Thank you all for praying for Lynn. I just talked to Jessica, and SHE CAME HOME TODAY!!! I can scarcely believe it, but I am so glad. She even walked into her house on her own. Jessica said that she did it slowly, but she did it. How very thankful I am!
My sweet Mama is in South Carolina with my sister-in-love, Frieda, for the birthday of great-grand baby, Juliana. They left on Thursday, and plan to be home on Sunday night. It sounds like Mama is having a pretty good time. She says that it doesn’t take away the sadness, but at least it is a diversion of sorts. She and Daddy had never been down to Shana’s house, so there are no memories there of him. The thing that is hard for her is coming back to the empty house. It almost seems like the thought of coming home to the empty house makes it hard for her to go away. And dreading it almost keeps her from being able to enjoy being away when we do stuff around here. To be honest, I think that it is pretty normal to feel that way.
Doug and Shana live in a mountainous region. Mama loves that kind of scenery. Their house has a really nice view out the back, with a high deck over a ground level basement in the back. When we were there, they had bird feeders and trees and grass to make the view so restful. It has a wonderful wraparound porch that is screened in, and the setting is so pretty. I hope that there is some healing there for the ragged edges of her soul. Sometimes a change of scenery can do wonders.
The weekend is here, and there is so much to plan for and do. I have been wanting to try a recipe that I got from Joye Miller for ham that is cooked in root beer and pineapple. Youngest Son says it is absolutely delightful. Eldest Daughter thinks it sounds disgusting. So, she won’t have to have any. She and Beloved Son in Law have another dinner invitation for Sunday dinner, so I am going to make it then. I will have to let you all know how it turns out. Anyone want to come for lunch on Sunday???
And now, Youngest Daughter just called and needs a ride home from the basketball game. So, I’m off!!! (“You’re off, alright,” says Eldest Daughter.)
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I am blessed to still have both my parents, and my dad does a wonderful job of taking care of Mom. I feel your pain in watching your mother adjust, knowing that you, too, are adjusting. The ham dish…sounds interesting. I’ll be eagerly awaiting the result!
I have personally made Joye’s ham, and it is very good! I have been thinking of you, and your adjustments…
I wish you could pick me for Sunday dinner!! 🙂 I am actually in VA for Grandmother Vera’s 100th birthday. All my cousins are out having a high old time while I sit in an empty house writing a final paper. GROSS! 🙂 Tell Rach that she is way cool. Love to you! Holly Dawn.
I also wish that I could have your writing talent just for the night. Can we say the words “Massive writers block.” sick mutt.:)
You go ahead and make that ham. Enjoy yourself. I will give it a chance and try it.”Bye, see- ya!”~Christina
Ummmm! That ham sounds yummy! I want the recipe. I’m sorry your mama is having such a tough time. I guess it wouldn’t be normal if she wasn’t! I know one thing that seemed to help Art’s mom some was moving out of the farm house where all the memories were and into the double wide where she lives now. She’s still alone, and doesn’t like that much of the time, but at least there are no memories attached there from the nearly 50 years she and Willard shared….
I love you and your Mama so much and am feeling so grateful to Frieda for thinking of taking her to Shanna’s with her this weekend. Being some where “different” without the attached memories does help. Mother hated leaving the home where she and Papa shared their last years. She disliked the process of selling out, of getting rid of their things. But for as long as I can remember has had “to be at peace” and “contentment” as her goals so was able to make the transition to the Home in Hagerstown with grace. I shall continue to pray that you all have wisdom to recognize and sort through options. May the Lord bless your day with peace.
Thank you for your encouragement! I must confess, in my “sanguiness” I was rather discouraged at how my personality could be, and your perspective and encouragement helped me to remember that with God’s help, I am able to rise above all the ‘ugly’. Thanks, friend!!
Hope your dinner is good. I’ve found it difficult to write this month for many reasons. I enjoy hearing from you. It’s nice to think about the things we have in common.
Thank you for telling me about Barbara. I ‘fuss’ at the powers-that-be sometimes that we don’t hear more about what happens in the larger community. J.R. and Orray worked together in the cabinet shop once upon a time. J.R. was even a groomsman in Orray’s wedding. He will want to know. Is there a visitation tonight, I wonder?
Dominie here. I am Lucy_or_Ethel’s sister. I loved your explanation of the “blip” in Lucy’s site last night! Do you mind if I plagiarize and use it for “Blips” in my life? I am so glad you friend Lynn is doing well. Thanks be to God!