There is an annual event at the Liberty Grove Historical Society in Ellison Bay that I vend at. I have a booth for The Longest Day, the fundraising branch of the Alzheimer’s Association. The was the weekend for the event and I was there all weekend.
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Setting a record
I had COVID-19 and was off work all last week, so I was a little bit weak when I started back to work at the Welcome Center yesterday. Today was my day to work at the Noble House and it was raining, so there were two possibilities for how my day might go. It could either be quiet because no one was out in the rain, or it could be busy because everyone wanted to do something indoors. I was hoping it would be quiet.
Continue readingAlmost there
I thought the bathroom remodel would be finished last weekend, but there are still some small details to add, so hopefully it will be done this coming weekend.
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Elaine was busy today, so I stayed at Mom’s house. We found a drawer full of pictures, including pictures of Dad with my stepmother, Sandy. It’s so nice when a divorced couple and their new spouses can get along!
Continue readingThe VA rose garden
Mark had to have a procedure done at the VA hospital this morning. As we were walking into the building, I noticed a sign that pointed to a rose garden, so when they sent me away, I went looking for it.
Continue readingSupportive friends
I haven’t particularly felt any grief over the loss of my father; whether it’s because I left no unfinished business with him when I flew back to Tucson, whether it was because I knew when I left Oregon that I would probably never see him again and said my goodbyes then, or because I am in shock and it doesn’t seem real yet. But I have received a lot of support and condolences from my friends. Thank you to those of you who have sent me cards and condolences too!
Continue readingWayne Leroy McCroskey – 1928-2024
RIP Dad!
Just a quick report as it’s gotten late.
Continue readingThe vigil
I went to my church for the first time since I’ve been back, and I asked for prayer for my family, especially for my sister, Lauryn. I would ask the same of those of you who pray.
Continue readingThe beginning of the end
Dad had a bad fall this morning. He landed hard on his rear and got a gash in his arm. Elaine called hospice and they called an ambulance. Lauryn and Rob rushed over.
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