Mona, what about the old fashioned writing with glue and putting glitter on it for names? That’s about as crafty as I get!
Kirby, prayers said for your daughter and son’s situations, and please give your son a message for me, speaking of the long haul. Twenty years ago this year I was diagnosed with cancer and then spent nearly a year in treatment. Was as bald as a bat, and it took me several years afterward to feel like things got to be somewhat normal again. Kids were just little. Wasn’t expecting that at that life stage. (Nobody ever really is, right?) When I was in treatment I liked hearing the good stories of people that beat their cancer long term, so I’m sharing that for him. It does change your perspective on life when you go through something like that. You tend to not sweat the small stuff anymore and you appreciate every day you have with your loved ones in a different way than you did before, which is one positive you’re left with after going through it. How is he coping with things? Everyone’s experiences are different and I find it interesting to hear how others cope. For me it was life changing. And you see a different side of people.
Lynn so glad your bathroom is almost finished. It looked lovely already in the picture you posted! Can’t wait to see it finished.
Bobbi I have been to northern CA but not southern. I always loved the song “Ventura Highway” (and saw America perform it last year). I hope you’re having a good time. The young lady looked beautiful.
Well it’s been a busy week for me. I had Zoom meetings on two mornings. (Ugh.) I like the convenience but hate waking up to meetings on my days off. I had a lot of errands to catch up on. We cleaned out a bin in our hallway that had a lot of returns and things to send and all that. Had to grocery shop today but wound up getting super cold and tired so did an online order, then took a nap. My sleep has been off, too. Right as I finished my Zoom meeting this morning I had to run upstairs and join a FaceTime doctor’s appt w DH that DD was already on. They are starting DH on a different medication and I overall liked what the cardiologist had to say. (DH is a little medically spoiled, he just had to sit there while DD and I talked shop with the doctor.) Boston traffic? Yup, will be the one thing I won’t miss when I finally retire.
I am working the weekend so I wanted to get things done before that. We have been talking this week about a plan for getting some of the things done around the house that we need to do. It’s a lot but if we all work together we should be able to make a dent in it. There’s a young kid I know I’m going to hire him to go up into our attics to get stuff down to sort through so we can make room to put other things up there, especially DD’s things over the in law apt so she/we can start getting that cleaned out and updated. We have a large lower family room that we haven’t used much since we put our sunroom on. Both of those areas have turned into storage areas so we have to clean them out and update the family room and the attached bath/laundry and storage room. (We do the work ourselves, mostly.) I think DS is going to use it as his space as he spends the most time down there, so he’s motivated to get started. He has the chance to rent something with some friends but he doesn’t want to live with a bunch of guys again - BTDT in college (and hated it). Plus, rents here are out of control. He can even use the separate entrance if he wants to, so it’s like another apartment, really. It’s helpful to have him here to help DH with things, so it works out for everyone. So hopefully we can get started on the cleaning part soon. It’s supposed to be rain and snow here this weekend. We need to make some dump runs.
I also bought a loose leaf book the other day and some dividers and files to start keeping track of all of our financial info and bills, policies, etc. I’d bought a book designed for that a while back and started to fill it out but it wasn’t designed how I wanted it, so I figured I’d make my own. The night we were in the hospital I was feeling a little panicky that that wasn’t done.
We really should have it anyway in case something were to happen to both of us. We do have wills (which I need to update) and keep them in a fire proof file, but we need to do this other piece, too. Now that Mom’s estate is taken care of I feel like I have a little more energy to deal with some of these other things. (It’s amazing how much that takes out of you!)
I saw this in a store the other day and thought of all of you. (Now I’m wishing I bought it.
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I hope you all have a good weekend!
Sweet dreams everyone with love as always.
Dad and I are enjoying a quiet day at home. So thankful to God he did stay home today! The weather is a bit warmer, too. I'll take it! 
. You know it breaks my heart that your precious grandkids are in the middle of such a trial 
How blessed beyond they are to truly have loving you in their lives! Thank you for always making a difference to them. Pea's wise words to your son are so kind and as always right on. Continuing prayers for him and always you, of course, too.
Treat yourself to an extra relaxing soak in your new tub when all is ready!
and thank you for your own trusting in us with such heartfelt and courageous shares. I absolutely pray we have been and always will be of kind support to you. Thank you always for being a loving Quacker, too, of course! I'm truly thankful to God also you have your cruise to look forward to.
rest and cozy time (if she's a TV watching pup) while watching or even reading something fun.
with love to you as well, PollyannaMom always, too.
. The grass is so thick I know my mower will be stalling constantly, which is aggravating 
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that you at last did enjoy some good 
I hope your yardwork goes quickly and smoothly, too.
Hugs, my friend and you know that is my prayer for you always to be happy and lighter of spirit. The museum does sound like a wonderful place for families and especially kids! So glad you got to go back. As a kid, dad and I often visited the Museum of Science and Industry and adjoining IMAX theater where I remember being a big fan of seeing more than once the movie Blue Planet. At that time, there was also a great Children's Museum Downtown where I had a lot of fun as well. 
always for time with your grandkids. I'm so thankful to God that Sam and Charlotte are feeling better, too!
as always has such good advice!
to you and Lynn, I would help you both with organizing if I lived closer! 
I Know he's a favorite of yours and Don's 
