Tuesday Evening..........

This has been a busy day...this morning I had to go at 8:15 a.m. to the doctor's office to get some blood work done...then Steve stopped by McDonald's and I got an egg Muffin and a cappucino Steve and Icino and a pumpkin pie for Paul...he took me home where I had breakfast and then came back an hour later and took me to two Dollar General ajd Dollar worth where I was able to get some needed items at pretty reasonable prices...then brought me back home and the he and Mark picked up lunch and came up to the apartment and had lunch with us...so nice to have Mark visiting for a few days...the boys did some moving around of chairs...one in Paul's room which I gave to Appledorm putting in our washroom so that we can have another seat because this is where we visit...then moving a couple chairs out of the living room into the bedrooms and the brown chair into the living room...I went downstairs and played dominos with some friends and believe or not I won a couple games..there were eight of us playing..then when I Came back up, we watched Jeporady and some of Comedy Central...then I helped Paul to bed and then read some..I am a little tired tonight but I am most every night..my cleaning lady came today and I managed to get my sheets washed even though I did a lot of other things too..Steve and I thought that we saw a little snow among the rain as we coming home...hope everyone has a good night's rest...all my love and prayer, Mary

LOVELY FALL DAY...........

I managed to get up this morning and get everything done (feeding Paul and dressing him for the day) and went to Church...it was a real rewarding for me and I felt very much a part of the Church...I went to early service and then to coffee which is held between worship and Sunday school...then Eileen picked me up and brought me home and went to her church...next Sunday, I am going to go to Church with a lady who lives here and her daughter and then have Eileen just pick me up and bring me home...I am expecting a visit from the Minister soon as I met her at th hairdresser and she said she would make a visit...Steve and Eileen came by for a visit which was nice even though Steve seemed pretty tired...yesterday I took a large baked potato (leftover from one of our meals downstairs) and made a delicious potato soup...I am thawing hamburger to make a couple of meatloaves but it will have to wait until tomorrow since after Steve and Eileen left, I put a load of towels in the washer and they are now in the dryer...lazy day really...I am just finishing another book...Paul is watching T.V...Mark is coming this evening for a visit and I look forward to seeing him but since he is coming late, he probably won't be over until tomorrow...Dad doesn't know that he is coming...Steve suggested that I let it be a surprise and then I wouldn't have Dad continually asking me when he would be here

Beautiful Fall Day in Michigan..............

My day has been a long one...up with Paul at 4 a.m. and then I couldn't get back to sleep so I got up about 5 and went in the living room and rested in our Lazy Boy Chair..then Steve took me over to Dittos, a resale place which has clothing and a little of everything...I spent about 1 and 1/2 hours finding some clothing which fits me..I was so tired of baggy pants etc....he brought me back and then went to a meeting and then came over later in the day to talk with Dad about going to Day Care tomorrow and we left that he could make up his mind tomorrow..I quickly threw in his white short and underwear since he didn't have but one pair clean and he needs, if he goes, to take an extra set of clothing for accidents do happen...he didn't even seem to remember refusing to go before...I plan to go get a hair cut and set from Eileen's hairdresser, Sarah, as our new gal here is just out of school however she really tries to please...we were informed that we didn't do trick or treat but we do have a halloween party and I was able to get a shirt at Dittos with a scarecrow on it which I can wear...this will be short as I am now off to bed....all my love and prayers, Mary

Hello from Appledorn Village...

This will be rather short but I wanted to record a few things tonight...this is now my free time when I have help Paul dress and get ready for bed...he is needing so much care that I am really really tired at night...my Grand Valley Nurse and I agree that I am probably getting about 6 hours a night...she was here today and I will have her until April when she graduates...I called Ella and Hilda tonight and had good chats with them...I am trying to reach out more...Dad is refusing to go to Evergreen Commons so today I haven't mentioned anything at all about him going but in the morning, I will simply get him ready as if he is going and we will see what happens...it was so good to talk with Ella and Hilda...well, I am going to sign off and get ready for bed....hope all of you have had a good day....my love and prayers.....Mary