I am sending good wishes your way, too. I hope that things are going better now that she is back "home"...you are certainly a great family friend to do this for her. Have a good time visiting with your family. Travel safely.
Our classmate Loretta Butterfield Miner was brought up in Haiti....it is such a horrific tragedy there....seems like there is pain and suffering everywhere....
Whenever I get to thinking life is tough, I just take a good look around and know how lucky I really am!

I just came for 10 days, Patti. I'll be back in the U.S. on Jan. 21. Yesterday I talked to my sister-in-law's brother, and I felt a lot better after that. He's taking charge now, and I trust him to handle the situation in the best way possible. They're surrounding her with love and support and will make sure she gets the psychological and psychiatric care she needs.

This is very sad Lori. I'm so sorry that she is so depressed by her circumstances. I have seen this before and it's a terrible tragedy. Sometimes we feel so helpless about our situations. I hope she can overcome her feelings.
Do you think you'll be staying there very long? You're a wonderful person for traveling with her.

Hi. I got my sister-in-law safely to Israel and to her family. She's not doing so well, but I hope she'll start improving here. Her brother is supposed to call me today, so I'll find out more when I talk to him. I thought I'd be busier with her, but that's okay. I'm using the time to see my family and friends. I just hope I made the right decision by bringing her here. I saw her going downhill in L.A. and was afraid she was losing her will to live. I hope that will change here when she has a lot of love, warmth, and support from her family (and psychological help), but I'm not sure anymore that that will happen....

I'm baaaaaak!

I have let facebook consume me and now as I'm trying to step away somewhat I look forward to checking in here. Lori I miss you and I'm sorry your family is in difficulty. I'll be here when you come back. Please travel safely.

-Patti

Hi. I'm off to Israel again, believe it or not. I'm leaving for the airport soon. This time it's sort of a family emergency. Avi's brother's wife, Yardena, is in a serious depression, triggered by huge debts. She's going downhill here--not cooperating--and her family in Israel is desperate to have her there with them so they can get her the care she needs. So I offered to accompany her there. Hope it goes smoothly. I'll be there for 10 days. She'll stay for who knows how long....

Hi Everybody...
It is going to be frigid here for the next few days...thanks Karen for sending it our way...
I had a nice time today with my nephew and niece from Milton. They stayed with me for the afternoon...nice to see them by myself. They are now 11 and 8.
Lori, I love having other people cook for me...it is a real treat! I like cooking but this was great..having them take over the kitchen and clean up, too! I think having a cook/maid would be wonderful!
I hope everybodies lives have settled back down after company....I still have to take my tree down...it is still not shredding needles, so I haven't felt the urge to take it down.
Stay warm everyone!!!

Hi Kathi. I'm sure you'll enjoy your day alone no matter what you decide to do! It's nice to have some "alone time." And it must have been REALLY nice when your daughters cooked. I don't remember if I mentioned it, but when my friend's daughter (from Israel) stayed with us a few months ago, she cooked for us one Friday night, and I loved it! Besides the fact that her food was delicious, I loved the break from cooking and being pampered like that. You seem to like cooking more than I do, so maybe it's not as big a deal for you. (?) We had our champagne toast last night when Avi's family was here for dinner. On Thursday night we were home alone. We had a toast, but not with champagne. I had wine, and Avi had beer! Oh well, at least we toasted!

Happy New Year to all my friends here! May 2010 bring health, joy, happiness and all make all our wishes come true.....
All my company has left..so it is very very quiet here! Neil is working tomorrow, so I will have a whole day to myself!!!!!!!!!!! What to do...what to do...it is suppose to snow more. We had about 5 inches of light fluffy snow yesterday...we shoveled the whole driveway, it was actually quite nice outside....much nicer then the below zero windchills of last week. It was nice having my daughters here, they took over the cooking for the first time, it was great! Guess I will have to start cooking again...I'll have to think of new ideas....
Hope you all enjoyed your New Years celebrations.....talk soon.

I haven't seen Patti here in a while. Looks like it's just the 3 of us. But if anyone else is out there, Happy New Year to all of you! We're going to a barbecue on Sunday at Avi's sister's house, but tonight will just be a quiet night at home, watching the festivities on TV--and having a private toast!

Happy Holidays to all of you! Enjoy your families and your time together and your gifts! I'm going to a movie this afternoon with my daughter ("Blind Side"). And this morning I'm going hiking with my friend. We decided to get back into it after a long break. It sounds like more fun to be sitting under a tree opening presents, but.....

