Yes, We are still showing more cases and more deaths. We are cooped in the house, but that is okay. I can do puzzles, play cards with Tom and play he piano. Made red beans and rice today for lunch with cornbread, comfort food. The forecast tonight calls for 6 inches of snow tomorrow, so I will be trapped in the house for that alone.When will spring actually come to Maine?
I have cancelled my piano students until the virus thing is over,, also my housecleaner.
Sunday, March 22, 2020
Saturday, February 24, 2018
Trials
Life does have its ups and downs. The latest down is with Lee, Granddaughter Heather's husband, who may have lymphoma. He worked so hard to get through school for a nursing degree and just last fall was hired in a hospital emergency room. He loved his job and he and Heather could finally get their heads above water. With three children to support, this life is very fragile right now.
And to cap it all off, Heather had started going to church and taking the kids to Sunday School. Go figure!
I am a very concerned grandmother. We live so far away too. They live in Indiana. Please God, hear our prayers for Lee.
And to cap it all off, Heather had started going to church and taking the kids to Sunday School. Go figure!
I am a very concerned grandmother. We live so far away too. They live in Indiana. Please God, hear our prayers for Lee.
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Test is over
January 30, 2018,
My follow up colonoscopy fro 5 year ago is over and done with. All was well and I won't have to do that again in my lifetime.
I was a little worried and naturally thought of all the bad things that might turn up. Pastor Dad came over before we went to hospital and read some of David's Psalms on faith and not looking at the worst scenario, but trusting god to take care of everything. I was at peace going into the test. Now it's over, praise God.
On to the next big adventure which will be to buck the flu and fly to Dallas to see C and L,
My follow up colonoscopy fro 5 year ago is over and done with. All was well and I won't have to do that again in my lifetime.
I was a little worried and naturally thought of all the bad things that might turn up. Pastor Dad came over before we went to hospital and read some of David's Psalms on faith and not looking at the worst scenario, but trusting god to take care of everything. I was at peace going into the test. Now it's over, praise God.
On to the next big adventure which will be to buck the flu and fly to Dallas to see C and L,
Saturday, January 27, 2018
Today is Saturday, January 27, 2017. Tom went with me to town today of my pedicure. I get one every 6 weeks as I can't cut my toenails and I just like the hot soapy soak and attention. I also got a manicure with clear polish. I don't like color as I can't keep them pretty for any time at all. I mess them up easily.
Now,, I 'm gearing up to start Easter cantata practice for the first time in about three years. God will give me strength, I'm sure. We will team with the seventh Day church choir. should be lots of fun.
I am now trusting that all will go well with my colonoscopy Tuesday. I"m no longer assuming it will be a death sentence as I got down my suitcase to pack for Dallas.
Not looking forward to the test. but only the days after.
Now,, I 'm gearing up to start Easter cantata practice for the first time in about three years. God will give me strength, I'm sure. We will team with the seventh Day church choir. should be lots of fun.
I am now trusting that all will go well with my colonoscopy Tuesday. I"m no longer assuming it will be a death sentence as I got down my suitcase to pack for Dallas.
Not looking forward to the test. but only the days after.
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Relatives
I think I have relatives all over the globe, but memories are really shot from my early years. I had 4 step siblings and have kept in regular touch with Dennis, the son of Elman my half brother. Also with Mark and Marqueta from half brother Merkle's adopted family.
I kept up with half sister Jean when she was in Indiana, but her family fell by the wayside. I know she went to live with son Paul and his wife, Michelle in California and eventually died there. Her other kids, Dwayne, Roger and Hope disappeared from my memory. I'v lost touch with half sister Maxine's family as well. All half siblings are passed away, but their family lives on.
I can place them all in my memory when they visited the farm, but as I recall, those were not happy times and I believe I have suppressed them mostly from my memory. My mother was not fond of my dad's previous family and family fights were frequent. In my young mind, I can't recall details due to plain not remembering or deliberately suppressing.
I have very pleasant memories of my relationship with Merkel and Mary as they were around a lot and took me under their wing., but I was too young to remember Elman at all and he never lived nearby.
Now as I approach 85 year old, I would like to reach out to more of my kin.
I kept up with half sister Jean when she was in Indiana, but her family fell by the wayside. I know she went to live with son Paul and his wife, Michelle in California and eventually died there. Her other kids, Dwayne, Roger and Hope disappeared from my memory. I'v lost touch with half sister Maxine's family as well. All half siblings are passed away, but their family lives on.
I can place them all in my memory when they visited the farm, but as I recall, those were not happy times and I believe I have suppressed them mostly from my memory. My mother was not fond of my dad's previous family and family fights were frequent. In my young mind, I can't recall details due to plain not remembering or deliberately suppressing.
I have very pleasant memories of my relationship with Merkel and Mary as they were around a lot and took me under their wing., but I was too young to remember Elman at all and he never lived nearby.
Now as I approach 85 year old, I would like to reach out to more of my kin.
