I was up early and finishing cleaning and readying for my company today. I went to the office and got a crap ton done before meeting Rae-Anne for my free burger month beer at Fire Hall. The DinoSour is very good. I was thrilled to turn and see Danika with Emmy and Gwen at my office door to drop off papers for their taxes. I got a huge hug from Emmy and then Gwen kept grinning and blowing me kisses. They went to visit my Mom and when Jake hit town he also went to visit her before picking up Emmy and coming for dinner and to stay for the weekend. One of these times I will have to have Gwen stay too. A bonus granddaughter with so much joy is a good thing. Jake showed up in his new Tesla. I will get a pic of the inside tomorrow as it is crazy. I made dinner and then left them to visit as I headed to the first game of the playoffs between the Bucks and the Wenatchee Wild. We won, 3-1 and it was a very energetic game.
Birthday gifts
The singer of the anthem was only 7 and blew me away for his bravery and solid voice
One year ago I was prepping for surgery in the morning. I was terrified. It was that fear that changed me. The good news the next day, that it was not Cancer, made me reevaluate all that my life involves. I have purged many things as far as people and work but I still have to work harder at clearing out the things literally. Last night I built my home desk and today I reorganized the den in anticipation of Jake and Emmy coming tomorrow. I have stacked totes ready to go through that have moved with me over the years. I think I am emotionally ready to go down the memory lane that I will find in them. With all that is going on with Mom, I don’t want to leave the mess for my kids.
Today I had a good deal more energy and took the time to go start Mom’s car, pack some extra clothes for her and bring her her mail. I had calls all morning from the Interior Health transition liaison and the Physiotherapist who has been attending Mom. It seems she is going to be moved to Green Home for rehab as she still falls backwards. They may have her for 6-8 weeks until she can move properly on her own. She seems happy with that and looks forward to getting out of the ward she is in.
The side of her face is quite swollen and bruised from where they did the biopsy but I was assured that is normal. I skunked her at crib and then she beat me one game. She is definitely getting better.
I did make a nummy dinner and puzzled a bit between chores.
Technology has allowed me to be a paperless bookkeeper. No longer am I a slave to one desk, a printer, a supply of pencils, and someone else’s schedule. Just today, my new desk for home showed up, ready to be built so that I may go into the office or stay in my jammies and get stuff done. I am self-employed, so there is that going for me. The ability to be anywhere and take calls, answer email and texts, and provide service to clients has expanded my world in a most pleasant and successful way. I have also learned to turn it all off or ignore it when I need or want to. Saying yes has become easier and so has saying no. Next year will be my 30th having my own business and it just keeps getting better and better!
How often do you say “no” to things that would interfere with your goals?
I have been ignoring the prompts for a topic on Jetpack but today’s spoke to me. I did not often enough say ‘no’. I followed the bouncing ball and wound my way through my life. I had dreams and goals and don’t get me wrong, I accomplished much, but as I cruise into the likely last third of it I have become much better at being focused on the prize. I have always wanted to travel; to see the grandness of nature and cultures all over this globe. Part of my weight loss goal was to get healthier and gain back the self esteem I was losing, but mostly it was to get the energy and health to feel confident to explore. I have worked over the last three years to establish myself in a career with independence, to become a paperless bookkeeper, to keep the clients who I respect (and they respect me) and let others move along. That has been the biggest change in my life, learning to say ‘no’ to that which does not move me forward and throw off that which holds me back.
I have had a good day, including another dental appointment. Dr, Mike fixed my food catcher and I took a funny pic to send to a friend who was messaging me while I was there.
Back at the office I wrapped up two files I need to get done, ran payroll and made my to-do list for the next few days. I called Mom to let her know it was well after 6 and I needed to come home and make dinner as the erratic eating times were giving me issues sleeping again. She didn’t answer but called me as I was about to sit and eat. It seems she is doing much better as she is back to her usual non-sharing of information. I wonder if I would have heard the good news of today if I hadn’t called and texted her. She had her biopsy on her Perotid Gland today and that is a very good thing. They won’t have results for 4 days, she says, but I am just very grateful it has been done. Fingers crossed that the mass is benign. It is the last on the laundry list of issues to be taken care of. Now she just has to get fully mobile on her own to be released.
Missy was funny this morning, hanging around me, sticking close by and purring constantly. Maybe she has Spring Fever.
