Flooded out

 Our apartment flooded on Friday and we were moved to a studio apartment, all furnished. We have been slowly moving our stuff here and are comfortable for the time being.  Out apartment is being refurbished, so we want it ready when we go back , which I hope is soon.  It has been hard for both of us, but we are making do.  

We got to Church today and I played an American Medley for the special.  It was well received, but I don't feel the need to play o a  regular basis.

Will keep posting as we continue on this new journey.

Loosing friends

 At our Solstice living center, I lost 2 friends this week.  One moved to another faclity for more care and one died in his sleep last night.  of course that is what is expected, but it still causes grief. I try not to dwell on this too much.  

We are adjusting to our new life and participate in more activities. 

 I play more piano than I did at home.  My new keyboard is not satisfactory but I manage to practice enough to have music to play for 30 minutes every week day at a social. 

 We have lots of help in the apartment and with chores.  All in all God is good and we are happy as can be.

new keyboard

 I have a piano keyboard, all 88 keys and many sounds.  It's not the same as my grand by any means,  Its       fun to practice on and play for fun .  Barb sent me some  pictures

May 27

 We have been in our new home nearly 3 weeks and are feeling very good.  We have flowers on the balcony. We have walked and rode to the duck pond and met many new friends.  

Beth is back in Maine and we hope to see Charlie today as he is here in Colorado for two weeks.  

I get my new keyboard on Friday, so I can practice in the room for the ice cream social hour where I will be playing some.  

We have met lots of nice people.  Tonight Peggy who had lived in south Africa, came to visit and look  at our African pictures.  I walked her home and petted     her pretty cat.

70 aniversary

 /we are celebrating iyr 70th anniversary here at Senor LIVing at Mesa Verd.  So far we are very happy and have met many new friends.  I am playing piano for people and  having a good time.  It isn't Home, but we are getting there.  We miss our friends and our church.  I woke this morning seeing my flowers being destroyed in the sun room.  It was just a bad dream but surely close to the truth.  

Finally in Colorado

 We arrived on May 9th and entered our apartment where Beth had unpacked and placed everything in a perfect place.  It is just like home in many respects.  We   to know our way around and Tom enjoys running people over on his scooter. Actually, he hasn't done that yet.The people are very friendly.   have
lovely views from our rooms.

FUrniture in Grand Junction

 Yes, the van has unloaded in our apartment.  So excited.   CTS comes on 4-27 and Bryce on May 2.   Busy time.