[Barbara Smith]

in reply to: It's September! Fall is coming! Think Cooler weather. #47041

Hello to all my great friends and thank you all for giving me some “food for thought’ on warming the milk, and feeding itty bitty. There is nothing in this world that would make me hurt this precious baby, and knowing what I know about some things (and I will not say one thing ugly here) I find what Sue said of overheating the bottle being more dangerous than cold milk would be. I know that the feelings I have to admit that I am guilty of is losing my son to “another woman” and I have to be grown up enough to think this could be part of why I question things as I do. Part has to be too that I am having a hard time accepting the getting older part of life; and thinking that people I love so much might be looking at me and Jerry differently; and not “honor” us as we always did when we were young and seeing about his and my Mother and Father. As Colleen said; the last thing I would want is a fractured family situation; and keeping this old mouth shut and Mr. Jerry’s mouth shut should really be top on my list along with cuddling and letting the young one’s be the adults they have become and care for their baby. I really do try to tell Sarah and Neal each time I see them how good I think they are both doing, and how proud we are of them. I think because I was SO in love with our babies that I probably; if it’s possible; held them too much and didn’t want them to be away from us when they were little. I don’t see Sarah cuddle or kiss the baby, and Neal does cuddle him, and talks to him a lot. He is gaining weight; so that is so good. He has the hiccoughs every time he eats; and one of the stories I read on a lactation website said that cold milk can cause this. But I will not say a word. If he continues to cough/choke while eating; I will say something. Thank you all again. I so appreciate it
Adele; I love Boston Creme Pie; but it is so hard to prepare (at least the one I made was ha ha) My custard didn’t set up very well; and it was kind of wet. Sounds awful; doesn’t it? But my group ate it anyway; but complained. Your cobbler looked deliscious. Have you ever made a strawberry cobbler? Made the same as peach/blueberry; but just have to adjust the sugar since its strawberries. Do you use milk when you make your biscuits? Well, I use heavy cream; and they are so good. Imagine that?
Our weather is still warm; but the leaves are beginning to turn some. It is really strange. I have been worried about you all with the storms. THey really scare me.
My SIL did not have a stroke. It was the strangest thing. She was comatose for two days; but both MRI’s were good. The doctors just told her that she had some plaque in her artery in her neck, and that her pain medicine lodged at the plaque area and released all at once and gave her like an overdose. Have you ever heard of such crap? I didn’t say that to my SIL; I just told her how happy I was that she is better; but I still think she had a mild stroke. The reason I say what they told her doesn’t make sense is because medicine is flushed out of your system through your kidneys, and it happens within a matter of hours. Now mabey she forgot she had taken her medicine, and took it twice; but it is still so unclear to me. I think that is one of the things that bothers me; the doctors could never say what caused me to have mine. It’s like if they don’t know they just say anything.
Oh, by the way Gail, thanks for the idea to ask a doctor friend. I just happen to have a nurse practrictioner friend that I can ask about the baby. She can surely find out for me.
I need a trip. How about you all? Can we all just meet for coffee, tea, cookies, and find a quiet, serene beautiful scenic view, porch swings, comfy chairs, and just sit and visit with one another? We would all have to make a good supply of food for the guys with instructions on the top of the lock and lock the food is in, and Tillie and Colleens Mom could come too. I would love to sit and ask them some things about how it was when her family came to this country and for her to teach me how to be a grown up; instead of a cry baby/worrier. We could admire our Quacker goodies, and Dianne could bring her beautiful pictures, and Sue could begin her retirement with a blast with us! How does that sound to everyone? Sounds good to me; well a girl can always dream.
Sarahs Mom is leaving this week to go on a Disney cruise for two weeks. I am selfishly glad; since that means it is likely they will ask us to watch the baby. Her Dad is not going; just some girlfriends. But he is afraid to hold the baby.
I bet your home is beautiful now Adele. I am so happy for you.
Adele, tell Aizen that Jerry and Joey (you know Joey did the heavy work and jerry the bossy work) planted an Ash tree this week. How is his little tree doing? THis tree will have beautiful leaves in the Fall as it gets bigger. I told Jerry about Aizens tree and Jerry is very proud of him being interested in growing and planting things. What is JJ interested in? I love to hear what all the children and grands are enjoying? Any bakers in anyone’s family? I always hoped someone would be interested in it since it has always been a lot of joy for me; but no such luck. And sometimes now; it seems that my cooking just doesn’t taste as good as it used to. But they still keep coming around for it; so I guess it must still be okay. haha
Jerry and I have started a new book. It is called ORE; about an old grouchy man that lives next door to a nice family. So far; we are enjoying it. If Jerry doesn’t get interested in one early on; he makes me stop that and go to another one. So I just put it aside for later.
Take care and have a good evening everyone. Barbara