I was in the dentist chair this afternoon when Rae-Anne called and it rang through due to my settings. Those in the office around me had a good laugh. I found the machine that did a full panoramic X-ray quite fascinating and I am told everything is in good shape considering how long I have had these teeth. The crowns and root canals show up well.
I was heading to the hospital to visit Mom and passed Encore to see Rae-Anne’s vehicle there so stopped to find out what was up. She was busy interviewing potential staff so I took some pictures and marveled at how far it has come since I was last there. I love the lit signs!!
It turns out the call was to let me know that they recovered the computer with the software to run the lanes!! Best news ever.
I came out to find a creepy request on FaceBook to a post from 2018.
Mom was in good spirits and we had a nice visit. She is glad I wouldn’t sell her car before she could make a clear decision as she now has hope she will be able to drive again in the future.
I popped my car through the car wash, a thing that brings me joy. I was so happy to see my shiny ride, even if it has a battle scar.
I came home and made dinner, puzzled and relaxed. I had a good day.
So, yesterday afternoon I squatted down to pick up a Kleenex I had dropped and felt a pop and had sharp pain up the back of my leg from the calf to the butt. All signs pointed to a pulled hamstring. I brushed it off, found going down stairs and walking level ok but going upstairs and bending, like sitting for a long time, not my friend. It was no worse nor better when I woke up thankfully. No bruising so I didn’t go seek help. I rested and periodically walked around. I went to watch Disney + and got a message it wasn’t connected so I logged out and when I went to log back in on my TV it was in another language. It did work on my iPad so I cast it and watched Mandalorian. I am still enjoying it very much. I heard from the people selling a lift assist recliner chair and made arrangements to purchase and pick it up. Gene, Lukas, Bill and Deanne met me there and we loaded it up and went and rearranged Mom’s apartment. Afterward I went and showed her the video of Lukas demonstrating its features which include heat and massage and all for $240! She seemed pleased. I found her energy odd today but I could be wrong. I suspect she is antsy to get out of there. Then it was home again to just watch my recorded shows and puzzle before I head to bed at a decent time to be prepared for the week ahead.
I also late last night heard from a potential buyer of my couch and chair, who asked such weirdly phrased questions and said his driver would have to pick them up as he was out of town. I searched and know them not to be from here so I blocked and was done with that.
Today was a day of chores and relaxing, making food and visiting with family. I took soup for Donna & Hogie and met them at Mr.Mike’s for dinner with Jeanne & Barry, Danny & Terry. They are Mom’s first cousins and my closest family from that side here in the Kootenays. It was lovely to catch up and I had the Burger Month burger sans peppers and onions. It was delicious. From there it was off to the final game of the regular season for the Cranbrook Bucks, playing against the Prince George Spruce Kings. The Kings scored twice almost immediately and then we ultimately won in OT 3 on 3. Noah Quinn scored and the place erupted in glee. It was a great way to head into the playoffs with the first game to be next Friday night. We wait until Tuesday to find out against whom. I was very glad I decided to go to both dinner and the game. It was a bonus that Jeanne and Barry’s grandson Kai and his coach Dad, Adrian were honoured for winning the U13 championships.
I also made pretzel sticks which aren’t pretty but tasty.
It cracked me up when Sawyer, my 8 year old grandson came and said, “Nana, do you have your groupie pen?” Seemed he had opportunity to get an autograph from #17 Kungle. Of course I did 🙂 it also came in handy amusing the young bored child below us.
It was nice to wake up before my alarm and head in to the office feeling awake and ready to take on the day. I finished a big report job, assist a few clients with their files, responded to a CRA request from another and filed 4 personal tax returns. Then it was off to get Mom’s mail and go to visit her. I was happy to have had a call from Home Support today and learn what is likely to be possible. I found Mom in a good mood, very alert and with it and she said she hasn’t had pain and does recognize that her cognitive abilities are better as well. After the visit I came home and picked up Tracey to go to The second to last Bucks game. The play tonight and tomorrow against the Prince George Spruce Kings. It was a decent game although we lost 4-3. It was obvious our guys were not responding to the heavy handed ness of PG as we are second in the league and playoffs are coming. I hope they keep it together tomorrow night as well.
It has been crazy windy today, started with a few snowflakes even. Tonight the place is still shuddering a little. I am happy to be home in my warm jams, cuddled on the couch, watching Bel Air with the knowledge that I have zero obligations this weekend. Having a clear calendar is an unusual thing for me. I am open to options though, lol.
