FIREWORKS

 THE first batch of fireworks are going off  I am sure there will be more.  I find I am getting use to them and I fall asleep. It was good to have company New Years Eve.  

During the afternoon some one put a video on and I sat and watched it by myself.  I enjoyed it.

Ken will say to me that it is just another day but it is the first day of a new year,  Last year was good and I hope this one will be even better.  Friends make life full of meaning.  

PARTY

 WINE AND CHEESE PARTY TONIGHT,

HAPPY NEW YEAR ONE AND ALL

 I am looking forwad to having fun times with my family and friends.  A beautiful sunrise this morning. promises a good day,  I am thankful for a faith that strengthens me and gives me hope for today and tomorow,  and a loving caring family, and friends.

We all have special gifts and abilities that give life meaning,

Expecting a phone call from the doctor about my heart tests.

Sunday the 29th,

 A dull quiet morning,  My mouthis still sore so it will be pudding and jello for lunch  But I find I can eat small bites of quiche, so I am doing well.

I think about moving furniture so I can sit by the window but it is very dull outside so not worth the effort.

Rick is coming so he can help.

ALL QUIET

 All quiet this morning,  A service this afternoon,  I had a short walk outside.  It is cold and foggy, I had cookies for breakfast.  Sandra's shortbread,  I try to read but fall asleep,  I am snezing a lot.                         I will wake up at lunch visiting Kem and Jenny.

GOOD DAY

 I am hoping for a good day today,  Yesterday was busy with family and friends, my mouth is a litle better, and I am thankful,

HABIT

 I turn my computer on just because it is a habit.  No comments again today.

 There will be hot chocolate and coffee this afternoon.  Also some music. I will make the effort to go.  

Good comments, now.

Mouth still sore.

We all need to rest up.

This  old girl is looking very tired worn out.

BLESSED

 I am very blessed to have such a wonderful family.  Christmas day was a lot of fun.  Rick drove me over to Sandra and Randy's.  Their home was beautifully decorated and full of happy people.  Sandra made me some soft fish I could eat.  I cannot bite or chew.  I really enjoyed it.  I had a bit of soft short bread too  I break off a piece and let ot melt in my mouth.  Not a good time to have a sore mouth,.

Hope Rick is feeling better today,  He was not good yesterday/.  Good to see Leah and Craig and the girls.

It was grear to see Morgan and Ben, they are great kids,  Too bad Theresa was not well. Other family and friends were there too.  Friends of  Sandra's  from work.  Good food and good fun,

Sandra and Randy are amazuing

Thanks to you both.

Another very special Christmas day,

Wow I have been dozing all morning,  I nearly slept through lunch,

CHRISTMAS

 Christmas Eve has always been a special time for me.  A time of anticapation and hope and love.  Yesterday I was so happy to spend it with Sandra and Tasha and Rick and Spenser.  Phone calls from Carol and Kenny were such a blessing,

Now it is Christmas and I am looking forward to being with family at Sandra and Randy's home. I know it will be fun. Good food and lots of laughter and happiness

Christmas is a time of wonder, love and happiness.  A time to just enjoy everything.  Food and family and friends.  A time to be open and caring and sharing.A time to be thankful,

Mary thanks for your morning phone call and happy greetings  It has been a dull morning,

Merry Merry Christmas'   

    Looking forward to seeing everyone

DREAMS

 I woke up in the middle of a night shaken up by a bad dream.  I lay awake for awhile trying to think good thoughts,  Next I woke up in the morning from a beautiful dream, walking in a wonderful forest with pools of shining water and birds singing.  I was happy to wake up.

I turned the T,V. on and a big choir was singing.  One of the happiest memories of my life was singing in our church choir,  I never missed a practive or a performance.  I loved to sing but I am not that good.

This morning Rick and Spenser will be coming over.I look forward to seeing thm. 

 Everyone is so friendly here I feel good about being here.

I do not remember my dreams but I remember how I felt when I woke up.

I have enjoyed happy visits with my friends Laura, Lee and Ava. and Hillary.

Brian phoned and he is doing well.  I was going to phone him.

Live with faith and love in your heart.

ACTUALLY

 Actually my stomach is upset too so we will both rest up,

FAST

Cristmas seems to be coming too fast.  Not like when I was young it never came fast enough.  Looking forward to seeing family.

