Rest in the Lord and be willing to wait for Him. Psalm 37:7 (NLV)
Wednesday, January 6 The ladies look forward to this place each January when it is frigid outside in Maine. Treating our feet in very warm, swirling water and our backs to massaging chairs. Oil and hot stones treat our feet to more pampering My feet in paraffin and warm towels. Great for winter feet. Ahhhhhhhh! Diane and […]
Tuesday, January 5 It was a cold morning. Since this is the first winter in their newly purchased house, they learned that this area needs heat tape. It only affected the shower, but they will add more insulation when it is warmer, and they can explore the area where this pipe is too close to the […]
Monday, January 4 Mark and Diane checking the menu. After work, we took everyone to the Sea Dog for supper. The girls – Hannah, Elizabeth, and Lydia – were going to be a bit late because Hannah and Lydia had some issues in the dairy barn where they work, so we ordered two appetizers: Soft […]
We were surprised when a nurse came to Mother’s room – about 2 PM – yesterday afternoon and told us that she was being discharged! They concluded that the gallstone moved and the infection to her liver and kidneys was now clear. She got to Landis Homes about 5:30 PM. Thank you for praying. At 98+, […]
Monday, January 4 It was a cold day in Maine, so I enjoyed the outside view from inside. This is the view of their deck from their living room. They recently bought a house, so it was fun seeing new landscape and enjoying their warm, cozy house. I love how the sun shines in their […]
At this point the scope procedure is off for today, because she is feeling well and her stomach is no longer tender. The doctor thinks the stone moved. I told Mother, ‘It wouldn’t be the first time God moved a stone.’ She liked that. Her medical team wants to evaluate her for another day or […]
We (Cerwin’s siblings) have peace about giving the doctor permission to do an ECRP, a technique that combines the use of endoscopy and fluoroscopy to diagnose and treat certain problems of the biliary or pancreatic ductal systems. Because she takes a blood thinner, the procedure cannot be done today. Though there are risks with this […]
Saturday Evening, January 2 Our great-nephew Tavian Our great-niece Elyse Dot arranging some of the food. My brother Clair (holding his grandson, Tavian), his wife Kate, and their son-in-law Rob watching the children playing. Elliot It appears that something was funny. Supper is served! These next few pictures are fun. Our sister-in-law Brenda grabbed my […]
It seems that some of her problems are because her blood pressure has been very low for a long time – and Landis Homes has been dealing with that with medication. They found Aortic Stenosis and a form of hepatitis. Her liver was enflamed causing a “hit” on her kidneys. Some things can be adjusted […]
No blog entry tonight. Cerwin’s 98-year-old mother was taken to the ER this afternoon because she wasn’t feeling well and was experiencing a tight chest. We just got home after several hours in the hospital. She is still in the ER, and is fairly comfortable. The doctors want her moved to the Intermediate Intensive Care […]
Sunday Evening, December 27 This meal included those who could attend of Cerwin’s siblings, their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Do you notice Nathan trying to get attention in the background? Now you can see him! 🙂 Every married couple brought a hot and cold dish. We had the buffet line in the kitchen to make room for […]
Friday, December 25 This was our group of nine family members who were free to have Christmas lunch in Landis Homes Azalea Room with Cerwin’s mother. Clockwise: Cerwin, my empty chair, Juanita, Deb, Roy, Mother, Velda, Mel, Uncle John, Josiah. From the other end of the table. Josiah and Uncle John enjoying conversation. Those who read […]
Monday, December 21 It was a beautiful, cold morning. Aunt Naomi is a younger sister of Mother High and has been bedfast for many years. This picture from our visit in 2013 is the last picture I have of her. The burial was in the church’s cemetery following the funeral. I stayed in the warmth […]
Wednesday, December 16 – Noon We knew Mother High wanted to see her brother John on his 100th birthday, so I reserved a table in Azalea Dining Room at Landis Homes for lunch. Mother wishing John a happy 100th birthday. Mother is 98 – the sibling next to him in age. I love watching these two together. Cerwin’s sister Velda […]