New things are happening at Western Financial Place. Seemed odd timing at the end of the season but I realized the arena turns into a stadium and it will be good timing after all
And the company. Worked, got picked up and went for lunch at Fire & Oak. Had my 6th of 7 to complete my card for burger month. It was a Pizza burger made on a grilled pita and was absolutely delicious. Stacey and I had a great catch up and are making a plan for me to get my Jeep from them and have it home to drive. Back at the office I made headway on getting tax returns done.
I left at a decent time and headed to visit Mom after having a very encouraging call from the Dr at the hospital. Dr Schroeder was very happy about her progression and feels once she is cleared by physio, she will be good to go home. I talked with Home Care to see what I have to do to get her the support she needs to check up on her and get her showered etc. It was a good news kind of day. Mom was happy as she had been visited by her pedicure lady which I had arranged to happen in hospital. We had a nice visit and then I picked up Rae-Anne and we headed to Kimberley to see my client, Grist & Mash Brewery and catch the live music which was the duo that played last night at Key City. It was packed so we walked over to Pedal & Tap for a delicious dinner before heading back to catch the last of their set and enjoyed sharing our beer flights and downloading our lives.
I saw on the socials that Jim Byrne is coming to play in Kimberley at the end of April so I immediately bought a ticket and am looking forward to seeing him. I was his ‘person’ last year at MusicFest and really enjoy the special relationship with him. Something to look forward to. The other thing in the works is that Shanneyganock is coming to Calgary at the beginning of May and I have asked Ashlée and her friend KC as well as Rae-Anne to join me in going. That would be a fun gals weekend. Hope they can all get it off and we can go.
I think it was actually 3 years yesterday that I began doing this every day. I only missed some time last July when things went sideways at MusicFest. I intend to tell all that and share the pics some day, but not tonight. Tonight I will be grateful that I have a story to look back on. I will some day read it and try not to correct spelling and grammar but see the ups and downs of a life well lived. I hope to see that I had more good days than bad and that I loved and was well loved in return. When my mind starts to go, I will have a treasure of words. Until then, I shall continue writing what comes to me, hope I clearly explain the important things and leave out those that will leave hurt in others.
This morning was slow to get rolling as I struggled after eating too late again last night to find an uninterrupted period of sleep. I took time to puzzle a bit and enjoy my coffee before dressing up and heading out. I was able to put on my dress that I wore for Jake’s wedding in 2016 and feel good in it. Win!
I just worked on many things until Rae-Anne texted me that it was time to go for food. She picked me up and we went to Don Cherry’s for their burger month offering. I skipped the jalapeños and it was the best burger patty so far. I loved it so much I even forgot to take a picture! We had a good visit, catching up on all the news of Encore. Much of the equipment has been recovered but the prime item that was special to them and necessary to run the bowling alley was the computer with the proprietary software that has not been recovered. That, the milkshake maker and some tools are still out there. I hope they get it back as they have to get rolling to open and make money.
I was at Key City for 4 pm and oversaw the guest musicians as our past president and ‘the guy’ for these things has let us know he has to take a leave from the Board to have Heart Bypass surgery. It is fixable but he will be out for a while. We are a board in transition so it is necessary to pick up the bits together.
The show was simply lovely. Emma Kade was the opener and I do love a singer-songwriter. She was chosen to open for Dean Brody when he was here and I can see why. She is also a gracious young lady who I hope goes far. Her family were all in attendance and it was a pleasure to watch the joy and nervousness of her Father.
Joel and Lauren Kamps, known as Flint & Feather were simply the most authentic, lovely people I have met in a long time. Their music, reminiscent of Simon and Garfunkel, was delightful and their banter and stories of their relationship were even more so. We had many good chats and I feel like I would enjoy being their friend if it weren’t for the fact they live in Calgary. I bought a set of earrings from their jewelry collection which is their other gig.
One of the joys of the evening was surprising Dave Prinn with his lifetime membership and a photo taken by Murray Hayward for his 7 years on the Board. I miss him.
