I went to the hospital after church this morning – first stopping to say hi to Jeff (TFC’s Executive Vice President) on the fourth floor. He was doing a bit better than yesterday and anticipates surgery tomorrow to repair his broken leg.

Remember from yesterday that I was hoping to see a helicopter on the pad outside Mother’s window?

I may have missed it if our nephew Rod hadn’t pointed it out to me. He and his wife, Dorretta, (Mel and Velda’s daughter) came to visit while I was there.

We decided that it was headed to Philadelphia, because this window is facing south and it continued in that direction.

Praying for the person who was being transported.

After arriving in Mothers room, I learned that she had a very uncomfortable night because of pain in her right knee. They did an x-ray to determine the problem – thinking it was arthritis or gout.

It is arthritis. They gave her prednisone (pill) this afternoon.

There is discussion that Mother may go to Pleasant View or Landis Homes tomorrow.

Evening sunset today

On the way home I stopped at Panera Bread to have a mid-afternoon lunch of a chicken and cranberry Panini and broccoli and cheese soup.

I spent the rest of the afternoon and evening relaxing and watching Hallmark movies on TV.

Cerwin called from the hunting cabin to give me an update on what is happening there and to check on his mom. He said, after church this morning (New Hope Church of The Brethren) and lunch, some of them scouted the surrounding mountains and fields for deer while the football fans stayed behind to watch the game.

This week I am especially thankful that God created a day of rest. 🙂

I am also grateful for His incredible mercy and grace and strength.