Joey has been having some pain in his back/hip. He started having swelling friday evening in it. We took him to the doctor yesterday however, our normal doc was not available. The doctor seeing him was uncertain of his care. We have been in touch with our cincinnati doctors today. Genetics is concerened about the pain and swelling and want to see him right away. So, we go tomorrow. They are concerned we are seeing some sort of flair up in whatever genetic disorder he has. They want Nuero to see him sooner as well. I am still waiting on a call back from them. They are also considering him seing some form of a muscle/bone type doc as well. Your prayers would be appreciate as we go tomorrow! I will keep you updated! Thank you so much!


~Mindy

Today...

Well, today, we delievered 7 pans of home made goodies to the nursing home staff! I love to bless people! I think they were blessed! My tummy was growling though as we carried them in! :)

Sunday...

So, Sunday, us girls got together and made some goodies. These goodies were to take to the nursing home to thank them for Granny's care...

Miss Abby sent the boys off to a dissappointing home show in Greenville.

Then she was ready to bake! : )

Abby and Joey worked hard at linging the cup cake tin.

Mamaw and abby taking a rest together!

Dad's favorite! The nutty pretzel bark! :)

My favorite! The chocolate drizzle PB cookies! :)

My mother the cold one! We were all sweating and she was bundled! Over all it was a fun day!!!

Ready to roll...

Well, the back of my van was PACKED with baking items and goodies to take to make these treats for the nursing home! We baked 5 hours! Pictures to come!!! :)

The baking is on...

Well,I have packed my kitchen up and we are heading to my mom and dad's today for baking! My sister and I are going to make some items to take to the nursing home to thank them for Granny's care. I'm excited! I love baking and baking with a cause is even more fun! I'll have to show you somoe of our finished product. Abby is EXTATic ABOUT IT!!! :)

Spring spring SPRING!!!!!!!!!!!

OK, it is like 37 outside!!! My kids are missing the wonderful weather today! This is a picture from last week on one of the absolutely beautiful days we had!!! The kids were having a blast out in the yard. I am looking forward to summer! So are the kids!!!! :) Hopefully we will have NO SNOW today! Rumor had it we were getting it... but I vote that we do NOT! I like the 60's and 70's we had! Bring it on!!!!!

Gutting it!!!!

Well, I've gone nuts again! Nothing makes me feel better than organizing!!!! My cabinets DO NOT look the same! LOL! I love it!!!! So much fun! :) Back to gutting and rearranging!

Weigh day...

Supposed to do this yesterday... but never made it around to it! So, today was my day! I have lost 1.6 lbs. putting me at a total of 8.6 lbs. :) Slow and steady wins the race? Right?? That's what I'm holding on to!!! :)

Left me blank...

I can say that i really don't know what to write here tonight... I am at a loss for words. We are all emotionally exhausted and physcially worn out right now. Miss Abby is still very emotional about it all and Joey, though he doesn't understand, he feels all the turmoil in our hearts right now. He has been clingy too! Poor guy. We had the funeral for granny yesterday. It was just beautiful. Although, I chose not to share, the minister shared Abby's story about knowing Jesus so we could all be together in heaven. I was touched by that! It was also good to hear all the good memories about granny. The last year and a half has been hard... granny has been failing in health and it was good to look back and remember her spunk and what a stinker she could be! Ha! Thanks to those who were supportive. It means a lot! ~Mindy

Check it out...

Head over to Jeff's blog and check out the picture of my completed spice drawer! www.jeffpfohl.blogspot.com He did awesome with this! Show him some love and let him know how good it is! :) I sure love it!!!! ~Mindy

One more round of prayers...

Please pray for my dad. In the midst of every thing, we believe that he has developed a blood claught in his left arm It has begun to move. Dad has a history of heart problems so added caution is taken with these things! Thanks! ~Mindy

I want to say thank you to all of you who have commented here, written, called or even txt me in support. I am overwhelmed at the responses!!! THANK YOU so much for being there for us. Reading eah e-mail has brought so much comfort just knowing how many of you are praying!

Here is the funeral arrangments:

Reichard Funeral Home

400 W. Deerfield Rd

Union City, IN 47390

765-964-3400

Caling hours: Thurs. 10-12

service: 12

Please pray for us today as we are clearing the nursing home of granny's possessions. This is hard for all of us. Also, please pray for Granny's roommate at the nursing home. They were best friends and she is dealing rather hard with this. Thank you! ~mindy

In closing, I want to share this poem my friend Mandy Smith wrote:

Granny

Together we have shared many things,
Now in Gods grace you have your angels wings.

