Thursday

Well some big changes are about to take place with regard to our usual mornings and uneventful days; but first today was much the usual with a fowl wakeup then my quiet times and the boring bowl of oatmeal with fruit, actually this boring bowl of oatmeal is very nutritious,and then a bike ride to the rec for some 2 1/2 hours of pickle ball. We had a small crowd but 4 players made for a great workout and then more staggered in through out the morning to where we had 2 courts going with about 10 players altogether. Several of our regulars are missing for various reasons. After the rec I headed to the library then home.

Nancy had driven her mom to the beauty parlor for her hair job then had to drive her to the rehab where she spent the day. Pap is doing better with his PT and there is the chance he may be strong enough to be able to come home but probably not for several weeks so Nancy decided we should head to the cabin while he has around the clock care because once he is released her mom will need us to help her at their home. So that is the big change in our lives for now. I have lots to do at the cabin before we close it up for the winter so if we can get a couple weeks or more there that will be a big help. Pap is eating better and the swelling has receded in his legs and he is actually in a better mood and trying to help himself so we are leaving Sunday knowing he is doing better and there is the chance he will come home eventually.

Amy and the kids came for lunch and then again for supper as Tyler teaches ESL on Thursdays at church. Nancy made Zuppa soup and Ava had 3 bowls, she just loves that soup as well as we all do. Sam even ate a whole bowl as he is starting to become a picky eater. We are having the family over on Sat. for a lasagna supper to celebrate GG's 83 birthday which is Sat. then we are packing up and getting ready to head to N.C. The biggest obstacle right now is getting GG to the rehab each day (as she never was encouraged or taught to drive) to spent it with Will as that has been our responsibility so far but there are others in the family who will now have to step up and participate, hopefully.

Well the Rays play the Texas Rangers on Friday in the first game of the MLB playoffs and we are thrilled for them, hopefully they can pull off another 3 out of 5 games and move on toward the divisional playoffs and then into the World Series, GO RAYS!!!

We are sure looking forward to being back into cooler temps for a few days at least as its still hot here as ever. I did plant some tomato, pepper and basil seedling that Bobby gave me a couple weeks ago last night after supper in the garden while Nancy went to pick up her mom from the rehab. The seedling had great roots and I think with the partial shade on the back gardens they will survive the heat. I read where frost is expected this week end in the mountains, yikes that doesn't seem right when it barely gets into the low 80's here at night. Well better go as there is lots to do today(Friday) as we look toward a 5 AM pull out from here on Sunday morning. To all of our mountain family and friends we are so looking forward to a reunion albeit might be short in length. Keep us in your thoughts and prayers as we do you, LATER