Monthly Archives: November 2015

A Few Minutes Now

I thought that since bedtime is looming just around the corner according to the hour of the evening in Wisconsin that I would take a few minutes to write a few thoughts.  Sometimes, to be very honest with myself, I have … Continue reading

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Missing A Day

With Thanksgiving dinner done and over with and now it is what people call “Black Friday,” I am feeling there is something missing or there is holiday mess up!  That is one thing about Thanksgiving and Christmas that always confuses … Continue reading

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“Grandma Van”

This is the ONLY time I will use full names otherwise I use initials in my journal entries. Let me introduce “Grandma Van”.  This is “Grandpa Van’s” wife.  Her name is Verla Christene Van Arsdale.  For the past four years now, I have … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving Day

I had Thanksgiving dinner with Pastor Van, his wife CV, his sister CF, and CF’s husband LF, and “Grandma Van”.  We had Frichick with stuffing, corn, brussel sprouts, salad with red grapes and dried cranberries with Raspberry vinaigrette dressing, sweet … Continue reading

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The Empty Chair

During the time of Bible study/prayer meeting I have a tendency to look to my left at CV and beyond.  I remember “Grandpa Van” sitting at the end seat on the other end of the  row, and saw that his … Continue reading

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“Grandpa Van” 6

This past weekend was a very busy weekend for CV and her husband, and the rest of the “Van” family!  After church on Saturday morning, I went to the house for lunch and then met a couple of people I … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving Day

No major dinner here.  My worker DB came by yesterday and we cooked turkey, broccoli, and potatoes for my weekend Thanksgiving feast.  I did have plans away from home today after 12noon for Thanksgiving at the Van Arsdale’s.  Yep, I … Continue reading

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Being Quick Here

I do have a lot to say but time is of late and I am going to go to bed for now and come back tomorrow to write.  I am back for the time being and tomorrow being Veteran’s Day … Continue reading

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“Grandpa Van ” 5

The memorial is on Sunday, November 15, 2015.  I am going to go and I want to be there.  NMS cut out the notice for me and gave me “Papa Steele’s” program from his funeral.  Yes, NMS’s ex-husband had passed … Continue reading

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What Am I Going To Do Now?

The Prophecy Seminar meetings have ended this morning after a two-week stint in Beloit, Wisconsin.  I had a great time and I was able to make it to the ALL of the meetings despite what was happening with Pastor Van … Continue reading

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