Woke before 2 am and tossed for a couple hours, even walked around the house. My guts were churning and mind was busy. Even had a crazy dream about a friend when I got back to sleep finally. When my alarm finally went off, my back was aching. It has been a while since I bowled. I had to super focus to get the day’s work done, and even nearly missed doing a payroll. That speaks volumes to the state I am in as I do it weakly and somehow didn’t realize it was Tuesday payday. I did get it done in time when I glanced at my calendar before I left office. The terrible part of today was learning that Encore was entered after we all left last night an around $30K of tools including those of the subcontractors, a milk shake machine, and the computer that runs the fancy bowling system, were stolen. Just heartbreaking for everyone involved. Only recently it has been noted that some has been recovered. Thankfully, it seemed to almost be a theft of convenience as there was no malicious damage done. With the first batch of beer brewing, it could have been so much worse. It was just so terribly deflating for those involved and my heart hurt for the friend who was to have locked up. It was locked, I hope he can let it go. Thank God for insurance and if it puts opening further along, small measure. I went from the office to get my nails done with Minh’s brother Lee as the family is away on vacation. It was fun. We had so much great conversation and he worked it out of me that I was single, let me know he was and that he thought I was fun and sweet, didn’t believe I was about to be 60 and still hoped we could go out for a drink for our birthdays next month. I would like to believe it was actual flirting as he was so straight up but it always could have been for tips. I told him I would check in next month. It would be nice to have a date with a cute guy of similar interests. Guys my age around here are… old. We had a good laugh together discussing dating in Cranbrook. I told him I thought someone peed in the dating pool and loved the way he laughed.
Went to visit mom after and she was more like her pre-move self than ever, good energy, good colour and very clear minded. She noticed I was tired, remembered to ask me pertinent things and told me about the Dr coming to visit. I think the meds are starting to work.
It was 8 before I finished making dinner but it was important as I failed to eat at all today. That will not keep me physically or mentally happy.
Got a call from Mom’s Dr for the day today that she had had her MRI and has badly bulging discs at L4 and L5. So far no fracture but should it, she could become a paraplegic. At the moment she has refused surgery options. It is her body, her choice. We will continue to monitor. I got some important work done and then went to visit her for a couple hours. We played crib and she seemed better mood wise but still found crib very challenging. As it is her lifetime game, that is concerning. From there I went to Encore to help clean before the staff party. I am not going to lie, the lanes were covered in layers of sawdust and tape and glue. I made it my chore to remove any stuck on bits and clean the rails. Everyone who could arrived from Arby’s after they closed early and we had a fun bowling party with good food and Phillips beer as the brewery is still processing its first batch. It was good for moral to hang out with coworkers and I had a lot of fun bowling with Fred and Nikki. I have not spent as much time with him and it was relaxed and a good time.
It was lovely to welcome in Spring today, we are in need of more of the sunny days we have had recently.
How does one process new information about a relative they adored over 25 years after they died? The last couple months have brought out a lot of information to process as Mom seems to have lost her filter. Today I messaged with a cousin and something came up that I had not heard before. We had a long talk about generational trauma and there was so much information that it was almost too much to process. I had a small conversation with Mom about it when I visited with her for a couple hours. She confirmed and told her own experience. I knew we had big issues in our family that were all swept under the carpet. The outside world thought we were such a perfect family but the generation of me and my cousins have been dealing with the fallout our whole lives and we are all virtually strangers because of it. We could have been so much support to each other if we had only known it was safe to talk about it. The main thing I remember is being taught not to talk about things. It is likely one of the reasons I have trouble breathing and lose my voice with stress. It is also really important if I feel heard when I speak my truth. I know that is a basic need for anyone but it comes from a deeper place in this case.
Rae-Anne visited with mom this morning and the Dr was there to let us know that she is being treated as if she has Grave’s disease. When I was there I really noticed the mental deficiencies getting worse. I have been told to find her a Dr as she needs to been seen twice a week ongoing. We are still waiting for the MRI.
I came home and made dinner and am trying to find peace as all that is processing through my psyche right now. Don’t want to undo all those years of therapy!
