Backing up to Thursday, when I was getting ready to leave work at 1:00, my boss and another co-worker were heading out to lunch. They asked if I wanted to go too. I said yes! I followed in my car, since they were headed to The Egg Factory which is on my way home. It was a fun time and I was happy to eat at a new-to-me restaurant. My omelette was so big I took half of it home for breakfast the next morning.
The Mas Verde group went to Ford's Garage Thursday night. I picked up Donna, who lives a few streets over from me. She said she will drive next time. (She lost her hubby a month after I lost Joe.) It is always fun to eat out with neighbors who are also friends.
Our friend, Jill, is in the turquoise t-shirt.
Friday went fast. I stopped at Publix for a few things I still needed for my little dinner party on Saturday. I skipped stopping to see Helen. I will see her tomorrow after work and lunch with friends. Just an aside, the music therapist called me to let me know she saw Helen and tried to engage her. She asked my blessing to stop seeing Helen. She said Helen doesn't seem to respond at all. Of course I told her it was fine. I understand.
On Saturday, I did some cleaning and got things ready for dinner with my boss, Danon, his wife and our mutual friend, Monika. We had a fun time, played my Aggravation marble game (two games) had dessert and then they left around 8:30. I had made a little video to show them and they gave me permission to post it on Facebook so most of you probably saw it. I am having fun with the Revive app that does all the animation and music. I can't get it to show up here. Crazy Blogger! This is the picture...
Yesterday was Sunday school and church. As per my usual, I did some laundry when I got home. I had enough leftovers for my dinner which was great!
Today, Casper's former family members are coming by to see him this afternoon. I also want to mention that I lost my younger brother, Randy, to his 7-year battle with cancer, on this day in 2003. It is sure hard to believe he has been gone almost 20 years.
Thanks for coming by!! Y'all bless me by your friendship here and I appreciate that you leave a message when you visit. I hope you all have a blessed week ahead!!
Gosh, 20 years. These anniversaries of the heart are bittersweet -- but never forgotten.
ReplyDeleteWith a name like The Egg Factory, you know I had to Google it! Back in Arizona we used to enjoy a place called The Eggery that served generous portions, too. Those FB clips were hysterical! I was going to ask what's the app, so thanks for including the name today. We're never too old to play, right! xo
All the good food is a welcoming treat and nice to have leftovers for another day too. Time just flies by...for sure! Enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteThe Egg Factory sounded like a great place to eat. It sounded like you had a wonderful weekend. Enjoy these remaining days of August, Terri.
ReplyDeleteCan't believe that Summer is almost over... where does the time go?? :)
ReplyDeleteI love reading about all your friends and your times with them!!
ReplyDeleteI feel really sad that Helen doesn't respond at all even to music. Just can't imagine.
Terri, I did see that video and loved it. Made me laugh. I love hearing about all the moments you spend with your friends and all the great places you visit. Hope you have a great day.
ReplyDeletePoor Helen, it's just sad to see that slow decline.
ReplyDeleteI saw your video and loved it!
My mom also passed in 2003. It really is hard to believe it's been that long.
I love Blessed Assurance... one of my favorite hymns. I loved that video of you and your friends singing...it was hilarious. I am sorry to hear that Helen is failing so, but it is to be expected at this stage in her life. I'm just glad she is in a safe place and is comfortable. Sounds like you were certainly well fed this past week! Such fun to spend so many dinners with friends. I know you miss your brother, even after so many years. I know what you mean. The time flies and it doesn't seem possible it could be so many years. The older we get the faster it flies. Sometimes I think that is actually a good thing. Anyway, sending you (((hugs))). I totally understand.
ReplyDeleteOh, that makes me so sad about Helen. I've seen music reach those who seemed beyond reaching. I know it isn't always the case, but when it happened it always seemed like a miracle to me. One woman in particular had progressed to the point of being curled up in a fetal postition that couldn't be straightened and was not responsive to anything. I took her for a walk around the hallways once a week playing music from her youth on my phone, which I placed beside her on the pillow. One day she actually opened her eyes and sang along with the Everly Brothers!
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