Category: Family

Remembering My Poppie….

To explain why this man was so very special to me, I have to back up and start with a little history. My “father” – the one who supplied part of my DNA – left us when I was a very young little girl… Continue Reading “Remembering My Poppie….”

My Home Town

I shot these photos of Main Street, Albion, NY while I was out getting some groceries for Mom. Albion is a very small town on the Erie Barge Canal just south of Lake Ontario. It is the Orleans County Seat and deep in history.… Continue Reading “My Home Town”

Home Again!

I just returned home from a week long visit with my Mom. She was released from the rehab facility on Friday (7th), so I flew up there on the 8th. Following is an account of my adventure! The adventure started on Thursday night when… Continue Reading “Home Again!”

Thoughts for Thursday….

Here are my thoughts for today: Mom is out of the hospital and in rehab as of today — she’s in a LOT of pain and swollen pretty bad, but the doc and PT folks all say she is doing really well…… I did… Continue Reading “Thoughts for Thursday….”

And now the healing begins….

My Mom is in her room now — it’s all over but the healing! Of course, recovery is a long, hard road for surgery of this kind, but there is light at the end of the tunnel for her now!!! I talked to my… Continue Reading “And now the healing begins….”

D-Day

D-Day — that’s what my Mom is calling today — the day she goes in for total hip replacement surgery!!! She’s 800+ miles away from me today, so I could use your help — please keep her in your thoughts and prayers today! We… Continue Reading “D-Day”

Tons ‘O Stuff Going On…

TGIF!!!! My life is a whirlwind right now — so busy — so much going on — so much excitement!!! I’m exhausted!!! ha-ha Wednesday I had a great opportunity — I was invited go with some others from work to a panel discussion at… Continue Reading “Tons ‘O Stuff Going On…”

Hunt For Happiness

One of the new Sanford bloggers, Emily Page, is an old friend I haven’t run into in a very long time, but still think of often and fondly! She posted an entry on her blog in honor of National Hunt for Happiness Week –… Continue Reading “Hunt For Happiness”

Back to the old grind….

Well, Mom’s visit is over!! I just got back from taking her to the airport and seeing her off – she’s on her way back to upstate NY after a 2 week visit! It was great – we did several things and spent most… Continue Reading “Back to the old grind….”

Just Visitiing….

I haven’t had much time to post my thoughts — I’ve been busy relaxing and visiting with my Mom!!!! It has been so great having her here — I think I’ll keep her!!! ha-ha-ha