1The grands spent Friday night and we had a lazy day. Ampa bought McDonalds for breakfast. Audrina and I did some Bible journaling. They got picked up early so we did not have to worry about dinner. Hubby and I had leftovers and I worked on my Bible journaling kits. Church at the Riverside Campus because Audrina was singing. Afterwards we went to lunch at one of our favorite places. Once we got home, I worked on my Bible journaling kits.
2. I got to sleep in on Monday, and I am always grateful for that! I watched my craft show online and then got ready for the final Women's Bible study. We met at the home of one of the women. The event was in the backyard and we had s picnic style dinner. After Pastor Erin spoke, they had a few drawings and games and I won a $10.00 Starbucks card.
3.Thankful that all my women could make it to the last Bible study and we break for two months. I made a large kit so the women could work on pages the next two months. I took tuna sandwiches and all the women brought something to share. Several of our verses had to do with crowns. So I took a crown and took a picture of each lady with a crown. I need to print them out so they can put them in their Bible.
5, We didn't make it do our married group this week. I needed the extra sleep and hubby was getting over a stomach bug. We also stayed home on Thursday and moved our Disney day to next week. Thankful that we can rest when we need to.
I am writing this Thursday evening because I will be packing Friday. We are going to Las Vegas for 5 days and staying at our time share. I am taking my Bible journaling and Faith journal. I don't gamble, but I will do some shopping and enjoy a few nice lunches. We make breakfast and dinner at the timeshare. We play games and watch Netflix. I like to relax around the pool. I have to get a new bathing suit and maybe a new blouse.
Unfamiliar with this week's song? Hear it here.
Memorial Day is a federal holiday that honors men and women who served and died in the United States Armed Forces. We want to make sure that message is not lost this weekend.
1) Are you a veteran? Are there veterans in your family? My dad and my aunt were veterans and served in the Navy. Do you know anyone who is active military? We are grateful and want to hear about it.
2) This song is about the courage it takes for soldiers to march into battle. Gen. Patton said, "The soldier is the Army. No army is better than its soldiers." He was emphasizing that each individual's dedication is essential to the unit's success. Do you work well as part of a team? Or are you better on your own? I think I am good at both. There is a lot of behind the scenes things I have done as a part of a team. I have also been the leader of a team and thought I did well there too. Knowing when to do something is what makes a good team member. A good teal member wants to make the whole team look good and work together for the whole.
3) As of 2025, California is the state with the most military bases. Have you ever visited or lived on a base? I visited El Toro Marine base in the 1960's. My friends' dad would go to the commissary, and I was invited to go with them. I have been to Peal Harbor 4 times and met 2 Pearl Harbor survivors.
4) At the turn of the of the 20th century, wristwatches were considered non-essential jewelry items, with pocket watches preferred for everyday timekeeping. During WWI, soldiers in the trenches needed to both synchronize actions across the battlefield and keep their hands on their weapons, so the wristwatch went from "fashion item" to "standard issue." Do you often wear a watch, or do you depend on your phone for the time? I use my cell phone. I like to wear bracelets and I have made several of them.
5) Jeeps were originated by the US Army during WWII. Back then they were specifically for soldiers deployed to the European Theater, today there are more than 18 million Jeep-branded vehicles on the road all over the world. Have you ever driven a Jeep? Yes, my son has a Cherokee Jeep. in 2004 we went to the Grand Canyon and went on a tour in a large off the road tour jeep.
6) While Ray-Ban Aviator sunglasses are a timeless symbol of cool, they were designed during WWII for a specific purpose: to give American flyers relief from glare at high altitudes. Tell us about your sunglasses. They are regular sunglasses that I wear over my regular glasses.
7) Memorial Day kicks off the summer season. What's your favorite picnic food? Watermelon.
8) This marks the weekend when Americans traditionally step up their outdoor activity and do things they may not have been able to do during the cold winter months. For example, when is the last time you worked in the garden or tended the lawn? Last year. I can't anymore because of all my back problems.
9) As you answer these questions, is there an air conditioner or fan on? Yes, air conditioner is one. It is 86 outside now.
Thanks to Susanne and Sam for the memes, links are on the left.
