Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Bits & Pieces Wednesday 7-29-2020

Howard Koehoorn needs your prayers and now. He was found by Denny Mulder in the driveway next to his truck. He was showing signs of a stroke, so was asked to get a helicopter to fly him to the stroke center in Neenah, Wisconsin. After a CT Scan, they found he has a brain bleed. He had one 8 years ago and this one is worse than the first one. No surgery right now. He is being monitored for now. He isn't very alert but has moved his left side and has said a few words. Cards can be sent to 509 W Brown St., Waupun, WI 53963. Spin the prayer wheel for Howard!!

We have a Like-New Park Model For Rent: September, October, November, and December. If interested call Betsy at 309-344-1583 or Merv at 956-246-2876.

Spin the Prayer Wheel for Howard!!

Stay Safe and Healthy.......
Betsie Brown



Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Bits & Pieces Monday 7-27-2020



I want to thank Lynn for her updates for Trophy through the hurricane that just went through South Texas. She let us know when there is live stemming when it was on so we could see the krgv's weather when it was on live. I for one watched Tim Smith and his crew giving updates on the storm.

Again it is with sadness that I let you know of the passing of Harold Henning of Shell Rock, Iowa. Cards can be sent to Margaret Henning, 2521 Butler Ave., Shell Rock, IA 50670.

Some have asked about the population of Trophy now. Lynn reported last week Tuesday that there are: 81 people on 50 sites with 18 pets.

I will be sending out August's Birthday and Anniversary calendar soon. If you want yours added let me know your name and date.

Again thanks to JD and Lynn for their work at Trophy Gardens!!

Stay Safe and Healthy......
Betsie Brown

Thursday, July 23, 2020

Bits & Pieces Wednesday 7-22-2020


Bits & Pieces
Wednesday 7-22-2020

Barb and Jake Jacobson would like to thank all the Trophy family for the cards, phone calls, and especially the prayers for Jake. As I said before we are in a holding pattern while Mayo reviews all his tests on his stoke, do more testing, and then determine if it is worth the risk to do surgery. We will go back in January.

We in Eastern Ontario, haven't seen rain for a good month either, our farmers are also in need of prayers. Greetings from Rudy and Kay Stouwe, 
Hastings, Ont.

Thanks to all of the trophy gardens residents for the outpouring of love for my mother, Ivy Pollock, your cards made me and my family stronger to get through this. Thanks again for your support.    Ivy died at her home on Lake Huron after a beautiful sunset with family by her side which she always loved. She did get to read all her birthday cards and made her feel really proud of all her friends especially the cards from the Three Stooges, Marilyn Monroe, and John Wayne.   Again thanks for all your support from Rotten Ron and family.


Stay Safe and Healthy!!
Wear your masks when you go out...
Betsie Brown

Bits & Pieces Tuesday 7-21-2020


Bits & Pieces
Tuesday 7-21-2020

Charles Fellenstein is looking for a handyman to help him. 
He has a wall that is having some problems and needs help with that.
 Call 913-515-6403.

The farmers in central Iowa need rain!! 
I'm sure there other areas that could use the rain too. 
Say some prayers for them. They haven't had any rain for quite a while.

Stay Safe and Stay Healthy!!

Wear your mask...
Betsie Brown

Friday, July 17, 2020

Bits & Pieces Thursday 7-16-2020


From Bev: THIS HAS BEEN DAY 21 OF THIS VIRUS. WHATEVER ANYONE DOES, AT LEAST
 WEAR A MASK...WASH HANDS AND STAY OUT OF PLACES THAT NEED NOT GO IN......   
 I AM SO SAD AND WEAK BUT I HAVE A WONDERFUL FAMILY TO HELP ME GET THRU MY LOSS
 OF 61 YEARS AND HELP ME RECOVER.     THERE WERE 7 OF OUR FAMILY MEMBERS THAT WERE 
SICK WITH THIS AWFUL VIRUS.  BE CAREFUL AND THANKS FOR ALL THE TROPHY PRAYERS --- 
 KEEP THEM COMING –

I read on Facebook that Madonna Verripsfeyerabend had a valve replacement surgery today 
with a temporary pacemaker put in. Daughter Darla is with her in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. 
If all goes well the pacemaker will be removed and she will be able to go home tomorrow, Friday.
 I couldn't find an address for Madonna for cards so if anyone has an address let me know.

Let's keep spinning the prayer wheel for all those in the Trophy Gardens family needing our prayers.
Keep Safe and Healthy!!

Betsie Brown



Thursday, July 16, 2020

Bits & Pieces Wednesday 7-15-2020



Today is tax day. Did you get yours done?

Betty Harris passed away on July 7th. Her obituary can be found at www.gundersonfuneralhome.com Betty was 91 years old and a full-time Trophy residence for quite a few years. Cards can be sent to Betty's daughter, Judy Peek, 4335 Pioneer Trail SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403


An update on Bev McEnaney. Bev and family members are all improving.  Bev is very weak but feels like she is getting better each day. It is approximately two weeks since they got sick. Keep the prayer wheel spinning so eventually the family members can go back to work and do their farm chores.

Spin the Prayer Wheel for those at Trophy that has been tested positive for the virus. Prayers so they don't get so sick with the virus.

Stay Safe and Healthy!!

Betsie Brown