Tom

I failed to do a post when Tom passed,  so will so it now.  

ON March 1. 2026 tom went to his eternal resting place.  He had been in very poor health for many months and this was progressing after his initial fall to break a hip.  My heart was not ready to let him go, but I could no longer care for him.  He was in no pain for his final days, but it was torture to watch him wasting away. so it was actual relief when he finally gave up the fight.  I miss him terribly, but moving into the smaller apartment helped me adjust to being alone.  Our anniversary is coming up this week and I feel so alone. After the fall and two operations, he could only sit in his wheelchair and listen to stories on his recorder.  We could not actually communicate as he could no longer hear me talk and we couln't watch TV together as he couldn't see. This  was not living except he enjoyed company  and family came frequently.  Of course our Beth was  constantly at his side. I never would have survived without her.  

We had a celebration of life  at church and Beth and Charles Thomas along with Grandchildren  Ethan Ray, Molly Radwany, Heather Mauer,Great grandchildren, Aden Mauer, Autumn Mauer, Gabrielle Mauer,  Great Children, Hazel Ray, Sadie and Rosemanry Radwany were all present.  Friend and former Missionaly Ginnie Switzer Wade came for the celebration.  She was very dear to us and we spent 6 weeks in south Africa with she and her husband Rex Switzer.  

I continue to live it this independent living facility and have made many fiends, but their is a big hole in my life and I try to be brave and struggle on with Beth being my support.  I suppose I will always miss him as we were married for 70 years and the anniversary is the 21 of May which is next Thursday.

grand Mesa

 Beth took me on an adventure today up the Grand Mesa.  She also took me through the palasades to see the orchads of peach trees.  What a sight that was.  So many orchads full of trees that will be loaded with peaches this summer of the best kind to be found anywhere in the US.   Each bend in the roadbrought more awesome views of the grandure of the mesa.  It was a beautidul ride and I do have some pictures if I can get them loaded.  Beth is truly the best daughter a mother could have and it was a beautiful day, not just  the mountains, but being with your daughter was the apple of the eye.  I shall now try to load the picutres. 

Caroline

 Carline has not been out of her room except to go to the doctor for over a year.  Today I took her a plant and visited a long time while sitting on her couch and she held my hand.  She sill come o hear me play the piano on Tuesday.  If she does that will be the first time ever to venture out of her room.  I will not believe it until I see it.  at least it is a break through.     The Lord worked this out.  Who knows where it will lead?

Downtown Grand JUnction

Yesterday Beth took me riding in her new  toyato road trek, Arnelda.  We tourned downtown Main Street and saw wonderful art.   There were many sculptures lining the street, and green space was abundant.  Small shops lined the street and it looks like a fun outing, just to walk up and sown the street. That will no doubt be an outing in my future.   

March 2026 ending

 Tom  has been gone a month now and the loss is still fresh in my mind, but I manage to stay at peace and not cry as much.  

I actually played shuffleboard last night and beat the two guys who were playing with me.  It was beginners luck.  Though I may play again.  It was something to do.  

Beth came over and took me on a ride in her new car named Arnelda.  We also went clothes shopping at Pennys one day.  Today she is coming over to take me shopping for a few things and is staying for lunch which happens to be pretty good today. 

I still like my new apartment.  Beth helped me bring in the plants from the patio as we expect some freezing weather this weekend.

I am going to Bible study on JUDE on Monday mornings.   A friend from chuch, Beth, is picking me up.    It rained a little last night.  This area needs rain badly, but I guess it will come.   

New apartment

 I have successfully moved all my treasures into a one bedroom apartment and everything I wanted fit.  I still miss Tom terribly, but I have a fresh start and time will heal the heartache.  I get my strength form the Lord.

I don't have a nice view like the last apartment, but I can always walk outside and change my view.  Beth and  Hazel came by this morning and I was very happy to see them.  I also saw that Heather and family are coming for the service Friday.  MY heart is overflowing.