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 Evening, January 4 After supper at Sea Dog, we went to Hannah and Lydia’s place to exchange a few gifts. The gifts in the box were for Now-You-Have-It-Now-You-Don’t. I forgot to take pictures of that game. I think we brought some of these gifts from Pennsylvania – given by Nate, Abby (their Pennsylvania daughter & sister), and Anthony. Two chocolate […]
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+, […]
The hospital staff withheld her breakfast just in case they had to do the scope procedure. However, her blood work and counts are looking good, so they brought her food. 🙂 Cerwin and I will be spending the afternoon with her, so I will update you later today or tonight when we have new information. […]
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 […]
Sunday, January 3 Our annual New Year’s trip to Maine – to visit with Mark and Diane’s family – was delightfully uneventful, consequently I read and didn’t take many pictures. This was the 7:00 AM sunrise – about two hours into our trip. We were fascinated by construction on the new Tappan Zee Bridge – over […]
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 […]
Thursday, December 31, 2015 This trip was a Christmas gift to us from 2014 – from Roy and Deb. Their goal was to take us to the Delaware Cabela’s sometime during 2015 – and they did – on the very last day. 🙂 While Cerwin and I waited at a red light – on the way […]
Tuesday Evening, December 29 Our granddaughter Jana (in yellow) asked if she and some friends could made gingerbread houses in our garage after Christmas. That sounded like a fun idea, so we said, yes. They came shortly after 6 PM and unloaded all their goodies on our tables. Renee and Caleb worked on theirs as […]
Monday, December 28 This tree has been a concern to us for the past few years. We always told people not to park close to it – especially if it was windy, because dead branches came crashing down without warning. As I watched Amos take this tree down – piece by piece – I understood […]
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 […]
Saturday Evening, December 26 We do not do a lot of decorating for Christmas, but do try to make the garage area a bit festive. Jere and Kristen made the ham in their new smoker. It was delicious. Deb and Chris discussing the table setting. Our children and grandchildren make it easy for us. They […]