Saturday, December 30, 2017
Last of 2017
Yes, 2017 is about over. We have had a great year. Spent a wonderful winter holiday in Dallas in February. We almost got stuck in DC overnight due to a snow storm, but managed to get our flights changed so that didn't happen. Chuck and Luella showed us a grand time in Dallas with lots of good food, museums, Chinese multi media show and warm weather.
Spent the summer with Tom using Charlies' new Kabota tractor moving rock out of the trails and Mary supervising the gardener as he worked the flower beds.
Tom developed Macular Degeneration and now needs monthly shots in his left eye. Not pleasant at all, but his vision returned in that eye.
We got a surprise message on Facebook from childhood friend, Clyde Hatten and met them one day on Mt Desert Island. They live in nearby Clinton. They bought lobster rolls and took us to Reversing Falls for a picnic. Clyde pulled cold drinks and table settings from his car trunk and we had a lovely time visiting with he and his wife Marland.
In May, Tom took me to a chalet for a few days for our 62 wedding celebration on Campobello Island in Nova Scotia. We had a wonderful time exploring the lighthouses, beaches and carriage trails.
Later in September, we would do the same thing with Chuck and Luella. It is a short 5 hour trip from Sumner. I'm sure we will go more if time allows us.
In July, Heather, Lee, Autumn, Aden and Gabriel came for a visit. We had a grand time. The kids love the woods and climbed many trees, hiked many trails and played hours on a tire swing that Tom put up in then birch in the back yard. We also spent a day in New Hampshire at Clarks Trading Post where the kids enjoyed hours of water slides, wall climbing, watching a bear show and taking a long train ride in the park.
We also had some cookouts, especially if Jacob comes, because he like to grill.
Many visitors came to hike to the big pine tree and clubs had picnics in the back yard after the hike.
Charlie bought a groomer and snowmobile to get the trails ready for cross country skiing when the snow fell in December, as fall it did. He and Ethan did about 4 k over Christmas vacation on the groomed trails. It looks like fun, but of course, the best I can do is a snowshoe walk, which I intend to do in the near future after the temps get back above freezing. we do have about 10 inches of snow at the moment on the ground. So far it is a good winter for snow, but cold weather is not so much fun.
Aside from Tom's eye, we are in remarkably good health.
In December we met Sadie, Molly and Sam's new baby. We are delighted with all the great grand daughters. The twins just turned one year old and Hazel, Ethan's three year old visits us often. We are thrilled with each visit from the kids. We had all Beth's kids and their kids for Christmas. Charles Thomas and family came for Thanksgiving and we had an early Christmas with them here. They stayed in Miami for Christmas.
Beth continues to make life easier for us in any way she can. It is such a gift to have she and Charlie here. so far, we don't need that much care and I pray that we don't become a burden on them down the road.
Spent the summer with Tom using Charlies' new Kabota tractor moving rock out of the trails and Mary supervising the gardener as he worked the flower beds.
Tom developed Macular Degeneration and now needs monthly shots in his left eye. Not pleasant at all, but his vision returned in that eye.
We got a surprise message on Facebook from childhood friend, Clyde Hatten and met them one day on Mt Desert Island. They live in nearby Clinton. They bought lobster rolls and took us to Reversing Falls for a picnic. Clyde pulled cold drinks and table settings from his car trunk and we had a lovely time visiting with he and his wife Marland.
In May, Tom took me to a chalet for a few days for our 62 wedding celebration on Campobello Island in Nova Scotia. We had a wonderful time exploring the lighthouses, beaches and carriage trails.
Later in September, we would do the same thing with Chuck and Luella. It is a short 5 hour trip from Sumner. I'm sure we will go more if time allows us.
In July, Heather, Lee, Autumn, Aden and Gabriel came for a visit. We had a grand time. The kids love the woods and climbed many trees, hiked many trails and played hours on a tire swing that Tom put up in then birch in the back yard. We also spent a day in New Hampshire at Clarks Trading Post where the kids enjoyed hours of water slides, wall climbing, watching a bear show and taking a long train ride in the park.
We also had some cookouts, especially if Jacob comes, because he like to grill.
Many visitors came to hike to the big pine tree and clubs had picnics in the back yard after the hike.
Charlie bought a groomer and snowmobile to get the trails ready for cross country skiing when the snow fell in December, as fall it did. He and Ethan did about 4 k over Christmas vacation on the groomed trails. It looks like fun, but of course, the best I can do is a snowshoe walk, which I intend to do in the near future after the temps get back above freezing. we do have about 10 inches of snow at the moment on the ground. So far it is a good winter for snow, but cold weather is not so much fun.
Aside from Tom's eye, we are in remarkably good health.
In December we met Sadie, Molly and Sam's new baby. We are delighted with all the great grand daughters. The twins just turned one year old and Hazel, Ethan's three year old visits us often. We are thrilled with each visit from the kids. We had all Beth's kids and their kids for Christmas. Charles Thomas and family came for Thanksgiving and we had an early Christmas with them here. They stayed in Miami for Christmas.
Beth continues to make life easier for us in any way she can. It is such a gift to have she and Charlie here. so far, we don't need that much care and I pray that we don't become a burden on them down the road.
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