Tuesday August 11, 2009

 

 

Abby Goes Home

&

A Visit With Great-Grandma

Monday, August 10

 

 

 After having Abby in our house for the past two weeks, we were rather sorry to see her go home (Maine).  However, I’m sure her parents are ready to have her back.

 

 

 It was shortly after 7:30 a.m. when we said goodbye.  This is not her car, but one she took to Maine for someone who purchased it through a family member in Pennsylvania.  Inside were things she packed for her visit to Pennsylvania, a few things that Lydia sent home, and SIX BUSHELS of green beans!

The green beans came from Ron and Brenda who raise many acres.  I expect several people canned or froze green beans on Tuesday.

 

 

Internet photo 

After Lydia and I went to Curves, and Cerwin went to physical therapy, I did some laundry and Monday morning cleanup before dealing with the SmartMailer CD that did not work on Saturday.  It was music to my ears when I heard the Pitney Bowes tech say they were aware of this problem, and that it is an easy fix.  She said she could tell me how to fix it, or do it by remote.

 

 

Internet photo 

I suggested that she do it by remote.  It is so amazing to go to remote and watch someone take “control” of my computer – and she was in Wisconsin. 

Within a few minutes the problem was solved, and I was able to get on with the mailing.  For some reason nothing went smoothly this time (jams and a printer on the blink), but I did get the entire mailing of 1,135 to the post office before closing time.   

 

 

 After supper we went to Landis Homes to visit Cerwin’s mother.  She was trying to thread a needle when we got there, and wasn’t being successful.  At almost ninety-two, her eyesight isn’t as good as it once was, so she gladly allowed Lydia to do it for her.

 

 

 Lydia, Mother, and Cerwin visited while I reconciled her checkbook.

Cerwin had an appointment with the surgeon this morning.  Dr. Westphal is pleased with his progress, and recommended therapy for another month – which is what we expected.  He now has almost full mobility in his shoulder, but not full strength.  His lifting is limited to five pounds.

 

 

 I asked Mother to tell Lydia what it was like when she was twelve years old.  Lydia liked her stories because most of them involved horses.  Mother loved working outdoors, and often took care of the horses and worked the fields when she was young.