Merry Christmas, all my friends...May Santa be especially sweet to you! Hard to believe that after all the hussle and bussle that its almost over. Travel safely where ever you may go!
Happy Thoughts....

Hi, Karen. It sounds like you're in the overwhelmed, after-vacation, catching up mode. I know that feeling well. I'm finally almost back into my routine after 3 weeks in Israel and 2 and a half weeks touring around here with my sister and the girls. I agree that we only scratched the surface when we got together, but at least we scratched a lot of surfaces! If we had had more time, we could have gone deeper and been there for hours. Happy Holidays to all of you. Tonight is the last night lighting the candles. I'm not much of a holiday person. Can't seem to get into any holiday except maybe Thanksgiving because I love turkey and cranberry sauce. I do like seeing all the Christmas lights, though. It's so pretty.

Thanks, Kathi. I've been trying not to eat too many Hannukah donuts. They're SO fattening. You got the snow. We're getting the rain now. But that's okay. I feel like just staying at home and resting now. I had a fun, action-packed visit with my sister and the 2 girls. We were out every day doing something different every day. Now I'm trying to get back to my "life," whatever that is....

Hi Everybody from snow covered Springfield....we had a foot of snow this week and the temps this morning are in the teens...so winter has arrived here. Been a fun week putting on those snow pants and boots....homework for kids....learn to do it yourself!!!! I really appreciate those parents who have taught independence and don't do everything for their kid! It is so helpful...
I am behind in all my shopping, decorating, cooking, card making..but I am sure it will all pull together, it usually does. And if I got off the computer it might get done faster!
Hoping everyone is finding time for themselves in this hectic season....Lori, a Happy Hanukkah to you and your family. May there be PEACE on Earth soon! Happy Thoughts....

Hi Kathi. Good luck with your job. I hope they realize your importance and keep you!

It was really nice seeing Karen. We had coffee in Beverly Hills. I think we covered every possible subject even though we only had about an hour and a half! I saw Rich for a few minutes, too, at the end of our visit. If you ever make it to L.A. , call me!

I hope that you and Karen had a great visit! She probably brought the rain with her!!
It is cold and winter here in Vermont. Such excitement...kids with snowpants and boots...they have a hard enough time zipping their own coats..let alone put all the other stuff on...we have to start getting ready for recess 20 minutes early...such fun. A real snowstorm is suppose to be coming in on Wednesday..not sure how much we are suppose to get.
I went to the school board meeting tonight. We did a presentation to the board on the "ABC's of a Paraeductor"...if the budget doesn't pass they are threatening with job cuts...so we wanted the board and the town the importance of us in the classroom to the students and teachers. The teachers read a letter on our behalf..and the PTA did an online petition that they presented to the board...so hopefully, they won't cut our jobs. We'll see!
Hope everyone is well....

I'm going to meet Karen this morning for coffee at her hotel! Looking forward to it. Too bad it's raining today. It's been sunny ever since my sister got here, but now the weather suddenly changed. Not typical L.A. weather. We're spoiled here!

Just a quick hello. I've been busy traveling around with my sister, her daughter, and her friend. We got back from San Francisco on Tuesday. Now we're doing this area. Karen, if you have some time, get in touch!

Seems like everyone is keeping busy...I am finding myself very tired at the end of the day..my hibernation mode has really kicked in. It is cold here...no snow as of yet...a few flakes to remind me that its coming soon.....trying to get some shopping done and decorating.
Lori, glad that you had a great trip! I love traveling through my friends trips! The furthest I've been lately is NYC....and we had a great time walking and eating our way through the city for my daughters birthday. I hope that you and Karen can get together in CA...it would be fun!
Not much is really new here...just getting ready for the holidays and trying to stay away from the cold and flu!! Hope everybody else is too!
Enjoy your holiday season....may it be filled with sunshine and love.
Happy Thoughts...

Hi! And Happy Thanksgiving to all of you. Yes, I'm back, trying to get over jet lag and catch up with things. Israel was great--the wedding was really nice, and I always have a good time seeing everyone. I also made a trip to Seville, Spain with my sister Katie in the middle of the Israel visit. My son, Rafi, is there again, so we went to see him and to see the city. We really liked it there. Beautiful city, and it's the center of Flamenco. Rafi took us to a few bars to see Flamenco music and dancing. Now my sister Amy is here with her youngest daughter and her daughter's friend. We'll be driving up to San Francisco on Friday for 3 nights. Thanksgiving is at Avi's sister's house this year. I'm so glad. I really don't have energy to cook and host while I'm still recovering from jet lag and entertaining guests!

