FAMILY

 We had great fun gathering as a family at Sandra and Randy's home,  Leah and Craig's children were the youngest.  Three tables were put together to make one long table.  Morgan came from school on the Island to join us.  Hamlet also joined us from the States.  Theresa and   Corrine from Chillwack.

Lots of good food.  A turkey for sure and lots of pumpkin and apple pies. Everything was delicious, 

This morning breakfast was supposed to be delivered,  At 10 to 9 a cool cup of tea was delivered,  I guess they have to iron out some bugs,

I hope Rick and Leah are allowed to visit,

REMEMBER

 I have decided to make more of an effort to remember my experiences.  I have found myself saying I do not remember. When I think about dad I do not want to remember the sad times.  It was hard to say good bye for the last time but I new he was ready to leave.

It was the first thanksgiving without him. Lots of great memories,

I am making good memories here at the Villa.  I enjoy going to meals and chatting with Jeane and Ken.  I know I am having a positive affect on them both. I know it is not easy to have to start to live your life on your own.

We have to wear masks now as there is COVD in the staff and residences.  Meals will be delivered.

All meals,

I am looking forward to being with my amazing happy family.

FALL COLOURS.

 

Sandra took this picture of just one of the colourful trees I see from my window.  We had a grand time going shopping.  New clothes and some new books.  I am looking forward to seeing family to morrow.

On arrival back home everyone has to wear masks because several cases of COVID have been identified.  Lunch and dinner will be brought to our rooms and this started with supper tonight.  They will continue to test people,

Visitors will be required to wear personal protective clothing.

I think I will be able to go out but we will wait and see in the morning.

Several cases have been found in the staff and residences.

Thankful I have T.V,   I had a wonderful day,

EARLY

I am up very early watching the sun come up. It is going to be another beautiful fall day. The leaves are clinging to their branches, soon the wind and the rain will forse them to fall to the ground. My hair is a mess. The hairdresser wanted to cut it and I said no. she did not do a good job styling it. The new lady at our table is very depressed. she has been separated from her husband, I share with her that I know how she feels. Sandra and I are going shopping for somethimng new for me to wear. I do not have a lot of energy but am hopeful we will succesd. I am lazy this morning but will make myself go for a short journey and enjoy the fresh air. I voted.

HAPPY

Looking forward to this weekend and especially seeing family. Happy to read the commwnts on my blog. NOT happy to see my neighbor being taken to the hospital this morning. Maybe I will hear some news at lunch. Looking forward to getting my hair done this afternoon. The way to staying healthy is to make good choices. Eating well and exercising well and sleeping well.

SURPRISING

LIFE often leads us down surprising paths. Here I am in this far away place. I live in a complex with lots of older people. I AM AMAZED at how cheerful every one is. even Ken can put a smile on his face. He was away yesterday and has not met our new table mate. She and I get along very well and I like to be with some one who likes to talk. Today is Friday and that means lots of good music. Anne is on at the movie here tonight

Persistance

WE all makes mistakes and we all need to be more persistant AND patient You could say it is a virtue. RICK IS VERY PATIENT in helping me get started. Every time after I write I look for comments. persistently.It is a good choice to make when we choose to believe. Believing is to discover the mystery of faith hidden in the truth of the gospel/ Rick was here helping me this morning to get started. He also drove me to the library. They were given free books away so I took a couple. He did the laundry while I went to lunch. We had roast beef and I brought a piece home for Spenser. We have a new lady at our table. She is very shy. Ken was away, and he does not like des not like anybody but me. He may complain. Sometimes we do not always get choices. Warm sunny day so I am off for a walk. Yes I will try to be more persistant.