finding lori

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 d...

My Momma.  She is our best friend.  My sis and I, and later, my daughter, did everything with her.  We were in church groups together, went shopping, out to eat, visited a few times a week.  My sis, and my brothers and I all live in a very small town, and our houses surrounded our parents house.  All our kids grew up literally running over to Amie and Poppas house for snacks, to play games with her or puzzles,  or to play in the yard where my Dad has built them a playhouse complete with electricity and a TV!   My Mom was the best grandmother to our kids.  Babysitting, hosting holidays, baking, ice-cream parties…you name it…they did it with their grandkids. We noticed changes in our Mom about 8 years ago.  She was 71. These changes became more changes and we became aware that she had a bit of dementia.  It wasn’t until my Dad went into the hospital that we realized how much it has progressed and how...

Happy New Year!  2021 Is Here!!! Everyone is saying that it has to be better than 2020.  Yes, so many have passed away unnecessarily.  Many have been sick and who knows that lasting effects it will bring.  Many have struggled financially, and mentally.  On the positive side, there is such much we have all learned.  We have learned to re-connect with family and friends....We've cooked more...We've done home renovations....We have learned to appreciate "down time".  I actually haven't done any thing like this, as  I am very blessed and my job has continued throughout.   Even though I have tried to stay positive, even I am getting tired of all of the changes and protocol the Corona Virus has brought.  I want to go to the store with some Starbucks, and shop forever and buy absolutely nothing.  I want to sit with my Sister and Daughter in a coffee shop and talk for hours.  I want to see my Group, and catch up without being...