Hi Lori, you must be back home and busy with family in USA stuff now. Take it slow and enjoy yourself. I hope your trip to Israel was terrific. The family is all well I hope.

I just put Thanksgiving brownies in the oven. Last night Dave said he wanted to make brownies. Took me by surprise as I was planning on the usual pies. So I figure I'll add that in to the mix of the goodies. There's sure to be plenty.

My kids and Dave's dad will be here tomorrow/tonight. Colin is bringing his girlfriend. That make 2 family events she has been to. I'm started to feel both hopeful and nervous! i know Colin really is so happy and I don't want anything to interfere with that. It's such a wonderful surprise to see him smiling all the time. He started back to college because of this girl. Yikes.

Got an email from Susan Birsky this week. Catching up with her now. It's been fun. We were college roomates for a couple of years. Now she's living back in queechee, VT.
Miss you - Patti

Karen, be in touch with me when the time gets closer and you know your plans for L.A. My sister and her daughter (and possibly her daughter's friend) will be visiting us at that time, so I don't know our plans yet. But I'd love to see you if we can work it out.

Yes, I usually cry at weddings, too. But I didn't cry at my own daughter's wedding! I think I was either too nervous walking up the aisle and standing under the "chupah" or too busy having fun dancing!

The rain stopped and now the sun is out. Sounds like you could use some sun, too, Kathi. I'm off to the kibbutz soon to see my parents and my other sister (Amy) and her family....

Lori, glad that you arrive safely at your sisters! Now for the funtime to begin. Keep us posted!
I am not liking this time change....it is just now beginning to get light and will be dark tonight at 5:00.....I still think I was a bear in another life and hibernated for the winter.....I would just asoon sleep though the snow and cold that will come much too soon.
Have a great Tuesday!

Hi everyone. I arrived in Israel yesterday. There were heavy rains, so the plane had to circle around a while before we could land. Now I'm at my sister Katie's house. I got a good night's sleep last night, so now I'm ready to go!

You're right, Kathi. I won't think about Thanksgiving now. Just about fun!

Halloween....I used to do the same thing...make costumes...now we don't get any trick-or-treaters...and the excitement is a hectic wild crazy day at school with 17 Kindergarteners. I am not sad that we don't get kids here! My favorite part was carving pumpkins. Oh well....it was pouring rain here, too.
Lori have a wonderful trip and fun at the wedding. Enjoy every moment and don't worry about Thanksgiving dinner...it'll all work out. Just have everyone bring something....that's what mother-in-laws should do! haha....Travel safely!

I don't know if I really like ANY holiday, so I'm worse than you, Karen! I guess I kind of like Thanksgiving, mainly cuz I love turkey and cranberry sauce. Usually we have that holiday at our house with Avi's family. His mother or sister makes the turkey, and I make the other stuff. This time Thanksgiving comes 4 days after I get back from Israel--and 2 days after my sister and her daughter arrive. So I'm already getting tense and not sure I want to do it. I don't know if I can handle jet lag, readapting, guests, and cooking all at once.

Sounds like you are a busy girl Lori! Glad that you are getting together with your family! and for a happy occasion.
We had our 2 1/2 year old granddaughter for 4 days this past week. What a fun time! You will have so much fun when your grandbaby comes! Being a Nana is so much easier then being a mother....I think anyway!
I hope your sons business is going well....economy seems to have slowed things down for my daughers...hopefully, it'll pick up quickly.
The weather has been very nice here lately...unfortunately, the rain is coming tomorrow. Leaves are not turning brown and falling from the trees. A sure sign of moving more towards winter.....

Hi, Patti. Yes, it's Amy's daughter who's getting married. I won't be surprised if her son gets married next year. He's been with his girlfriend a few years, and they seem headed toward marriage. Amy has 2 other kids besides those two--a son who has been traveling in Australia and New Zealand and is now coming back for the wedding, and a daughter who will be going into the army in December. Amy is coming for a visit with that daughter, Sharon, right after I get back. Sharon has never been here (the other 3 kids have) and wanted to come before she goes into the army. They were originally planning to come in January, but her army date got moved up from February to December.

By the way, Kathi, I checked your daughter's website. Looks like she's into the same things as my son, Rafi--music and T-shirts! He also has a line of T-shirts he's trying to sell on-line.