Last night after I finished blogging I saw there was a voicemail on my phone and it turned out that the call from a person I didn’t know just as the game was starting was from the woman in the bed next to me telling me my Mom needed me to call. As it was now well after midnight, I called the nursing station and they brought her the cordless phone. She said she had had an anxiety attack and needed to talk to me and could I come in the morning. I reminded her that I had the funeral of my friend Peter in the morning and would come afterwards and that she needed to call from her phone so I would know to answer. I talked it out with a friend who was still up and finally managed to get to sleep around 2 am. The alarm was not my friend when it went off to start the day. I texted Donna and she got herself ready and hurried there to visit. Mom was very glad to see her. I went to the service which is in the temporary location of the Martial Arts building as the church is under renovation. I was not at all prepared for the length and liturgy of an Orthodox service and was stunned to walk in to see the open casket. I was just early enough to find a spot to sit and looked over to see Elias, Peter’s son sitting alone. He turns 5 next week and my Nana vibes kicked in. He found everything too loud and emotional, the incense was overpowering in the small space and he was hungry. I tended to him over the next two hours, taking him for walks a couple times and having good little conversations. He seemed relatively uninterested that his Dad is gone, said he was a little mean and that he was mostly upset as his mom is angry and cries. I am sure in the end Peter struggled to be kind as the Cancer took it’s toll. Poor little guy. Fortunately his little brother Zeus slept through most of it. I found the service to be overwhelming and mostly just wanted to escape. When I went through the receiving line dear Rasel, the young grieving widow held on to our hug like she didn’t know how to let go. How sad for her to be so far away from her family (I think in the Philippines) and alone with two wee sons.
From there I went to see Mom for a couple hours and then did some shopping to pick up things I needed. I noticed people looking at me sadly and realized I was moving like a zombie through my tasks. Mom is definitely struggling mentally and as this is day 9 I am beginning to as well. She refused Medicine for her Thyroid in the night because she hadn’t heard of it before. I talked with her about accepting all the meds and help to get her on the road to recovery and then we went through her phone messages and had her call a few people to catch them up. I had to keep assisting her to get the details right. Still no MRI, so still not walking.
I came home to make food and found that one of the meals I had received was Greek-Style shrimp. That seemed perfect to remember the man who ran the Greek restaurant here and was a good client and friend to me the last 5 or 6 years.
Another sad part of the day was finding that Matthew the Magnificent is dead. I am convinced it is due to Missy drinking out of the fish bowl, a bad recent habit that I have not been able to solve. For now I will not replace him.
RIP Matthew
I have been resting on the couch between chores and ordered a desk on sale from Wayfair which will allow me to set up a proper workspace so I can work from home when needed.
I am exhausted. Tomorrow I have booked absolutely nothing and told Mom she can call me but that I may not be up. Rae-Anne has offered to go see her and I think that would be best.
I tossed and turned most of the night and finally got up at 6:15. I was just about ready to leave for work when I got a text. It was from Danika’s number and I figured Gwen had gotten hold of her phone so I replied and then FaceTimed with her. Gwen was so smiley and happy that it was me. What a great little bonus granddaughter that she made my day.
I managed to get a great deal accomplished at the office and then left early to go to Mom’s apartment to clean out the fridge and get her mail. Next I went to pick up my two new pair of readers at the optometrist, one of which, the ones I need to read in bed, gave me double vision. They said they would try to find a solution and call me. From there I headed to the hospital to visit Mom who I found sitting on the side of her bed looking unhappy. Seems she was waiting for the nurse, thinking she needed to be cleaned up, but he already had taken care of her. She has been unable to remember some simple things and it is unnerving. Still waiting on more test results unfortunately. We did play a game of crib and it was pretty close but I won. She would play an 8 but say 7, It was awkward.
I came home and cut up all the apples she had to take them as my appy to poker night. It was a good night for me and at the break at 10 I had big stack, the biggest they have seen they said, although I am not sure of that. Unfortunately by 11:30 I was fading fast and went all in to go home. I was the 4th remaining which is the best I have done and I got so many bounty chips from taking others out that when I cashed them in it covered what I had paid to play so a great outcome all round. The cards had been crap after the break and even though I folded often, the blinds ate up my stack quickly. I did stay in longer than several people who are at the top of the league so that was awesome.
Earlier today when I came home I found some friends hanging in our park.
I am extremely tired and have a funeral tomorrow, so off to bed I go.
This morning I received the news from a friend that my friend had died on Monday. Peter began as a client and over time we became friends and it set me to weeping as when I saw him last, near the end of January, I knew it would likely be the last time. He had shared that he quit smoking 27 years ago but had lung cancer that was very far advanced by the time they found it. My heart hurts for his young wife and son and his older sons from his previous relationship. He was a fixture here in town and will be missed. But, the day had to go on, so I went to the office, stuffed back the feels and got things done. We celebrated dear Nikki who turns 30 next week but many are taking spring break off with their kids, so today was the day. She is such a breath of fresh air in my life and it was easy to celebrate her. She made me laugh when she put on her rain cap they gave her, to protect her Hairdo.