[Barbara Smith]

in reply to: It's September! Fall is coming! Think Cooler weather. #46971

Hello girls. Here’s the review of our Labor Day. Jerry gave it to Sarah, Neal , and baby stopping by and even went along with me making of all things a pan of lasagna instead of grilling out. I baked some chocolate chip cookies; made a quick salad; some warmed up garlic bread that I had stored in the freezer. Of course; no one offered to help except Jerry; who hollered it out right in front of the two of them to make a point I know. They put their dishes in the sink after they ate; and I had some eclairs I had bought at a bakery the day before in our refrigerator; and would you believe that Sarah went and just opened them up and took out some (mini eclairs) closed them up and put them back in the fridge? I had bought them for Joey and Jerry. Now, I know I am not crazy for just being picky, but I would not begin to just open up a package of something that had not been opened already at their home and just help myself. I didn’t see her; I was cuddling the baby, but Jerry did and he let me know all about it when they left. She brought more milk and put it in the refrigerator, and when the baby was hungry Jerry offered to go back to our bedroom to give her some privacy to feed Colin, and she said no, she had milk for him and went and took the cold milk out and fed it to him. I saw Jerry’s face go red; but thank goodness he kept his thoughts to himself. I know now for sure that she has no intention of feeding that little baby any warmed milk. He still choked while she fed him, but Neal seems absolutely clueless about the fact that he should not be choking. I wanted to whack him to be honest with you. It is like he is so under her spell that he can’t even think for himself. I don’t believe that Sarah is breastfeeding Colin at all. I think she has this fancy pump and is pumping her milk out and just putting it in those bottles to feed him with. I just cried all morning thinking of this and trying to reason why when all I try to do is help them and love that little baby? Is she so determined to prove to us that Neal is no longer our son but her husband and that we are too old or dumb or whatever it is and that our time with him is forever gone? Jerry tells me that I should just say what I feel to Neal and if he loves us then he will take what I say with love but if he gets mad then he just does and he is already gone anyway. It hurt Jerry so bad to see Sarah force that little baby to drink that cold milk from that bottle and cough and choke. Jerry actually cried when he was talking to me about it; and he said you are my wife and I know you love our sons with all your heart and that beautiful baby, but I cannot just stand by and let them make you sick. I am so like Adele said, I see our family just being fractured, and it breaks my heart. So thats how our Labor Day went. I know this has been nothing but not so happy times; but this seems to be our life right now. I really am sorry for this; you all just seem to have such good things to talk about that it makes me ashamed of myself for the complaints. But I need to just dry these tears; ask the good Lord to show us the right way to be; and put these worries aside and count all the blessings we have. Take care everyone. Thanks for all your good advice. Barbara