Hi Lori, so you're off to see your family in Israel again. Good for you. The time away is always busy as you've said but I think you love it.

I'm guessing the bride must be Amy's daughter. Is that right? I don't remember the last time there was a wedding in my family. A happy occasion.

Dave left this afternoon and will be back Monday morning. He's with his dad celebrating an 86th birthday.

I was hoping to do some fall gardening tomorrow but the weather is scheduled for hard rains. So I'm shooting for Sunday instead. I need to put tulip bulbs in. Today I pulled my dahlia bulbs.

Hi, Patti. It's nice to see you here again and to get your news--some good, some sad. I guess that's life. My sister-in-law is doing a little better, but it will take time. I'm glad I'll be having a break from all this soon--I'm going to Israel on Nov. 1st for my niece's wedding. I'll be there for 3 weeks. Then my sister and her youngest daughter will come here for a visit.

Karen, sorry I'm being so difficult about facebook! I look at it, but haven't felt like writing anything lately. I still prefer this more personal forum. But keep pestering me.... maybe it will work!

Hi Lori, I'm sorry to have been away for so long. I have gotten too caught up in facebook to be honest with you. It's much to compelling and I need to start be deliberate about staying away from it. I miss "talking" with you. I've just read some posts from Sept. and I'm very sorry to hear about the sadness in your family but joyful over the news of Danit's pregnancy. That's wonderful news.

In the week after my sister I spent time on the phone trying to take care her life only to find that I was not legally able to do so. Her 26 year son was left with all the responsibility and he isn't do much. I guess he has done what he is able to and thats the end of it. There has been no service and the funeral home won't allow me to go and pick up Lynne's ashes. I'm stymied.

I started working for LLBean this week. Last week was a week of training and now I am on the phones. It can be very frustrating but actually fun as well. It's only temporary through the holidays. Then I can go back to being a lady of leisure. I look forward to it.

patti

Thank you, thank you. I think I'm ready to be a grandmother. I just hope I have patience for the baby stage cuz I like it better when they start walking and talking.

I am so happy for all of you....it is so exciting! I just adore my little ones...who aren't so little anymore. Time seems to go by so fast lately...enjoy every moment, Grandma....or whatever special name you will be!

Hi, Kathi. Yes, it looks like we're all losing steam here--or maybe everyone's just busy with various things. I can't seem to get into Facebook. I feel too exposed there. I've been busy with family and friends. Avi and I are doing really well now, but it seems like there's so much suffering going on around us, either financial or relationship problems. But I do have some good news--I'm going to be a grandmother!!!! Danit is in her 13th week of pregnancy and is due April 19. We're all excited about that. I've known for a while, but she wanted me to wait until she's in her third month before I start announcing it everywhere. She feels well--just hungry and tired all the time. Besides that, we have a guest from Israel staying with us. She's my friend's daughter. She just finished studying jewelry design, and some of her designs were chosen to be part of L.A. Fashion week next week. So she's here to be part of it. She's a nice girl, so that makes it easier to be a good host.

Hi Everybody. I hope this post finds things going better for all.....I miss talking to you all!

Thanks, Kathi. Yesterday my sister-in-law's mother and brother arrived from Israel. I'm hoping that will help--though she was really mad when she heard they were coming. She doesn't want them to see her like this, but this isn't the time to think of "looking good."

Lori,
I'm sorry that your family is having such issues. It is draining to have no control over these
situations. I hope that she has a good doctor ..make sure you take care of you in the meantime!
Your friends are always a few minutes away...via, here or facebook chat. :)
Think Happy thoughts....................K

Hi. I'm still here. Just feeling kind of drained lately. Avi's brother's wife had to be hospitalized after going into a severe depression and threatening suicide. She's not really cooperating in the hospital--refusing to eat, not taking the medication she needs. We've been talking to Avi's brother a lot, giving him support, and today I'm going with him to visit her. Her brother called from Israel to ask if Avi or I could go see her so he could hear a second opinion about what's going on. It's been pretty sad and draining. She's down to 70 pounds. Besides that, our close friends are headed towards divorce and all the pain and anger are coming out. So right now it just feels like everyone is suffering... Sorry I'm so glum right now.