Years have past and time was spent,
To Heavens gates you've now been sent..

Some might say this is where we part,
But God and I know this is only the start.

In His arms so happy and free,
For eternity, that's where you shall be.

I may weep, for you I will miss,
But then I will smile for your eternal bliss.

I know you are happy and so full of love,
Smiles and kisses till we meet up above.

Hard conversations....

Well, after the news of Granny passing away yesterday, we had to sit down with our four year old and tell her the news. My throat clutched because they have faced so much with sickness themselves that I was in fear of what she would think of this new subject of death. She was shattered, but something beautiful came out of it. She said to me "Mommy, we will all be with granny one day in heaven right?" I said to her that we would as long as we had Jesus in our hearts. She thought for a moment and then looked disturbed. Her response to this blew me away "You mean, there are people who won't be there?" I nodded yes and said that having Jesus in your heart is a choice. We have chosen Jesus and some have not. She got a bit misty eyed and really quiet. Next thing you know she stands up and says, "Then we just have to tell every one we can about Jesus. I want every one to go to heaven. Granny is running and playing. She isn't sick any more. Every body needs to go there." I began to cry at her response. She is so right. We all need Jesus but it is a choice. If you are reading this this morning and you haven't met Jesus, My Abby would like to introduce you!

update...

Wanted to quickly update. Granny has passed away. My mom and brother with her in her passing. thank you for your prayers. Also, please pray for Abby. She had a hard time with the news. We were as vague as possible, but enough to let her know. ~Mindy

So thankful...

I am ever grateful for a wonderful husband. Brings me so much joy to watch him as he is a great daddy too! This pic was from yesterday when he got home from church. The kids were both cackling and just enjoying daddy! So wonderful! God has blessed me!

Granny...

We are asking for prayers for granny. The doctor was in today and explained the granny is quickly loosing ground. She said it could be today or a couple of months, but granny is about to meet Jesus. We are asking that you pray for every one involved and peace for her in this time. Thanks! ~Mindy

Lovin' it....

Well, Jeff is at work again with his wood working. This is the drawer that sits by my stove. I have a hard time finding my spices in the cabinet above the stove because I am so stinking short. He is builing removable racks into this draw that my spices will sit on. I'm so excited about it I can't stand myself!!! I absolutely love things to be orderly in my kitchen and this will line them up side by side in an orderly fashion! I can even alphabatize them if I want!!! Whoo!!! when he has it finished, he'll post in on his blog so you can see the full project completed! www.jeffpfohl.blogspot.com

As for the kiddos, they are still sick. Joey had a tummy ache in the night. He told me "Belwy huts! Tiss it mamaw!" So cute!! Abby ran temp through the night... maybe some day we'll be germ free! I have had no update yet today on my granny! More when I know it! Thanks so much for those who have been praying!
~Mindy

What a bummer!!!!

I say good bye to yet another crock pot!!! I wear my crockpots out fast cause I use them A LOT!!! I will miss you my crockpot!! I will miss you deeply! :( Ok, for real... I need to go shopping now! I can't live with out because we'd never eat at home with out it!

Ended with a bang...

Today has been super busy! I stopped for a short visit with granny. Took her some pictures of the kids and a picture abby colored for her! Then I was off to a cooking show! It was GREAT show! I was VERY excited!!! Then when I got home, Abby needed some girl time. So we got out the polish and spruced ourselves up! Miss Abby did her own... these aren't great pics cause I was using my cell, but still worth sharing! LOL! We had polish every where needless to say! :)

For a quick update... Abby and Joey are both running periodic fevers. Joey more so than Abby. However, Abby isn't feeling to great herself, it is obvious to see. Very tired and fussy most of the time.

As for Granny, she has been diagnosed with Mersa in her Leg (She fell awhile back and has an open wound), she sepsa in her blood, & Having problems with her BP dropping. She is hanging in there however, today having some difficulty breathing because of congestive heart failure. Thanks for the prayers!

Joey's doc appointment...

Joey was seen today for a mystery fever he's been having. They said that he has RSV and that he may be looking at tubes in his ears. He has fluid behind the right ear drum and hasn't been able to rid it even after antibiotics.

update...

Granny has an infection in her blood. It has gone clear through her body. Mom says they are saying it isn't good. ~Mindy

Prayers appreciated...

I posted a couple days ago about my granny, Mabel. She is continuing to loose ground with her health. She is 94. They are sending her to the hospital today. That is all I know for now. They are concerned she has now developed Pnuemonia. I am not going yet as I don't want the kids hanging out in the ER today, but I am waiting for updates. Your prayers would be appreciated right now. Thank you!
~Mindy

Going going gone!!!