[Barbara Smith]

in reply to: It's September! Fall is coming! Think Cooler weather. #46845

Well, I got a lecture from Mr. Jerry this morning over coffee. I was going on and on about the sweetness of the baby and how fortunate we are and just in general feeling all mushy about life and it’s wonders; and lo and behold he says, well, I hope you are not planning on up and inviting that lazy group of young folks over here so you can wear yourself out cooking for people 40 years younger than you. Talk about a mood changer LOL I said what in the world brought that on? and he told me that he knows how in love I am with the baby and all our family, and that he is too; but it dawned on him as I was going on about things that they have no problem sittling on the couch while I do the work. I tried really hard to think of a good rebutal; but unfortunately, he was telling the truth. So; that being said; I really don’t know if we are having that hamburger day tomorrow or not. His talking to me made me stop and think about how I was with his Mom and Dad and mine at the same age that these young people are now. I know how much things in our world have changed over the years; but he reminded me that even if the young ones don’t cook, they can at least help clean up. So now my whole mood went from mushy to messy and I haven’t started any baking or food prep. Thanks for the great ideas though. I have a feeling that I will talk to him later on today and say that even though I know what he is saying is just him trying to look out for me and take care of me that when I do things for the family that makes me feel good that it’s not like work, and he helps me. I think Jerry is really tired, and since he has been so busy for months now; I think that unless one of the boys up and say they are wanting to handle all the grilling and the other son will bring a watermelon to slice or something easy instead of me baking; that I will just sit back and see how this all plays out. I know Jerry needs a day of real rest; and I guess I do too. That is one of many reasons I admire you all so much. You just do so many nice things for your children and grands; and your Moms.
We are having another beautiful day here today. I am hoping we can take a little walk out to the pond later. I stay on the gravel road; no grass for me. I am afraid of the creepy crawlers that might be in there; but I can see what is on the road.
Did you all get the set of Lock and Lock today? I did; because the kids have taken most of mine home with them. I love that bowl with the handle on top. It is great for potato salad and cole slaw and things. Also love to use it for fruit salads. You know; I would love to make an ambrosia salad. I haven’t had one in a while. How do you all make yours? I use all types of fruit; whipped cream, coconut, cherries, and for the life of me I can’t think of what else now.
Well, wish me luck with the Labor Day cookout. I still bet we have some sort of get together. Hope you all have fun with your festivities. Barbara

[Barbara Smith]

in reply to: It's September! Fall is coming! Think Cooler weather. #46798

Thank you Adele for the hamburger way to keep it moist. I’m guessing you just press your thumb down in the center of the patty; to make and Indention? I think that must keep them from shrinking up so much. I am surely going to try this on Labor Day. And also the cole slaw, Gail Can you prepare it the night before? I used to grate my cabbage by hand too; and I remember how tired my arm would get. I am all for the package of already shredded slaw mix. We had a beautiful day here today; nice; about 75. It is to stay this way for several days. Hope everyone misses out on the bad part of that storm. I too am wondering where summer went this year. Guess we all have just had so much going on that it just rushed by all of us. I think I will do Fall decorations with the haybale again this year. I love to drive down the drive and see those decorations. Do you all like the mums? I surely do. I just set mine in empty flower containers I have on the porch (concrete) in the pot I buy them in. I already have put a Fall wreath on the door. Looks so pretty. I am with you all about not liking to be around crowds. I am claustraphobic; and people pushing and crowding around me make me nervous. But I sure do enjoy a Fair. I bet you all have some wonderful state fairs. I am drawn to the funnel cake stand. Imagine that.
We enjoyed the baby so much. They left us some of her milk that she had pumped in the refrigerator; and Sarah told us not to warm it because they don’t want Colin to expect it to be warmed if they are off somewhere. Jerry and I kept our mouths shut; but when the little angel wanted some milk; we warmed it under water running from the faucet. We knew not to warm it too much, but for the life of me; I just couldn’t give him cold milk right out of the refrigerator. He just ate and ate. She had told us too not to expect to feed him, but the baby was hungry. I did a lot better in sharing him with Jerry last night. It was so sweet to see the two of them together. But it was so hard for me to give him back when they got home. They were only gone about 2 hours; but it was so nice for us. He smells so good.
Take care everyone. Hope everyone has a great holiday. I tell you that Piper is so funny. I can just imagine her waving her arms around and acting out whatever she is explaining to you all. Mabey she will be an actress or on Broadway. I know you have missed Aliza, Colleen. Sometimes Jerry and I feel like we have just been “put out to pasture”. Our neighbors brought this same thing up. They said their grown children are beginning to talk to them like they feel they have to explain everything to them. The Mom told her children (who are in their 30’s and 41; that just because we look older doesn’t mean we have lost all the sense we ever had. I couldn’t help but laugh. But as Jerry told me; when the kids need something; we’ll hear from them. I remember one night; Neal called us and we were at dinner; and he said “where are you all at?’ and we said at dinner, and he said “well, we got worried when you didn’t answer the phone at home” Turns out they wanted to stop by. Jerry said he is hungry LOL
Better go for now. Hope all is well with everyone. Barbara

