I was thinking of my Mom today. Her last years were spent in the assisted living section of a local retirement home, and this crisis today would have been very hard for her (no visitors) and us (“are they really taking all precautions??”) A friend of mine has taken her Mom OUT of assisted living this week and brought her home for two weeks…could I have done that?
Today’s drawing was of a tiny disaster…I forgot to put water in the vase of ranunculas I bought Friday to cheer myself up…
And today was the first day that R’s exercise class went on ZOOM…
A light lunch…
followd by a drive in the sunny countryside and a long walk through the garden of friends and a glass of wine. The hostess had prepared separate plates and cheese knives so each of us could put a bit of brie on our apples without touching a “common” knife. The things we now have to think about are numerous. We did NOT hug upon leaving…
they recently hard some trees removed for the view but they left the beautiful white oak…
Stay well, keep in touch.
On The Way 
thanks, bonnie! many thanks. that’s all.
No matter how boring my days may be I’m going to post a little something…just to keep in touch. xxoo to you guys over there…
Glad to have you blogging again. My challenge of the day is on the Facebook post I did this noon.
How old was your Mom when she moved to Capital Manor?
Our age…eek
Is it possible that you DID put water in the flowers but they were very thirsty?
Oh I put water in on Friday, but wasn’t paying attention to how thirsty they were!
Stay safe. Stay home. Be creative. Go for a walk in the woods, a little on the wild side.
At 95 my mom has never been isolated….this is very hard on her. She sounds so fearful, “No one is coming to see me.” With nine of us, somebody visits everyday, but it is not the same as people in and out all day long. My day is tomorrow, if they will still be allowing visitors at the Mt Angel Towers. Love the you are staying in touch!!! We need you. xoxo
I do feel so sorry for those that are isolated from loved ones! If your mom needed you ,you would have been there for her,I’m sure…That last photo looking out over the valley is beautiful.
You know how odd it is when everything LOOKS so beautiful but the times are so uncertain? Amazing.