Where or where is everybody???? Lori, are you away again??? I know that facebook has seen lots of us there, which is actually quite nice because we can actually "talk" to each other. It is really quite simple to do.
I know that Karen is busy remodeling her kitchen...wish it was mine.
I am busy in Kindergarten....that basically says it all...it is a very challenging year so far. The construction is ongoing...the superintendent and school board are looking for ways to cut the budget....and always go for the obvious choices of teaching and para positions, it is never suggested that they are top administration heavy or that they could renegiate their contracts...our support staff union is in negiations....we are sharing a principal between Elm and Union, which are both under construction. and crazy to think that one person can do it all...new rules, new laws....more children just not ready...anyways, enough about that.
I did go apple picking and make a applie pie!
Lets hear from everybody!! If not here, go to facebook...Springfield High School 1972 Vermont

Kathi, we'll be rooting for you next year. You have to represent all of us "old ladies"!

Its hard to watch and help when people are suffering..no matter what the circumstances....

I walked in a 10K race yesterday at the National Guard Camp up in Colchester. It is called Vermont Remembers Race. Used to raise $ for the Memorial that they have there. It is very well put on...all are welcome..with a big BBQ afterwards...with plenty to do for the kids. Next year we are going to make it a team event...in honor of my brother. My nephew who is now 11 thinks that I am an old lady and could never beat him....I am going to make it a goal for next year to make him eat those words!!! We'll see! My body is tired and sore today!

I hope that everything gets better for all my friends out here!
The weekend goes much too fast now that I am back at school!
Happy Thoughts..............

Sounds like everyone's pretty busy. I've been busy in a marathon of talking in the past week. Our friends are going through a crisis in their marriage, and we've been spending a lot of time talking to them (separately) and trying to help in whatever way we can. They both say they want a divorce, but it still seems, to me, that there's a lot of love buried under all that hurt and anger. I also spent about 4 hours talking to my sister-in-law (Avi's brother's wife) who is in a pretty serious depression, mainly blaming herself for the financial mess they're in, but it's more than just a financial matter. We gave them a number of a therapist, so hopefully they'll go and she'll be able to help them. It's hard to see so much suffering around me.

Pat, sending you some warm wishes, too! Its hard watching our loved ones suffer.

I am going to Milton on Saturday to walk in The Rememberance walk with the National Guard. It raises money for The memorial that they have erected at Camp Johnson for the Guard members killed in war. This is the 3rd year that it has been going on. It is a 10K..walk/run. I will be walking with my sister-in-law. Its nice to do this together...hopefully, we won't be the last ones to finish!
This is our second week of back to school...and I am exhausted! For some reason, it has been very hard to get back into the routine..we have a new school building, which is really nice....more construction...new changes...new bonds coming due so they have to cut $2 million from the budget...hummmm, job cuts? Seems very stressful right now....
Hope things are going well for everyone else!! Happy Thoughts.............

So sad. Sorry she's suffering like that.

Heading to Rutland sunday morning to visit with Lynne. I had a chance to speak with her Dr this morning and they told me she has end stage restrictive lung disease. They weren't really sure she understood the diagnosis. The result of her illness yes, but not the actual diagnosis. I think they're right. I don't think it will be long now before she passes away. I can hear the difficulty in her voice as she struggles to breath and to converse. phone calls have become very very difficult. I wish I lived closer.

Oh, sorry to hear all that, Patti. Doesn't sound good. Even though she feels like being alone, she probably appreciates your visits.

We met Elena for the first time this week. She's the girl our son Rafi met when he was in Spain last March. She's been visiting him here in L.A., but will be going back to Spain on Monday. We liked her. She's really friendly, down-to-earth, easy to talk to. He's been having fun with her, but he still seems a little traumatized from his divorce from Kristine--not really ready for a serious commitment, I think.

Hi Lori, no it's not at all nosey of you. She has only 15 % lung function left and chronic heart disease. She is grossly overweight and her body just can't take it anymore. She has hospice people coming in and other visiting nurse types but mostly she just wants to be left alone.

Patti, can I ask what Lynn is ill with? (Or am I being too nosey?). Whatever it is, I'm sorry to hear she's so ill. Must be hard on you, too. Is Richard a friend of hers? My sister used to complain that I ask too many questions, so don't feel you have to answer anything.

Happy Birthday again, Karen! This time I got it on the right day.

What about Kim Stalter? Hi Kim whichever Kim you are.

Hello Kim when did you appear? I didn't notice yesterday. Welcome and feel free to join in.