I got all the payroll and must do items off my list and headed up early to see mom as I had missed seeing her yesterday. I requested to see the Dr in charge of her right now for an update and am very impressed with Dr. Jensen. She told us that she felt too many things were left hanging and that she had reached out to specialists to ensure she knew a care plan once results come in as the weekend is near. Unfortunately they only do one inpatient MRI per day and that is the test she needs the most to see what is happening with her spine. She is in queue. They found lumps on her Thyroid and are waiting for a specific test result to see if it is Grave’s disease and then can make a plan for treatment. I was glad to hear they also did a cognitive test and do see deficiencies which I have been trying to point out without being unkind. While I was there Bill showed up with Lukas for a visit and that made Mom happy. I really appreciate what Bill and Deanne are doing to bring the boys as they brought Sawyer and Will yesterday. Cousin Donna has been coming regularly and it is keeping Mom’s spirits up. Bless her. While I was there I received a message from a client that they were to have a BC Liquour Control audit tomorrow on their Brewery and needed reports on what they had spent on external liquor since 01-01-22 to date. I left and went back to the office to finish entering all their info and finished around 8:30. They are very grateful. Good thing I love most of my clients and am willing to go out of my way for them. I mean, I charge them, but still, most firms won’t even answer a call for something like that. Once I was done, I reached out to Rae-Anne while I was warming up my car and she was at Fire Hall for something to eat so I met her there and had a strange but interesting visit with the people she was sitting with. Rob was generous and friendly but very… ‘old school’ in many ways, like how he spoke to the server like she was his personal ‘gal’. Some days hold so much ‘stuff’ I wonder how I get through them, but in many ways, it is just one foot in front of the other, let the tears fall if they need to and press on. Tomorrow will bring it’s own joys and sorrows. It was also my friend from the ABC groups 70th birthday and it blows me away that I have known him a decade, meaning he did the Inca Trail at my age. Life goals right there.
Lukas loved the wheelchair and wished he could get hurt just enough to need one for a short time. I warned him to be careful what he wishes for.
After all our good conversation last night, Cassidy and I managed to get up and on our way at a decent time. I decided to take my friend’s comment about it being me, then family, then work for priorities to heart and went for a tour of Encore with Rae-Anne, Greg and Cass before we met Bill and Deanne, followed by Ashlée, at Denny’s before G&C headed off. I do wish we all lived closer but it was a good visit. I left for work after giving puzzles to Cass to give to my friend Barb on Salt Spring. I had a mini melt down at work when I mentioned to a worker that they were especially loud today and I was really having trouble concentrating and they got all offended. I spoke to my main client in that space and said I am going to arrange working from home and possibly only going in on Tuesday’s and Thursdays. I have to find a good desk for home to set up and make that happen. He said he would definitely work with that and completely understood. I left mid afternoon to go to a client and raced away to drive Jesse to cover my shifts and then returned to finally finish their file at 9 or so. Thankfully Darcy is awesome to work for and is glad she has her Marnée. I didn’t make it to see Mom today but know she had lots of visitors so I will check in with her tomorrow.
Today was the day that the video was released for the Cox and McRae song that I love the most off their album and was able to contribute to. Please enjoy!! It is a wonderful tribute and I am happy my friend Matt Steffich was able to be included.
Today was simply lovely. I got up and ready this morning and then woke up Cassidy to get ready so we could head to Bill and Deanne’s. After a delicious breakfast and great visit, I headed off to work. It was probably 11 before I got really focused but it was worth it and I powered through a lot before heading off to a client for 3 hours. Next was meeting everyone at Arby’s for a meal and pictures and another great visit. From there the grownups went to the Fire Hall for beverages and some fun sharing of old pics and stories. I came home and Cassidy got her truck, a Dodge Ram, love that girl, and came over. We sat and drank a little wine and had a very good visit. She learned a few historical items that she didn’t know about her Auntie and I caught up on all the siblings info.
Mom is doing the same, awaiting her MRI and not being released for a while. I will pop up and see her tomorrow evening now that I have managed to get my shift covered at Arby’s.
Gene also finally gave me the pics from my Strike at Encore
triumphgal 