[Barbara Smith]

in reply to: It's September! Fall is coming! Think Cooler weather. #46688

Hello Quacker friends, so nice to talk to you all today. We are having a beautiful day here today. It is not very humid; and that makes such a difference for us. Jerry has gone to pick up his Mom and they are “going shopping” so Walmart better be ready for the Mother/Son team of Smiths ha ha. Jerry just goes along and throws things in her basket (she has finally agreed to ride the scooter thing) and she puts it back on the shelf. He came home the last shopping day and said, Mama will not pay full price for anything. So I let that one go right by me; because I knew there had to be quite a story behind that. He said he offered to pay for the more expensive bottle of vinegar (she uses this for her window cleaning) and he was going to get her some Windex. I just laughed and went on about my business. Those two are something.
Our neighbors will be coming for dinner tonight. He is the one who had another stroke a few weeks ago, but is doing great now. He is very emotional his wife said, and that worries her, but like I told her I went through several months after mine where I would just cry and cry and for no real reason that I could say. It’s like the tears would just come and I would be just sitting watching TV or reading or something. And I would cry for an hour after just getting a glimpse of seeing that awful commercial from the ASPCA of those poor mistreated little animals. I still change the channel immediately when it comes on. It just breaks my heart. But anyway, I made a banana pudding (strange I think dessert first ha ha) and will do spagetti, salad, and garlic bread later today. I just feel they need to sit and visit with friends now, and talk grands and old times.
Guess what girls? Mr. Neal called us last night and asked would we possibly be able to come over to their apartment tomorrow evening and watch itty bitty for “a little while”? Of course you all know the answer. Tomorrow is Sarah’s birthday; so he is taking her to dinner and I think a movie mabey. I am so excited to go and it will be so wonderful to have him all to ourselves so I can just kiss and kiss and kiss. Hopefully this time I will let poor Jerry hold him more than I usually do. I haven’t been very sharing with Jerry, but he says he understands. So if they just don’t change their minds, we will be on our way with happy hearts tomorrow.
Do you all have any special plans for Labor Day? Nothing special for us yet, but I think Jerry will grill. It is supposed to be cooler here on Monday. Do you all have a good recipe for cole slaw? Mine is not that tasty. I have heard that some people prepare theirs the night before, and that would help so much if it tastes good doing it that way. Also; do you know how to keep your burgers from getting too dry on the grill? Gosh, I have lots of questions today. ha ha
Gail, that is funny you would hide and was a kindergarten “drop out” I bet you were just too smart to spend that time at school when you had more important things to attend to at home. Mama was able to talk me into staying in school because she promised me a homemade peanut butter cookie in my lunch box each day. She sent me one everyday, and that was what I went to school for. So all I really learned in kindergarten was you get a great cookie each you go each day. I have to give it to Mama; she knew what would motivate me ha ha.
Dianne, I am so sorry for the loss of your friend. It is so hard, and I pray you will be able to bear up to all you are going through. Prayers for you.
Colleen, sorry you are sick. Hope you are feeling better real soon. Take care and get plenty of rest and join Gary on the lots of fluids thing. By the way, Jerry killed another snake the other day. He was all curled up under our kitchen bay window waiting for mice, according to Jerry. He always has an excuse as to why they come around here, but I don’t care why, I just want them gone.
Take good care everyone, and hope you have a good day. Hugs, Barbara

