Oct 26th and 27th.

Tuesday was busy. Dan went to have another stress test. I took Yumi and Danni to run some errands. Then we came back to Dinwiddie and spent some time last night grinding up meat and browning it and putting in freezer bags to take back to Logan to make chili with. Finished up last night about 10.
Wednesday we got up and started packing the trailer. It was hot and humid hear in Dinwiddie. We stopped and had lunch with our pastor and dear friend here, Rev. Robert Rowland. We talked about things going on here and things going on in Logan. We have planned a trip for them to come and visit us the first week in December. We are looking forward to spending a few days with them ministering to the people in the Logan area. We came back home and finished packing the trailer so that we will be ready to leave on Friday. Then we went to evening service at Smyrna. It was great to worship with our Smyrna family again.

Oct 25th

Another long day. Dan and I squeeze alot in the schedule when we get a chance to be in Virgina. We did sleep in this morning, because we had a 11:00 doctor appointment and had have blood work. Didn't want to get to early of a start on an empty stomach. Picked up Yumi and Danni for lunch at the Chinese Buffet. Loved it. it was worth the fasting for breakfast. We took them home and then went to the christian book store. Meet a dear friend in the parking lot, Bonnie Conley, hadn't seen her in 4 years. We bought a couple of new sound tracks that we have been wanting. Then we returned back to see our son Andy, he had been out of town with his job and will be leaving again in the morning. won't get to see him again this trip. spent about an hour with him. Then we drove to Crowder Memorial to meet with the youth leaders about a trip next summer to Logan, WV. We had a wonderful time getting to know them. We are looking forward to them coming and being with us soon to check us out and see NCF for themselves. NCF stands for New Covenant Fellowship for those who are not familar with where we are. got back home at about 9:30, glad we didn't start until about 9:30 this morning.  another long day tomorrow.

Sunday October 24th

Long day ahead of me. Dan got up sick at his stomach, so he stayed in the recliner all day. I headed to Smyrna to see our church family and worship at 8:30 am. Early NCF folks. Came home and checked on Dan, he hooked up the trailer and i then headed to Oakland Baptist. Enjoyed their 11:00 service and then they loaded some clothes in the trailer for NCF, then i headed home. Fixed Dan a light lunch and me a sandwich. Watched 1st quarter of the Steeler game and then off to see Ashleigh and Hayley's softball games. Hadn't had a chance to watch to many of this summer. Left the game at 5:30 and headed back to Smyrna for evening services. made it home at 7:30. it was a long day. It was a wonderful day in the house of the Lord.

Oct 22nd and 23rd

We left Pineville, WV at 7:30 am and headed home to Dinwiddie, VA. We are home for a week, lot of appointments and meetings for the week. We headed to Petersburg to drop of a safe with the locksmith to see if they could figure the combination for it. Then went to Hopewell and took our Yumi, Yuki and Danni to dinner at Golden Corral. done that once this week won't need anymore. looking forward to some other of are favorite resturants while home.
Got up Saturday and had to clean up the trailer from sitting empty for 2 months. Went to the grocery store and picked up a few things for the week. Seen my granddaughters here for a few minutes. just tried to relax a little on Saturday. Dan took one dishwasher out and put another in its place that works. He also sealed up a crack that a mouse had found in a cabinet and was making a home. I wasn't overly excited when i saw him.

Oct 18th thru 21st

Started the morning off with a 2 mile walk with Cindy.Monday is always a busy day, catching up office work and New Covenant. Took Amanda to Lowes in the evening and bought paint for the parsonage.
Started the morning off with a 2 mile walk with Cindy.Tuesday we helped get some things ready for the painting. We had prayer meeting on Tuesday evening at one of the members homes. When i got back i started the chicken cooking for Wednesday.
Started the morning off with a 2 mile walk with Cindy.Wednesday the ladies and Charlie came to help paint the parsonage. I worked on the chicken and dumplings for Wednesday evening meal. Dan cleaned leaves and garbage up from the parking lot. Dinner at the church at 3:30. Bible study at 6:00pm.
Thursday worked on the chili for next week's dinner. Then went for a 2 mile walk with Cindy. Did laundry and packed suit cases. Left at 2:00 pm and headed to Pineville to spend the night with Jim and Grace. Drove to Sophie for dinner with them.

Oct 14th thru 17th

Sorry you all, I have gotten behind already. On Thursday we got things ready for Nick and Amanda. They arrived at about 8:30 pm. We helped them unload the truck and then hit the bed for the night.
Got up Friday and made breakfast for Nick, Amanda, Kenny and Cindy. Then we drove them to Charleston to return the truck and went to Sam's Club and took them to lunch.
Saturday we got things ready at the church for Sunday services.
On Sunday we went to church and had a wonderful service, then Dan and I went to Oceana to Harbor Light for the evening service. Cooked chicken noodle soup to take to them for the evening service. Jim and Grace always feed the children after services and before they go home. They had requested some more chicken noodle soup. We returned home about 9:00 pm

October 13th

It has been a long day. Started with a 2 mile walk this morning with Cindy Minney in the park. Then off to rent a carpet cleaner. Six of us tackled the parsonage to clean and get ready for the new youth pastor and his wife. They should arrive late tomorrow evening. We cleaned carpets, washed windows. washed out kitchen cabinets and lined the shelves, and cleaned the bathrooms. Then i finished the ham soup for our Wednesday night dinner. Bible study and now home and ready to go to bed. Still have to do 2 reports for tomorrow and send to the association office and Smyrna Church. Dan cleaned the caulking from around the bathroom tub and then trimmed some trees from the roof. The weather was beautiful today. Our leaves are just starting to change here. It is a little behind this year. Love you all. Take care and God bless you all.
In His Service
Deb

October 12th

Just wanted to update you all on things going on here in Logan, WV. God is awesome and still in control. New Covenant Fellowship has called a youth pastor. Please pray for Nick and Amanda Blankenship as they travel here. They left Arizona today and should arrive sometime on Friday. We just got back from an awesome prayer meeting. Our goal is update this blog each evening with the things going on at the churches here. Pray for Charlie Minney our director of missions. He is traveling this week in Ga. with speaking engagements. Continue to pray for Dan and I as we look for new ways to serve God in the Coalfields Association. There is a link on the page where you can subscribe to have email alerts when something is update. Please stay in contact and pass is on to someone else that you think would be interested in what God is doing here in WV. We love all our family and friends in VA and miss you all. See you at the end of the month.