Congrats to Marjorie Alberson! She has booked a show with a friend on the 30th! Marjorie will be recieving a free product and her friend a free show! Thanks much Marj! Way to grab that free stuff!! If you are interested in a free stufff... keep an eye out! I'm always giving something away! It could be you in the spot light next time! :)

Want free stuff???

Good morning!!!

I am looking for a host for the 30th of March. It is a Monday.

If any one is interested, I am offering a free show that evening! That means, I pay for the ingredients for the demo. They just have to have friends over, provide some drinks and we'll have a blast! You can even use my house if you are interested!

Also, I am offering a free gift to the one who gets me the show! So... if you are interested in a free gift and find some one interested in a free show... I'm your lady! :)

If you book the show yourself, the free gift AND the free show are yours!!! So, let me know today! First come first serve on this one!

Grab it fast while you can!

New spot...

So... I wanted to create a place to show my hobby... my goal is to one day make cakes... so... Here goes nothing! you can watch me learn as I display my new creations... www.mindyscakeplace.blogspot.com

Pretty stinking proud!!!

Well, here it is! I have accomplished my to do list and it is only 12:40 A.m.! I'm pretty proud of this cake! I so enjoy cakes and hope one day that I can make them for people more than just for a favor! ;) Maybe some day I'll be good enough! Practice practice practice! :)

AHHHHH!!!!

OK- Here is my to do list for today...

1. Pampered chef contacts/calls for shows

2. cook dinner for tonights growth group

3. make dessert for tonight

4. make a two tier cake and decorate it by tomorrow mornign

5. clean my house

6. do the kids schooling

7. dance class

8. finish the laundry

9. Oh... don't forget... feed my children lunch!

LOL! I don't know if i can do it all! Just call me super woman!!! LOL! :) Life is bliss! Enjoy your day every one! It is sunny and wonderful here! :)

Granny

Hey all! I'm asking you to pray for my Granny right now. She is not feeling well at all. She has been having some health issues. Recently she has fallen and has been loosing ground with her health since. She is going to be 94 this year. Please pray for wisdom for family as we make decisions and work with granny1 Thanks all!

Oh so wonderful!!!!!!!

It is WONDERFUL outside today!!!!!!

Another bug....

Well, we are home with a mystery bug today! Both kiddos have had fevers and the only complaint is tummy.... No symptoms... just complaints... Hmm... So, we are grateful for online service! We'll be watching live! My sweet hubby is preaching today... so join us! www.farmlandfriends.org watch live at 1045!!!
~Mindy~

Weigh in day!!!!

Friday is weigh day!!!! I have lost 2 lbs this week putting me at 18 for my total! Yippy!!!! Now to begin another week of getting healthy! :) Thanks to those who are praying... oh and for those who watch my weight loss ticker... I have gotten it current now! :) later!

Life styles...

Well, we are still working very hard at learning to eat healthier foods. The kids aren't as thrilled as we are... but they are actually adapting well. THey LOVE snack time. Joey's favorite is Cherry tomatoes and Abby's favorite is oranges. She just loves them! Meal time though is a bit of a challenge. I'm learning to cook veggies with more flavor and I'm learning to use a lot of fresh herbs and spices. That is helping all of our taste buds! I'm proud of the changes we have made and proud of the kids for trying new things. They aren't there yet on all the fresh... but they are coming along and hey, they are kids! The metabolize fatty foods bettter than mommy and daddy! Ha! Thanks for those who have praying for us. Keep it up! We still have a LONG road!

~Mindy~

Good evening and good night!!!

It's been a rat race today! Good day, but I'm wiped! So... Night! :)

Wonderful day...

My asthma is acting up... so I have had to stay in today. However, I am very excited to say that because of it... I can see my desk again! LOL! I have had a lot of shows lately and had stacks EVERY WHERE! So... there you have it... there is some desk top there after all! :)

Tonight is growth group... so I made home made lasagna today for every one... Umm... they'll be lucky if I don't bake it and eat it before they all get here! Wow! It smells yummy!!! :) I love lasagna!!!!

who loves spring????

I tell you, all this warm weather is wonderful! I wish it could absolutely stay! Jeff made pork chops on the grill last night! So so very yummy! He is the man when it comes to grilling! I am really looking forward to when spring is here to stay and summer is on the way! I just want to be outside! Hope all are having a great day! We have a busy one ahead of us! I'm excited though, it is growth group night! I just love growth group! :)

Sunday Morning...