[Barbara Smith]

in reply to: It's August! Time For Summer Fun! #46634

Hi everyone. Got a little bad news today, our SIL who moved to Missouri after her husband passed away a few years ago; had another stroke yesterday and is in ICU. She is 74. This is her 3rd stroke, and she just had surgery on her neck about 4 months ago. She had a really hard time getting up after the surgery, and was immobile for several weeks and when she went to rehab they got her up and about again. She seemed to be doing much better, and we had just talked a few days before. So we are worried. So she definitely needs our prayers.
We are doing better here today (as far as our attitudes and picking at one another) are concerned. I think we are both just tired, and we were just taking it out on one another. Joey came up yesterday evening and got out the tractor and mowed about 10 acres. It looks a lot better. That always makes Jerry get in a better mood, when the yard is looking nice. LOL It is funny that your little grands are taking Spanish. Lisa has always talked to the dogs in both English and Spanish, and they understand what she is saying to them. It is so cute. Speaking of Lisa, she is not coming out as often as she was. I am so hoping that they are working out everything and she is finding happiness away from Joey. His Dad sat him down and explained to him that even though he understands how hard it is to hurt someone’s feelings, that this is both of their lives they are talking about, and that being direct is the best way to actually keep from hurting someone. It’s like I think Gail said “pulling off a bandaid” even though you know there will be pain, you quickly do it and it’s better than slowly doing it.
Thanks for the reminder to check to make sure MawMaw is not on any pain meds, Adele. That really can make a difference.
Aizen looks so cute in the picture. How much difference in age is between him and JJ? I bet they have a really close relationship. That is a cute story, Gail, about Piper’s first school experience. I bet she had lots to tell. I remember the first day Joey went to kindergarten, and he got off the bus. Paw Paw and I were waiting at the end of our drive to meet him, and as he took the last step off the bus he turned around and told the driver not to stop at our house again, that he had decided that “he is not going to be waiting out there in the morning and he was going to just stay home and we could be his teacher. Joey was always a big talker too and never met a stranger. I used to really worry about him talking to just anybody, but he loved people.
Guess I better close for now. Hope everyone is having a good day. Barbara

[Barbara Smith]