Thanks for talking to Richard Deb that's a load off my mind. Lynne is living alone now in Rutland. Matt lives in Las Vegas. She has chosen to spend her final time at her apartment instead of a nursing home as her physician and hospice have encouraged her to do. I'll be going back over Labor Day Weekend.

Happy Birthday Karen!!!! (Fri.) Pat, We'll be calling Richard tonight and will let him know about Lynne. They used to chat occ. but I don't know the last time. I'm sooo sorry she's so ill. Life sure hasn't been easy for her. I'm glad she has her son close by and of course you. It must be so difficult. My prayers are with you all.

Let's see Wed,Th, FRIDAY!

Thanks for the hint, Kathi. I'm not sure what the actual day is, but I know it's sometime this week, so have a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Karen!!!! I hope you get everything you wish for. So what if you're older? We're like wine, right? We improve with age.

Heck I'd like to go to the Crayola Factory. That would be a blast!

Hi Everybody,
Can you believe that the summer is almost over???? I had to go to Opening Day for Staff today...our building looks great...with more construction outside our windows again...but...the sound proofing is a little better then the trailers! Its really nice to have a nice big space again...it'll be wild and crazy but I think it'll be a good year....here's hoping anyways. Our principal feels parents should be taking more responsibility on their childrens actions...what a concept! So, I think it'll work out well having "new" leadership.
I have to tell you that I just love being a Nana!! And I am sure you will all have that opportunity sometime! Best if your children are ready....not just you! I have talked to mine on the phone...with them telling me their vacation highlights...They went to the Crayola Factory in Pennyslvania where my middle granddaughter was in ART Heaven. Wish I had a scanner that worked with this laptop to share the book she made me...it is so cute. She was giving me lessons on drawing...and asking if I wanted to draw the straight line....or the rectangle. It was so sweet.
My oldest one called to tell me he lost another tooth...and the littlest one calls and says, Hi Nana over and over and Papa Home??? Just makes my heart melt.
Somebody has a birthday this week!!!! Wonder who........KS....and its not me!

Hi Debbie. It's nice to hear your news on the blog. You and Kathi definitely make it sound fun to have grandchildren. I love little kids. I'm just not so crazy about the baby stage--but when they start walking and talking, they're so cute! Karen, it might happen sooner than you think! (All your sons have girlfriends, don't they?!) My kids seem to have more and more friends who are getting married now and also some who are having or have had kids--although they still have a lot of single friends, too. I'm going back to Israel in November for my sister's daughter's wedding. I'm excited about that.

Hi Deb thanks for the good thoughts. I'm looking forward to starting work at Beans. I'm sure it'll be fun from what I hear from others who work there. In the meantime I'm thoroughly enjoying having my summer time. We'll still travel over to NH to the campground a few more times before leaving for good Columbus Day. After that we'll see our "summer friends" for New Years Eve.

I wonder if you can do me a favor. Lynne is very ill and wants to talk with Richard. I'm not sure if she's talked to him about her illness, I think she might have but hasn't heard from him since. If you talk with him would you please ask him to phone her? Thanks so much.

Welcome back Lori and Karen. I can't believe how much you guys get around. Hello Pat and Kathi, and anyone else I may have missed. As you know I'm not big on these sites but will post occasionally.
Seems like summer just started and school is back, Kathi you said this week?
I agree being a grandparent is the best. We had Lily for a sleepover Fri. and will have Lindsey my 20 mo old this Sat. Lindsey is going to have a sibling sometime in March. Boy the family grows fast.
We're enjoying our new deck and had my office summer party here yesterday in spite of the rain, which shortened the afternoon. So plans for chipping golf, horseshoes and croquet were abandoned. We did get to Maine for a couple of nights which was fun, and got to have my lobster dinner.We've only gotten the canoe out once so far. Summer is over cuz bowling starts next Mon.
Did Karen V. ever get home this summer?
Pat, good luck with your job when it does start. Are you OK with being at home for now?

I know just what you mean Karen. Dave and I have been his parents caretakers for many years. there are 2 daughters that are not particularly involved. Before she passed away a couple of years ago Dave's mom suffered from such confusion it was so troubling for her and for us. we spend as much time with his dad nowas we can and we're much closer physically now so that's been easier. He's 85 and dave fears his time is limited. We agreed many years ago to take care of our parents at what ever point that came. It would be so much easier if the girls would help though.

Oops, sorry. That's a sensitive subject, I guess. Anyway, I'm impressed at how much YOU do.

Kathi, do you ever get down to N.Y. to visit your daughter there?