Saturday, December 12 When Inge mentioned that she would like to meet the Nut Hut animals, we made it happen for her. Her first meeting was with Annie Oakley – the prairie dog. She wanted to meet each one, but Batman was the one she really wanted to meet. I love the look of pleasure […]
Saturday, December 12 I love pretty Saturday mornings in December. Inge has been wanting to see the animals at Roy and Deb’s “Nut Hut” and this was the day – but first we had lunch at RD’s. Inge (from TFC’s International Office), Deb, Roy, and Cerwin. They make the best sweet tea. My lunch I […]
Wednesday, December 9 After Mother High was moved to the ground level of a personal care unit at Landis Homes, we (her children) asked if she could have a birdfeeder outside her window. They said she could. At first we took one of our feeders that prevents squirrels from eating the birdseed, but squirrels were the only […]
Monday Evening, December 7 We were invited to see this movie – free of charge – because Community Services Group (CSG) staff were blessed by someone who paid for and invited them to bring their residents and families to the theater. The CSG group had the entire “Peanuts” theatre to ourselves. Jere & Kristen’s family: Allie, […]
Saturday Morning, November 28 Cerwin burning the trash pile near the pavilion has nothing to do with our brunch, other than it happened the same morning. (I took this picture from a house window.) He wanted to get this job done before winter. He was still stirring it when it was time to go to Anne’s house […]
Sunday, November 15 After seeing our granddaughter Diana’s Facebook entry introducing Ralph (puppy) to her readers, I told her that I would love to meet him. He is a Rottweiler (I think I got that right) and a gift from her handsome boyfriend Donovan. We were delighted that they brought him to see us. Later in the […]
Friday Evening, November 6 This was a very belated birthday meal for Kristen. There was a lot going on back in spring with their daughter, Jana’s health, then it was the busy summer. Now we finally got a date together – and it happened during their twenty-fifth anniversary week. By-the-way, for those who have not heard, Jana […]
Thursday, October 29 I was honored to take Mother to a luncheon at Landis Homes to honor residents who have lived there for twenty or more years. A van/bus was used to transport patients who do not live in the same building as Harvest Room. I was going to push mother across campus in her wheelchair, but the weather was a bit threatening […]
Sunday, October 25 After church we met my brother Dale and sister-in-law Dot at Isaac’s to celebrate his birthday. I meant to take a picture of them and our delicious sandwiches, but we had so much fun that I forgot. After lunch we went to Landis Homes to visit Mother High. Shortly after we got […]
Saturday, October 24 It was a beautiful fall afternoon for the one-hour drive to RD’s American Grill near Quarryville. The ladies of RD’s do a fabulous job with their teas. Our daughter Deb lives nearby and helps with the setup. My cute table mates – Lily and Eva A few of the hats Some decorations The […]
We love you, Daddy & Mother
Wednesday Evening, October 21 This dinner date was with our oldest son, Jeff, and his wife, Chris. You know you are old when your oldest son is fifty-one. 🙂 We arrived a bit early, so I walked around the property looking for photo ops. You can see the effect of the morning frost a few […]
Friday Evening, October 9 Shortly after 4:30 PM we heard wind and saw leaves blowing everywhere. I was concerned that our trees were going to loose all their leaves before the beautiful fall colors arrived. But you will notice in future posts that we still had plenty of leaves during the height of autumn colors. It […]
Friday, September 18 We received an invitation to a picnic at Landis Homes for Oregon House (Mother’s living area on the campus). It was for Mother and three guests. It suited Cerwin, his sister Velda, and me to go. We arrived early, and since it was a beautiful day we took the scenic route to the […]
Tuesday, September 15 Our niece Dorretta organized this party and brought the cup cakes. This was during the time that Jere and Kristen were on a business trip, so we took these four along to the party: Jesse, Ian, Jared, and Jana. Great-grandma and Jesse. He likes to remind her that she is ninety years […]
Tuesday, September 15 Jere & Kristen’s three youngest (Ian, Jared, and Jesse) spent a few days with us while their parents were on a business trip. One of their jobs after school was caring for the chickens. Ian is responsible for one of the water containers. Golf balls must be helpful in teaching chickens where to […]