My Mom

      My mom is a very special lady!  Even though life has taken an unwanted turn I remember the "real" Mom and know that she has always been--and always will be--special. Mom, I know that you will never read this but I want to say that I love you so much! 
     The second picture is the view out my mom's window.  The next one she is posing for me.  I told her to stand there by Dad so I could take her picture so she posed for me.  The last one was actually taken on Mom's birthday a couple of weeks after I came back home. 

My Dad

My dad is such a special person.  I miss him alot and wish that we could see him more often.  It was so good to spend some time with him.  He makes Apple Fritters every time we are together.  Mmmm good!  I guess I'm a little spoiled.  :-)  I love you, Dad!  You are the best Daddy ever!

My Trip to PA

 

I was able to go "home" for a week last month.  It was so good to be in Pennsylvania with my family.  I only wish that Warren and our kids could have gone with me.  I spent a week soaking up memories and family.  Along the way I made new memories, new friends, and renewed an old friendship.  As some of you know our family has been through some changes especially over the last few months.  I enjoyed my time with Dad and seeing Mom in her new place.  An Alhztimers home is not a place I ever invisioned Mom living and yet I know that this is best for everyone.  I am thankful for God's help and peace in the midst of all this!   I have the best family ever!  Here are a few pictures of my time with them.  #1 Aunt Ruth (Mom's sister), #2 Aunt Lucy, myself, Uncle George (Mom's brother), #3 my brothers--Chester and Harry and I, #4 my sisters--Janet, Elaine, Karen and I.