CHANGE

We were to launch for Canada with Teddy on Thursday, but as life does, all plans have been canceled.  My sister and family in Ontario, are instead, sitting in vigil with the last of her husband's breaths. Alzheimer's Disease is making its final claim on their beloved Jerry's life. The end of what has seemed an interminable path.

At the same time Jerry's decline hastened, my LM (partner) became quite sick due to a serious infection, topped off with a particularly virulent cold, and a neck and shoulder pain situation.  We would not have been able to make the trip anyway!  We are all very sad, for so many reasons, and Teddy is let down, yet so sweet and compassionate for Aunt Margaret and family, as well as LM.
This morning, Teddy and his Mom are on the way to a great amusement park in NH, as a consolation. Excitement was abounding as they headed off.....a beautiful example of how the human spirit rebounds.

There is a huge vacuum in my heart, that could only be filled with a visit with my sister (any of them for that matter), and especially now as Margaret faces this loss that has been coming for 8 years, yet just as painful. I am busying myself with keeping all the family aware of news, and taking care of some medical things today.

There will be other trips and plans to be made.

Peace to all this day and may there be a resolution for the immigrant children....heartbreaking!

This 'n That from the Past Few Months, I

Our thespian

This school year, Teddy was chosen to participate in an All Star Revue of Broadway plays.  He LOVES drama, so this was a perfect fit......he rehearsed tirelessly at home and at all the scheduled rehearsals, without one word of complaint. Int he evening and the early morning at home, he could be heard outside practicing his lines, and singing his songs while swinging away.....his favorite past time.
The performances were had on May 19 and 20th and we were so proud to attend.  This first scene is from "Once upon this Island, Jr" in which he played the Dark Demon of death (front and center in black).
Not sure on the other roles, but the next photo shows Ted in the brown vest, the third photo is a dancing seen in Oklahoma, and the last scene is from The Wiz.

He cannot wait for next year.......

On the Road Again.....well, almost!

As the end of Teddy's third grade year comes to an end, we will be launching our first road trip with Teddy along for the ride!  9 years old, seems the appropriate time to hit the road with Nana and Lou, to pay a visit to my sister, Margaret, and her family in Waterloo, Ontario. LM and I are old pros on this route, and there are lots of thrills for us to share.  My goal here, is to share the ride as much as possible for the rest of the family and Teddy to have and enjoy. This will be a first for Teddy to be away from his parents so long, and so far.  I think the silence in the house will be deafening. Seeing that Mr Boz has some Chobani yogurt every morning, the lonely parents will be kept busy, and not too lonely, I hope.   

Departure is scheduled for 4 am on Thursday, June 21 with our goal for the day being Napanee, Ontario.  Meanwhile, we are thoughtfully packing and enjoying the anticipation.  Teddy has a sparkling new passport, and some pretty spiffy new clothes, along with a journal in which to record his version of our expedition. Both going up and coming home, we have some exciting surprises planned. 

Lou has rented a nice new car to ensure our comfort and safety. I believe it will be a Ford Fusion, and, of course, there is room for fishing equipment.  

For over 3 months, I have been hobbled by stress fractures in my right foot, and plantar fasciitis in both feet.  At long last, I am about at 90% and holding, under strict instructions from my physician, not to stress the feet anymore than necessary, and to do a lot of daily stretches, etc.  So far, so good this week. I have had several regressions with this condition, much to my chagrin.  I do not take well to being relegated to a chair for most of the time, and especially giving up my visits to the gym. 

 

So I leave you now to get back to my slow-paced trip prep, and will happily return with more details as we near the launch time. 

Love and peace to all...….