I chatted with Mamacita in bed this morning about her move into her new place today. She said even though she was anxious about it all, she appreciated everything we were doing for her to make her comfortable. I reiterated … Continue reading →
Happy Easter to those who celebrate. Happy Spring Renewal to those who don’t (or autumn if you live in the southern hemisphere). We went to YouTube church in my sister’s living room, enjoying great music and fun photo montages, including … Continue reading →
More Team Mom action today, going through boxes we packed in Indy to see whether Mom really needs what is in them (or even has room for the stuff) and trying to troubleshoot some computer issues so that she is … Continue reading →
It felt like the dead of winter this morning in upstate New York at a stiff 28 degrees, with cooler wind chill. My sister and I went for a chilly 3-mile walk anyway. After lunch we moved Mom’s furniture and … Continue reading →
Pinch, punch, first of the month (got both Hubby and Ruth this month). We were treated to April Fool’s with snow today, which was actually kinda pretty as it was falling, although thankfully it didn’t stick. I took a morning … Continue reading →
It’s so good to see Mama sitting on the couch in her PJs working on a crossword puzzle late in the morning. What life is supposed to be like when you’re 90. We sisters went for a walk in the … Continue reading →
We left Indy today at 8:30 AM and arrived in Rochester, NY, at 6 PM, passing through Ohio and Pennsylvania on the way. It was a beautiful day for a long road trip, part of which passed along Lake Erie … Continue reading →
Today was the big day for moving Mom out of her apartment. What’s left of her worldly possessions now fits in a Ford panel van and a Toyota Prius. Actually, probably only half of what is packed tightly in those … Continue reading →
Another day of goodbyes for us and Mom. Her church had an in-person, socially-distanced service inside for the first time in a year. The pastor had special words to honor Mom’s last day in their congregation. During the service I … Continue reading →
It was a day of goodbyes for us and Mom. Her friend Dr. Dan, who raises butterflies and grows beautiful flowers in his yard and along a road corner at Mom’s retirement village. Her friend Helen, who was born in … Continue reading →