LOST

 I could not believe I had lost my keys again.  I looked and looked and I was getting more and more frantic.  |I decided to go down to the desk and yes they had been found on the floor of the elevator,  They must have slipped off my wrist.  If I do not lock my door some one else will.  What a miserable afternoon.

All is well now and I am thankful some one turned tham into the desk.

Rick would have been put to work looking if I had not found them.  He and Spenser come tomorrow

I HATE losing things especially my keys,

.My mouth is still very sore and I can only eat soft foods.  At least they are very kind here and mush my food up.

JOY

 I have a few Christmas decorations,  cards and lights.

I was happy to join others in a church service here,   about twenty of  us,

Singing sons  like"Joy to the  World." We were a very happy group.

  I love to sing these old hymns.  I am looking forward to feeling the joy of Christmas

and being with family,

WEAK

 I am feeling a little weak right now just eating liquids,  Rick I would like to go to Crossroads Church but not right at this time.  I will try to make an effort just to go here.Talk to you later.

BUSY

 A very busy day.  In the morning Sandra drove me in to have my heart tested.  Everything went along very well.  I am confident it is okay,

When I arrived back home here they were having the Friday entertainment with the fellow who signs like Elvis.  He is very very good and we all enjoy him a lot.  It is good to enjoy the music and also lots of laughter.

I was delighted to have a visit from Glenn Cathy's husband. 

 I am still eating mushie food for supper but at least I can eat it

I have a fun time with my friends here and the day goes bt quickly,

TIME

 Yes it takes time to heal and iimprove.  A slow progress. I was thankful to have some soft banana bread to add to my diet of soup and yougurt and pudding,   Yes I feel run down but I am not having  a lot of pain now just a very sore mouth,  The staff here are very good at mushing up my food.  It does not look all that great but at least I can eat it.

Sorry I missed your call Ken.

To day Rick and Spenser come over to help me and Sandra takes me to an appointment on Friday.

I am thankful for their help and the encouraging words of family and ftriesnds

Helpful

 So good to be able to help others.  Loo puts he clothes in the dryer to wash.  I help her put them in the washer,

FAITH

I am trying to live out of the faith that I have in God's goodness and His presence in my life. He is watching over us all  He restores my soul and renrews my strength,

It was good to have Rick and Spenser come over in the morning.  It was good to have my laundry all done.  Seeing Spenser walk with Rick is a good thing.

We all enjoyed a visit from my friends Edna and Ken Cooper in the afternoon.  They brought candy and red flowers.  I cannot spell the name. It was a extremely happy visit.

This morning I am very nauseated and tired again.  Pudding and yogurt are not my favorite breakfast foods.  I will have some mushy food for lunch,  Ken is glad he does not have to eat it.  I have to have faith that I will start to feel better soon.

I feel better after talking on the phone to Kim.  Good to have a visit with  Ava,  Sharing memories and laughs.  Shr remembers living with us in the room upstairs years ago.

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GRATEFUL

 Yes I am trying to be more thankful and grateful.  I do have a lot to be thankful for.  Family and Friends and a comfortable place to live.  

Good food and lots of entertainment.  I do not stay late but |I always go done to the lobby to see what is going on.  Lots of entertainment and singing.  Friends ae always glad to see me.

Hope Ken's ankle is not to badly hurt.

Rick and Spenser are coming later to day.  I look forward to their visits,

CELEBRATION

 Our celebratiom dinner was held in the main dining room, with lots of round tables looking beautiful with white clothes and colourful naptkins.  I came right on time but people were already seated and being served.  It was extrememly busy.  I accepted a plate of turkey dinner but alough I tried to eat some turkey I could not.  I ate my usual mashed potatoes.  

I did not know the couple I was sitting with.  She was very talkative and he kept telling her to be quiet.  What a disaster,  Any way I dressed up and turned up and left early.  We were given lovely goodie baskets.

I know I have to be patient and put up with a sore mouth until the New Year.

Today I will be happy to have my mashed up food and my table mate Ken.  We are good friends.

Thankful

 Yes I have a lot to be thankful for.  My amazing family most of all.  Rick and Spenser came and now Rick is picking up a book for me at Chapters.  I do not feel up to going. Spenser is keeping me compamy.  

Tonight is a big turkey supper here and we are suppose to dress up.  I will go for a whle.