in reply to: It's August! Time For Summer Fun! #46590

Okay, I am back to regular sized print, so Dianne, it’s not just you having computer problems. I have absolutely no idea what that was. Jerrys’ Mom is doing good. She has times of her memory being fuzzy, like she can say her name, and her birthday, but doesn’t know what month it is, or even Jerrys Dads’ name sometimes. It really upsets Jerry, and I try to tell him that sometimes this happens after a fall. The doctors all say there is nothing physical that has caused her memory problems. She is so excited about the baby. We took her on a day trip to see him, and I think she knew Neal, but she did not know Sarah. But she loved the baby. She has told everyone at Rehab about him. He just coos and goos, and Neal was telling me the other night that he was “fixing to pitch a big one” because his little face was all red and he had scrunched his eyes together, but all I did was cuddle him, and rock him and talk to him and he just smiled and made little noises to me. Talk about a heart melt right then and there. There simply are not words to discribe how Jerry and I feel right now. I thank God everyday that he has let us experience this.
I had a great Quacker day too. I had to get the TSV in the paw print shirt. I wanted more, but had to pace myself. Angel and the models and to me especially Jacque Gonzales just looked so pretty. You can tell they were so happy doing the show. I think they enjoy the Quacker shows so much. And Angel has such a good sense of humor; just like I feel Jeanne would want her to be. I so treasure my Quacker shirts from when Jeanne first tried out to be on QVC. I miss her so much.
Not sure if it is stress, or just generally busyness, but Jerry and I get crossways with each other so easily now. It seems we are constantly on the run going in opposite directions, and I really feel that this is a lot of the problems. Like today, I had to go the pharmacy, stop by the bank, the post office, get us a sandwich for dinner, and he had to go by his Mom’s to check on her grass mower who was there today, go to the gas station and car wash, go see his Mom, stop and get her a milkshake and I think something else that I’ve forgotten. And this is our normal everyday activities. Oh, and by the way, today is our oldest son’s birthday, so we have calls to make this evening and Neal asked me to give him some ideas on writing a form for one of his staff meetings. He is a good boy (sorry man) and he is doing so good with the baby. He has not one bit of hesitation at changing his diapers, bathing him, cuddling with him, kissing him. Another heart melt. Sorry you all.
That Piper. I agree, she is drama performance and debater club bound. I just love all of your grandchildrens names; they are so unique. So JJ has a man bun; how cute! Does he have curly or straight hair? Is he ready to have a hair cut? I saw a young man with the bun the other day, and his hair was so clean and shiny and looked really good on him. Now Jerry is one of those old timey hair cut guys. He is so afraid he will lose more of his hair. Our neighbor decided to shave all his hair off when he started really losing his hair, and now that I am used to seeing him bald, it looks good on him. At first, it was such a shock that I had to make myself not stare at his head LOL Speaking of hair, I need coloring and a cut too, but not sure when this will happen. I would love to be brave enough to cut my hair in a pixie type cut, but I don’t think I will ever chance it.
So glad your decorating is done. My dryer is about on its last leg, so I feel a trip to Lowes very soon. Jerry also told me yesterday that the refrigerator we have in the shop need replacing; so hopefully there will be a Labor Day sale this weekend, and I will be able to pick them up with the 12 months same as cash program that I use to buy appliance with.
Better close before I lose all of this, girls. Miss our chats; so hope all is well with everyone. take care, and have a good week. I know we are all anxiously awaiting our packages. Hope they don’t all come on the same day. It’s better for Jerrys heart that way and my ears ha ha Barbara

[Barbara Smith]

in reply to: It's August! Time For Summer Fun! #46586

Hello friends. I had the LONGEST message to you all, and the computer widgets just up and poofed it all away. I wanted to just cry, because I will not be able to remember all the things that I wanted to share with you all, but here goes, I will try again. I am so happy that your fellows are feeling better. I listened to a long special about kidneys and keeping hydrated, and Adele, you are so right to stay onto Gary to drink his daily allowance of fluids. I remember from nursing that the water helps the kidneys to filter out all the bad stuff and flush it out of your system. We used to give our patients a container with measures on it that told them how much water they were drinking, and we had them keep a daily log with how much and when they were drinking, and they had to bring it with them to the doctor each time they came. Something tells me that he might not like all that. LOL I am glad that Gregs back is some better. Gosh, am I ever familiar with how much a hurt back can hold you back from even the most simple of things you do everyday. I just feel so sorry for Jerry sometimes He really shows a lot of courage with all he has to face.
I have no idea what just happened, but my message has just gone teeny timy and I cannot even see it because it is so small, so I will close this and them try to reopen it. Barbara