I am very excited! It is a Sunday morning and we are ALL healthy and WELL and get to go!!! Yippy!!!! See you there! If you are stuck in, Join us live at 1045 via the web! www.farmlandfriends.org Have a great Sunday every one! -Mindy

So blessed!

I just got home from a cooking show! I was there 4 hours and totally wiped! BUT it was an awesome show and I had so much fun doing it! My biggest show ever! :) But on arriving home, Jeff had my dinner ready. HOME MADE fajitas! He even cut up fresh mushrooms just the way I like it and put them in! The man despises mushrooms and refuses to touch them! He had my toppings all sat out, with a glass of Crystal light! So sweet! Thanks honey! I love you!!! :)

Happy 60th dad!

Well, it is finished! Happy Birthday dad! May not be the most beautiful, but my heart was in it and I love ya! :) On a side note, Please pray for my dad. He has pneumonia now. Dad has heart problems and it is some times hard on him to fight these things So, your prayers would be GREATLY appreciated!! thanks! -Mindy

Very exciting!!!!

Well, I am very excited! I went to our monthly pampered chef meeting last night. While there, they gave me a gift for achieving certain goals! I received a Pampered chef calendar calculator combo! So Exciting! I will proudly use that at my shows!!! Then, I was awarded four ribbons for my sales in February! A ribbon for a $400 show, a ribbon for a $1,000 month, A ribbon for holding the highest dollar show on our team and a ribbon for having the highest sales that month on our team! Oh man! Was I ever feeling blessed! At the very end of the show, they rewarded me with a plaque to hang on the wall. I had not realized but starting out and all, I have been in the top 31 NATIONALLY in pampered chef sales! YIPPEE!!!! I came home on a cloud last night! :) So fun to be there and get the pat on the back. I'm not a big person for that, but every once in awhile... it just FEELS GOOD! :) yeah for me last night! A HUGE thank you to ALL OF YOU who have helped me get here and held shows! You guys are awesome and I look forward to being your consultant for a VERY LONG time!!!! :)

Birthday time!!!

Well, dad's birthday is just around the corner! he turns 60 tomorrow... I have started on his cake. He likes trains... so this is the beginning of it... I am no where near done, but It hought I'd share my progression. Umm... not one of my best so far! It is REALLY hard to use a cake mold. first time I have done that. Ug! So... we'll see what the final product is. :) But, for now... here is my chuckle! :)

Todays task...

Today, I have been working on my dad's 60th birthday cake. I love baking but this one is going to be a challenge! Hang in for pictures of the finished product! :) It could be interesting!!!

All time low...

Well, I have come to realize that my health has hit an all time low! Kind of scary actually. So, Jeff and I have been doing a lot of talking and praying. We do diets and fail, we work out a few days and quit... choices and changes have to be made and made now. Not only is my health in jeopardy right now, but I am teaching my kids habits that they are going to have this battle soon themselves. I'm just really not OK with that. So, today, the kids and I had a long talk. There is NO junk in our house any more. All of it is gone. The only thing left is fresh fruit, veggies, string cheese, cottage cheese and nuts. So... we have made a promise to each other (Jeff and I) that we will not allow each other to buy junk. It's over. Our lives are to be for the Glory of God and I don't want to loose that over poor choices. I don't want my kids to loose that over my poor choices... so, we are starting a new day. Please pray though because this is a battle. It isn't easy to do this and it isn't easy to stay with those commitments, but we have to. Absolutely have to! Thanks all! -Mindy

bleach...

Whelp, I now need about 20 of these wonderful bottles to de-bug and de-germ my house!!! Ug!

Pampered Chef...

I am back doing pampered chef very regularly but with much more balance this time! I think where I went wrong and why I felt conviction I was in the wrong is I let my life get consumed by it! So... Back at it! I am really enjoying it and it is very good away time for me! So, if any one is interested... I'm your lady! :) I'd love to do a show for you! -Mindy

Tool man Joey!!!!

Joey's been working hard fixing up our house today! Thanks buddy!

You are one hand little man!

Fare well!

We said good bye to the little snail in our fish tank! He's out lived many, but was a good bye to him last night! Abby handled it very well. She threw him a kiss and hug and told him good bye. Turned around and said "Guess we'll have to buy a new one now!" LOL! Little stinker! I have to say, that snail had laid so many eggs in it's time that I was glad to see it go. I didn't tell her that! We'll just hope that maybe the next one WON'T LAY EGGS!!! :)