TRIPS

 After several trips into the city to see the Seniors Clinic and a doctor to figure out a plan  for my nutrition,  My mouth is still sore and I can only eat liguid meals of pudding etc,  I am getting used to it.  Today there is a big gatering planned for dinner with everyone coming,  I am not sure if I will go,  I get tired very quickly and stay away from crowds,

All things considered I am doing well.  Rick may take me to the library this morning,  I need lots to read as I am doing less.

 Pictures taken as we waited at the doctor's office,  Very tiring day.  I hope after a good nights sleep my head will clear.

APPOINTMENT

 Sandra is taking me to several appointmenys today.  The dentist first.  My mouth is still sore and I am eating yogurt and pudding,  Not too exciting,  My friends here ae very encouraging and supportive

A day ar at a time ;

SUNSHINE

 Another beautiful sunrise,  Feeling a bit better, Will have another lazy day.  Mouth still sore,  Yogurt for breakfast,

EMPTY

 The dining room was very empty tonight because a lot of   people had taken a bus to Langley to eat out.

The meals here are okay but a change would be nice,  I have had a good day and even had my frig, cleaned out,  I always think I should save left overs but then I do not eat them;

Thanks Randy and Sandra for doing that and cleaaing out behind the frig.

Thanks Ken for the phone call.  always good to hear how you and the children are doing

I know I will sleep well tonight,

UPSET

 I think I have everything out of my stomach now,  Glad Rick and Spenser came over so I did not feel too miserable,  Did not go for lunch but may try supper.

WORSE

I am feeling worse.  Must have eaten some gluten,  I told the staff here.  I have to be more careful too.  They have been so good  to me and sometimes check to see what I can have.  Stomack cramps and throwing up are no fun.  I called for help going from the bathroom to my bed.  I do not want to fall,

Another quiet day for me.

I enjoyed a visit with Sandra and with my friend, Laura;

Sunshine

 Lovely sunny morning,  I have had a short walk and if I feel a little stronger I w\ill o downstairs and out side,  It will be an effort.

BETTER

 Feeling better after a good night's sleep.  I am weak and tired so will rest today.

OKAY

 It was a lot more painful \than I thought it would be.  Not bad on the one side where there was only one tooth.  The other side with six teeth is very painful now.  I am taking pills and putting ice on it,  I am just sitting watching T.V.  Sandra has been a wonderful help,  She will spend the night here with

me,

UP

 Yes I was up early and want to make this a special happy day  Looking forward to a visit feom 

Rick and Spenser and from Sandra later in the day.

  I need Rick to do some shopping for soft food like puddings etc,

Sandra will help, me get prepaared with speial soap etc.

I am nervous but believe all will be well

Enjoyed a fun night last evennng with a special choir,

I believe prayer helps and I know others are praying for mee.

Thankful I have a Agatha Christy book to read

THE PHONE CALL

I just had a phone call from my brother Brian who had a fall outside and cut his face,  Neighbors phoned the ambulance and he was treated by the doctor,  He is in good spirits considering what happened,

I am having a quet day but did go down for afternoon horse races.  

JOLLY

We were a jolly group as we sar around the table making Christmas cards,  I ended uot of glue on my fingers,  It was fun,  I went to watch but was ask to join in, 

Decorations

 There are lots of decorations going up in the halls here,  I bought a few for my place when I was out shopping with Sandra,  Sunny and cool here today.  I will look to see if there any activities on here today, 

Horse racing social this aftenoon,  You can place bets I believe.  Drinks and chops provided,

QUIET

 Very quiet day here,  I had an appointment with the lady who will be outting my dentures in,  She excplains it all clearly.  I have no questions I am trying to forget the whole business,  But Friday will come,  I am very worried but I have no choice,  Five teeth are going to be pulled out.  The best thing is to wait for a few weeks before putting new ones in,  I am sure it will be done quietly and caewd

Sandra and I bought some Christmas oraments for my room,  I am trying to be positive but I feel sick to my stomach,

ON THE WAY

 Rick  and Spenser are on the way,  The mouse is behind the frig.  I am hiding in the bedroom,

There is a beautiful sunrise,

NEW DAY

 Hiding out in my bedroom.  There is a mouse running around in the other area.  

Thankful to have a chat with Ken yesterday and with my friend Lee Plett. 

I will go down and tell the desk later in  the morning,  Miserable,