Thursday 04.10.2014

Happy I felt pretty good when I woke this morning.

The day on the J.O.B. was better than anticipated--we had someone come in "over and above" and helped with the timed testings that needed to be done on all the babies.Thanks, Joyce, for making a much better work day for us all!!

I didn't get supper, though, and ate when I got home.

Then I got really sleepy.

Tomorrow I hope to run, and a trip for a few groceries is on the list.

Thank you for reading. Hugs.

Wednesday 04.09.2014

After a "nap" last night I got up and went to work.

Boy were we busy.

And will be tomorrow, too.

I noticed a few bug splats on the windshield this morning after my trip the last couple of days.

It's official; Spring has arrived.

Thank you for reading. Hugs.

Tuesday 04.08.2014

What a great day today!!

Overcast this morning, but cleared out and turned into a beautiful blue sky day.  For a few hours.

Evelyn insisted on fixing breakfast for us, and wouldn't let me help. We visited for a while, and the now sunny sky beckoned me outdoors.

I first saw the neighbor across the street, and went over to visit her. So nice.

Walked around the "corner"--the end of the road then lakeside around to the former JC. Lots of ice still on the lake, with the edges starting to melt. Most areas that I saw were frozen still along the seawalls, but the melting areas were where there was no seawall. The ice looks quite thick. I went on down to the GC, enjoying the sunshine and light breeze. It felt good and smelled good.

I came across a guy cutting down trees, loading wood, and also talked with another neighbor.

By the time I got back to E & B's, it was 2:30. I loaded up and left.

Uncle Carl was in the bed again, sleeping. I was just going to leave when he opened his eyes. I said hello, it's Kathy Jean-O, and he smiled and talked with me, saying he was having a better day today. I didn't stay long.

I had brought a snack to eat on the way home, and I got that out when I got back to the car. Since it was so nice out, I sat there and ate.

A safe drive to the MediLodge.  Aunt Lois was in the dining room for supper. She looked good, and wanted to show me her "new" room. She was able to wheel herself down the hall, and is anticipating going home on Thursday. Yay!!!

Since Diane was at the house, I went there to say Hi to her, too. It was a nice break.

A rain shower came up just as I was going to leave, so I stayed another few minutes until it passed. Just a couple miles away, the pavement was dry. Ha!!  Isn't it strange when you come across that??

A safe drive the rest of the way home.

And I arrived about 9:20.

Unloaded, unpacked, fixed a snack and ate, got foods ready for lunch tomorrow, and ready for bed.

Sure was a nice couple days.

Thank you for reading. Hugs.

Monday 04.07.2014

What a great day today!!

Tried to “get going” this morning.  Didn’t do so well at the “up and at ‘em”.  And it didn’t really matter—it’s my day and my schedule. 

So, I did what I needed to do, leaving the house about 11:20-ish. My goal was 10:00, and I felt good about the time.

A safe drive north, thank you God. 

Surprised at the areas that had some snow, some ponds were still iced, and lots of people were doing outdoor chores.

I stopped at the Care Home in Rose City to see Uncle Carl, surprised to find him in the bed.  Dressed, under the covers. He was awake, though, and looked like he almost recognized me.  I said, “Hello, Uncle Carl, it’s Kathy Jean-O”, and he had instant recognition and smiled and spoke.

I sat next to him, and we talked for a while.  He drifted off into the past, so I listened and made appropriate noises.  I stayed longer than planned, but not as long as I could have. I don’t think he has many visitors. 

On to The Lake.

Grace Street is very soft. Like I wouldn’t drive on it again if it was raining.  All was well at the GC; looks like the structures survived the winter.

Evelyn and Bob welcomed me warmly, and we had a great evening. To my surprise, they “salvaged” lots of things from the JC.  They brought the bedroom set—headboard, footboard, mattresses, lowboy dresser with mirror—and put it in the upstairs bedroom, so I would have “my own bed and room” when I came to visit. The portable heater had been on since yesterday so it would be warm.   Love them, love that they would do this for me.

I was overwhelmed and humbled.

We enjoyed the potato soup I had brought. Bob napped a couple hours on the sofa, while Evie and I cleaned up the kitchen, then she and I spent the remainder of the evening learning her cell phone.  Had it for 2 years—didn’t know how to get to her pictures, retrieve voice or text messages.  She’s excited now that she knows more about the mini SD card and how to move the photos.

Hoping to sleep tonight.

Tomorrow I’d like to go for a walk, stop at the care home in Rose City on the way home, stop in Montrose to visit Aunt Lois and Diane, and get home before 10pm.  Might be unrealistic.  We’ll see.

Thank you for reading. Hugs.

Sunday 04.06.2014

Worked today--they had seven babies during the night.  Whew!!

I'm finally able to go to The Lake tomorrow. Just for an overnight.  Evelyn and Bob have asked several times over the winter when I am coming up, and with the snows, ice, sub-zero temps, work schedule, and meetings added on at the last minute, I've not been able to go.

I put together a pot of potato soup to take. Man, does it smell good, and tasted good, too!!  I hope to visit Uncle Carl in Rose City, too.

I may not post tomorrow night. Be back Tuesday.

Thank you for reading. Hugs.