Normal normal

Tues., February 11, 2003 - Handy-Van took me for my hair-do & Mary took me home.  Have a new girl - Stefani Pofahl.

Wed., February 12, 2003 - To Book Club in evening.  Took the article on the Shepherd's Twenty-Third Psalm.

Thur., February 13, 2003 - Tom came in evening.  He put up the extra shelf in the hall.  I had Nancy get it for me.  The pictures look so nice.  Talked to Myrtle in morning. 

Pretty standard stuff here.  I did so enjoy getting Grandma from her hair appointments.  She insisted on either making or buying me lunch and we would have a nice visit.  I went over my hour lunchtime, but made it up later or took vacation.  It was well worth it to me in order to spend more time with Grandma.

Dual-purpose post

Sat., February 8, 2003 - Talked to Greta in late p.m.  No juicy gossip!

Sun., February 9, 2003 - Nancy brought a chicken dinner from Popeye's.  She helped rearrange some shelves in hall area. Couldn't stay long -- Jeff was coming for some legal matter.

Mon., February 10, 2003 - Played cards in evening.  Nine players there -  Helen Donaldson, Dolores Ulrich, Grace Ryan, Ethel Sovereign, Wayne Baldwin, Sam Eaton, Bob Burdick, John Ross, and myself. 

Interesting that Grandma felt a need to name the card players.  Maybe that was an exceptionally big group.  Or, she wanted to fill some space.

I've delayed this post for reasons soon to be made obvious.  First, I will note that today is Grandma and Grandpa's wedding anniversary.  I hope it was as lovely a day then as we are having now.

And the reason for delaying (not that I don't go long between posts anyway) is still the shock and sadness of losing Bill.  There are no guarantees in this life, but I for one was sure we would have him for another 10 years at least.  He was otherwise so healthy and vigorous and until recently, very much his usual jovial and lovable self.  We will miss him terribly.  It was very humbling to see the crowd that came from near and far to attend his funeral.  And Jayson did such a good job speaking under such sad circumstances.