Friday the 13th

We are in Branson. Our birthday present to Leanna was to give her a weekend in Branson and a day at Silver Dollar City. She and Brian worked on Thursday but arrived at the condo about 1 am. We got up and ate breakfast at SDC. The we went to several shows. It was "world fest" so there were entertainers from all over the world.

We saw shows from Kenya, Mexico, Italy, Hawaii, and Peru. Leanna said she had a great time. Barbara drove an electric cart all day. She did fine and did not get real tired until just as the park closed. So we brought her back to the condo and she is already asleep. She said that she felt good. I know that she wanted to do this for Leanna.

We will see how her energy level is tomorrow.

Thursday

Barbara had a good day. We got up and drove to Branson. We met David and Sarah in Joplin and then we drove to Branson. We did some shopping and then ate. We had rented a condo for the weekend. We checked and played a game of cards. It is bedtime. brian and Leanna will arrive later tonight. We have a day planned at silver dollar city

This is to celebrate Leanna's birthday. We thought we would be in California on her birthday but life has changed some of our plans. We decided to keep this weekend and just relax as a family. I sure am thankful that we enjoy each other as family.

Praying that Barbara has a good day tomorrow and that she doesn't get too tired.

Wednesday

We went to Oswego to pay our property taxes. Yes we must pay for owning property. Barbara did pretty good. Then we took a nap. Naps are becoming a must in our house these days. Then we got ready for Awana's. Just as we were to leave Barbara said she wasn't feeling good and needed to lie down. So she did not go tonight. I went and Matt Herold had the lesson. It was very good. He read verses that we had memorized during the year and gave teams points for book, chapter and verse number. Made us realize the importance of memorizing bible verses.

Barbara is doing better. She wanted to eat a snack when I got home.

We just have to remember that is is able to handle about 6 hours and then she needs to rest.

Tuesday

Today is the day we do blood work for the oncologist. I spent the morning working on the lagoon. Then John and Rosie (Barbara's brother and sister in law) came. They went with us to give blood and then we went out to eat. Barbara still has an appetite The doctors said she would loose her appetite but she never has. I think it is because I am such s good cook. Not. She has been real good and hasn't complained about my cooking.

She did rest this afternoon. She is on the computer so she is feeling better. The doctor called and said that her blood was within range. That is always good to hear

Monday

Barbara spent most of the day resting I think that the fact that she spent 12 hours going to Easter services yesterday took their toll on her. She is doing better since she rested.
I mowed the yard and then Barbara and I put some bird feeders out. Almost immediately we had birds coming to eat. The hummingbird feeder that Leanna filled last week was empty so I filled it again. Last fall Barbara purchased a Baltimore Oriole feeder because we have a family in the yard. Anyway we put the feeder up. It is fun to watch the Baltimore oriole family because they have unique color patterns

Here is Barbara watching me work

Notice that the hair is getting longer

Easter

Got up early and went to the lake for a sunrise Easter service

Then we went to church. Had two baptisms this morning.

Barbara had a good day. She seems to have more energy each day.

Looking forward to coming days.

Below is the deck that my brother is putting together.

Saturday

Barbara didn't do much today. She
Rested and slept most of the day. She still has a great appetite. That is good. The doctors say that often patients loose their appetite and then become lethargic Barbara has never had that problem.

We have to go to bed early because we are going to Easter sunrise service. Barbara wants to go. Received a call from Kenya that wanted to pray with and for Barbara. We appreciate all the prayers. You are all awesome