It's amazing what you can apply to your own life from just one chapter of the bible. That is why I enjoy my new church so much. I have been going to Calvary Chapel for two years. Before that I went to First Baptist for many years. Calvary Chapel teaches the bible, "chapter by chapter, verse by verse". Just like in the bible days, "line upon line, precept upon precept". I learn so much more this way.

Wednesday March 4th

Will, my friend and helper, came to bingo with me. He was lucky and won a game. Which is great, he only comes once a month or so. Way to go, Will.
I, on the other hand, only got close or "on" [1 away] practically every game. Getting on is like a cardiovascular workout. Your heart just pounds, thinking, "I got it, I'm gonna win".
After bingo, Will and I went to church. We had a wonderful visit with friends. We were able to take communion. The service was fascinating. We had so much to talk about, we stayed afterwards chatting with the Pastor for 2-1/2 hours!
Then, I had to stop on the way home to switch from my car to my truck. Goody. It has been raining and snowing. With the promise of more. I really hate getting stuck on the mountain in my car, with my 4x4 down the hill. So, I would rather have my truck up here and not need it, than to have my car up here and get 2 ft. of snow.
Will, Kati [my Service Dog] and I, bounced up the hill in my truck with overload springs. Picture springs that are way too tight. No spring effect.
We all made it home with our joints still in place and all of our teeth. lol.

Wednesday Feb. 25th

Today I went to the Seniors center to play bingo [supports Meals on Wheels]. I didn't win, but my friends did. I had a lot of fun. I got "on" [1 away] almost every game, and some games I was on up to 7 times! Really thought I had it a couple times, but that's what makes it fun.
Kati, my service dog, was finally able to come with me. She was stuck at home for 3 weeks, because of the snow. The ride in my 4x4 pick-up is REALLY rough, and it makes her very sore. She is after all 11 years old. She was soooo excited to go, and everyone was happy to see her.
I was able to go to church today, yeah! It was a very good service and it was good to see my friends there.
The snow and ice is gone. The rain melted it, so I was able to bring my car home. I keep it at 3000', at a friends house 3 miles down the hill from me. In the winter, I keep either my car or my 4x4 pick-up at their house. I switch off as needed. It's kinda funny. In bad weather, I drive the truck down to my car- switch, then switch on the way home. It does get old, so I'm happy to have my car home and not need to switch for now.

Bingo -no Church

Yesterday, I went to bingo. I had a really good time with my friends, even though I didn't win. I was "on" [needed 1 number] on almost every game. That makes it very exciting.
The bummer was, I didn't get to go to church. I go to my local Calvary Chapel most Wednesday evenings for Bible study. I didn't get to go, because there is still snow on my road. After it starts to melt, then freezes again at night it becomes ice. It is very difficult to drive up a sheet of ice, even with a 4x4. So, I had to come straight home.

My Birthday

Well, as of yesterday [2-11], I am 43. I had a great day.
At bingo [in support of Meals on Wheels] I won $77, and almost everyone wished me a "Happy Birthday". I even received a card signed by all my bingo friends. How thoughtful.
Afterwards, I went to Wednesday evening services at my church. Very good service, and awesome praise & worship songs.
Today, I woke up to 3" snow. Must have snowed very early, because it was already there at 6 am. The sun shone today, but it stayed cold, 33* for the high.
Expecting a huge snow storm tomorrow, all the way down to I-5 on the grapevine. Down to about 3000'. This is a lot of snow and cold weather for CA.