[Barbara Smith]

in reply to: It's August! Time For Summer Fun! #46125

Hi Ladies! Nice and cooler here today. Well, I guess I should say it is not so humid, which is what really helps us down here. Glad to here you missed the really bad storms, Adele. I am terrified of tornadoes, and unfortunately, Colleen and I both live in the areas that they blow through. I gather up Auto Kittly and we go into the laundry room in the center of our home, and Jerry just sits in his recliner while I holler out “get in here Jerry!’ and he ignores me ha ha. I wear my clothes to bed if there are storm warnings for late at night. My mother always told us that you wouldn’t want to get blown outside in just your underwear (and hopefully other clothes) so I guess that is why I get so scared. I was on my way home from work one day and saw a tornado, lots of hail, thunder and lightning, winds. It was so scary. But thankfully I was right by a place where I could pull over and thats where I stayed untill it passed. It was hailing so hard that it sounded like boulders were hitting the windsheild and car. I was crying of course.
I talked to Neal early Sunday morning and told him that we wanted to give them a chance to spend some alone time together, but wouldn’t you know it? I couldn’t stand it and Jerry and I took them supper over and I loved and loved on that baby. He smiles in his little sleep and just cuddles up to me. I thank God every day that he has allowed me to experience this love. Makes me want to cry I am so grateful.

Sue, I have meant to ask, how is your little puppy dog doing? Good I hope. Did you know that we lost our beloved Oz after almost 20 years. He brought us so much joy. Just watching him lay belly up in the soft grass made me smile. We have a Blue Tic hound (he is actually the brother of the mascot for the University of Tenn). We didn’t buy him, I love shelter dogs, but we inherited him from our son’s girlfriend when their relationship went bad. I love him so much though. He is so gentle, even though he is big. Our son lives about 400 feet behind our home, but Dodger spends half his time up here on our back porch. I think he just get sleepy, and falls over ha ha
I have totally lost all my desire to clean. I mean gone, caput, it’s out of here! And the homestead is beginning to show it too. You all are so good to keep your homes cleaned and mopped. My dust bunnies know each other by name. I think some of them are dating or married, because they are sure multiplying.

Sure hope your daughter is feeling better, Gail. It seems like as soon as school starts back so does the sickness. By the way, how is your cough? I don’t want any of my Quacker friends or their loved ones not to feel good. Dianne, hope your folks are doing better too. I have a cat too. He came from the automotive department at Walmart when he was a kitten.He completely rules the house now. He is so much company to my husband and me. Just love to see him waiting for us when we come in the door. He is about 6 years old now. And he is a very good footwarmer.

Do you all ever wish there would be some true plus sized models on the Q? I would love a size 2x to be on there all the time, and for her to model so I could really see how things look on someone closer to my size. Even some of the things on an XL just don’t look right on me. And I surely do not like to pay return shipping charges. Mabey I could write to Angel or Patrick and ask. What do you all think or am I the only “plus size” one of the group?

Adele, I made some apple dumplings the other day. I got the recipe off the King Arthur flour website. Gosh, were they ever good. I usually wait until Fall, but just got hungry for some for Jerry and Me. I made one for Joey too, and he enjoyed his as well. I as so looking forward to the smells of Fall.

Jerrys Mom is doing so well. She is still in Rehab, but they are recommending assisted living for her. She still forgets some things, and that is their main concern at this point. She is using a wheel chair to roll herself around when she gets tired, or a walker when she is feeling good. She walks to the dining hall to eat and play Bingo or if the church sends in singers. I kind of think she is enjoying being there myself. Jerry still goes and spends at least 2 hours a day with her, usually more. But I feel like at her age that this is good for them both, that he is creating memories that he will have forever. But if for some reason she is able to go back home, we plan to have full time caregivers; so we know she will be safe. She is still gaining weight; so I know that is good. I took her a milkshake and she just ate it up. I also took her some cookies I had baked and she hid them in her nightstand. ha ha. She told me that she was saving them for that night. So we are really happy at how well she is doing.

Guess I better go for now. Seems the only housework I will do now is keep my kitchen and bathroom clean and do a little laundry. I have clothes in the dryer to fold and put away right now. I think the Q must be trying to get rid of a lot of things right now. If I see one more Vitamix or mattress I think I will run out the door hollering. But as they say, don’t complain, just turn it off or change channels. Take care everyone. Have a great afternoon. Barbara

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