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To continue my Summer Fun, our beautiful Mother turned 80!  We had a little party for her at her Care Center.  She really seemed to like us all being there.  If you remember, she has Alzheimer's and is non verbal now. Every time I see her, she is just a little less focused on me, but she is happy and content and we are so lucky to have her still with us!! Blayne and I took a road trip to the area where our camp is located. We first went to this amazing little town, Ridgway. While Greg and I were driving around, we spotted this rock painted as a frog down in the river.  I knew I had to show it to Blayne! Next we went to a place called Nebraska Bridge.  When they get a lot of rain, the water actually covers  the bridge...Sometimes half way up! I took Blayne to Tionesta, where Greg and I's favorite little store it. They make they best cinnamon rolls ever!   This little store in Tidioute, sells flowers, outdoor decor and the owner makes the best pies! We drove by this awesome statu

Hi Friends! A few days ago, I was going through my blog, going back a few years reading and looking at my pictures.  It was so nice to reminisce and remember all that happened.  I realize that is one of the best parts of blogging....Having something written down and documented for years later.  I feel bad for letting my blog rest, not only because it really helps me get things out, but also for saving memories.   I thought I would post a few things that made this summer special, so at least I will have this summer to look back on, and then hopefully I can keep up and write more.  I started off this summer in a huge way!!  My Sis, Blayne (my Daughter) and I took a major road trip!!  They, along with Greg, surprised me by planning a trip to St. Pete Beach in Florida!!  I have never been to Florida.  I have actually only been one place for a real vacation, and that was 20 plus years ago.  Now, I am a scaredy cat with driving, and actually, since Covid, with leaving my safe little home, an

Covid hit right after our Dad passed.  I swear he had it and they didn’t know what it was yet….We will never know. I dealt with Covid fine I thought, but thinking about it, I think it affected me more than I thought.  Worry, isolation, a different world.  I didn’t get Covid and thankfully didn’t lose anyone close to me, but still….it did something to me.   We lost our priest, my boss in April of 2021 .  We found him unresponsive in his room and he passed a few days later.  It was a scary and heartbreaking thing to have happen to this man of faith.  I was concentrating more  my job, and cleaning out the rectory to prepare for our new priest so I still didn’t find time to deal with my Dad, my Mom, or my Covid feelings, which me and my Sis have named, “The Trifecta”.  It wasn’t until my new boss moved in in July, and things are getting into a routine that I am realizing that something isn’t right.  I don’t feel right.  My Sis thinks I may have a type of PTSD from “The Trifecta”.  Can that