On Monday, April 20, 2026, dinner was hamburger and tater tots. Grandma played BINGO and won. Becky stopped and we got a birthday card ready for Evelyn Moralez, who works in the kitchen. Becky then took Grandma outside to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air. Then she took Grandma to supper, where she ate rice soup and a sandwich.
On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, Grandma ate breakfast of cocoa wheats, donut, and an egg. There was fun and fitness in the morning and after lunch, Grandma got her fingernails painted pink. Mason Fruechte won the Minnesota FFA Association Livestock Evaluation Contest at their state convention. Mason attends Pipestone High School. He is the son of Justin and Crissa Fruechte, grandson of Fred and Cindy Zenk, and great-grandson of Darleen Cuppy.
On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Grandma ate oatmeal with raisins, toast, and chocolate milk. Grandma played BINGO and won four times. It was hot and windy today, so we didn’t go outside. Becky stopped in and read the newspaper to Grandma. While Becky was there, Candi had called on the Video Frame.
On Thursday, April 23, 2026, Grandma enjoyed breakfast. There was fun and fitness in the morning and yard Yahtzee for the afternoon activity.
On Friday, April 24, 2026, grandma enjoyed cocoa wheats and chocolate milk for breakfast. Lunch was lasagna, green beans, and a breadstick. Grandma played BINGO in the afternoon. Becky stopped in after she got home from the track meet in Mount Vernon. Becky showed a picture of Johnny Knippling’s grandsons, Grady and Jaspur Gran up on the podium for getting 4th and 5th in the shot put. Becky assisted Grandma back to her room from the dining hall. Grandson Brock Krueger of DSU was competing at the Drake Relays in Des Moines, IA, in triple jump. He jumped 45’ 2.5” to place 11th overall in the Men’s University/ College division.
On Saturday, April 25, 2026, Grandma had oatmeal and raisins, toast, and chocolate milk for breakfast. Dinner was goulash and green beans. Becky and Mike Krueger went to Mitchell to attend the JR/SR prom of Carlie Bell. Brian Bell took Berklie to Sioux Falls to sing with the Mitchell Area Children’s Choir at the SD Children’s Choir Festival and made it back to Mitchell for grand march. Also having prom was greatgrandson, Mason Fruechte in Pipestone, MN, and granddaughter, Ella White at SF Lincoln.
On Sunday, April 26, 2026, Grandma had oatmeal with raisins, cinnamon roll, and juice for breakfast. For lunch, she ate pork chop with gravy, au gratin potatoes, and pie. Cindy was on the Video Frame when Becky arrived, and they had a nice visit and some good laughs. Laughter is good medicine. Becky took Grandma down to the dining room for supper, where they were having chicken salad sandwiches and potato soup. Becky showed Karen Fastnacht a picture of her grandson, Liam, who was running the 2-mile run at the track meet on Friday in Mount Vernon. Liam runs for Chamberlain HS. Grandma has been enjoying the rain showers from her window, and someone told her earlier today that we have received almost 2 inches of much needed moisture.
“Keeping busy and making optimism a way of life can restore your faith in yourself.” – Lucille Ball “The power of positivity lies not just in having a good attitude, but in being willing to see the silver lining, even on the hardest days. It’s about choosing hope over despair, kindness over indifference, and love over fear. When you commit to seeing the good in the world and in yourself, you become part of the light that changes everything.”