2017 Week 49: Poco a poco

Little by little getting into recovery mode, wrapping up the semester, catching up with Mother, beginning to think of Christmas decorations, or maybe not.

"End of Fall" last water color of the season

Kayla had a surprise this week, a prestigious award and some very nice things said about her wonderful work with hundreds of dance students.

At our ladies Christmas brunch we were given this list, perfect reminder for me this year.

Thursday and Friday I spent with Mother in the rehab area of Grace Village. My SIL Kim wrote a blog post that explains all about Mother's current circumstances.

We enjoyed lunch together in her room.

Later, after her nap, it was time to go hear the Chime Choir perform their Christmas rehearsal concert. The members are all residents of Grace Village, average age 85. Our dear friend Margaret (96) is still playing with them. She thought they made many mistakes. It sounded all beautiful to me, and I was especially moved by the refrain, "He forgets not his own."

"Aunt Margaret" stopped by to visit after and Ivan and Kim dropped by for a few minutes.

Mother was ready for bed by 6 p.m. I spent the night in her apartment in the Assisted Living area. 

The next morning I looked out her favorite window over at the wing where Mother is now and wondered how long till she is able to come back. 

It was a busy morning for Mother. She had a whole team working with and for her.

She is tough, hardworking and does not complain. She was especially eager to have her hair styled
but wasn't sure she liked it so poofy.

Mother and I spent every possible moment reading old letters, recalling events, people, struggles, thoughts and feelings from life as pioneer church planters in Don Bosco, Argentina, in 1954 and '55.
When we were done, she took a nap and I came home

Saturday morning, as per a tradition, Moriah and her other freshman friends were "abducted" and taken to the home of their community "wing connection" for breakfast. We are so grateful that Moriah was adopted by a residence hall floor and can participate in all their fun events.

Three friends; the "abduction"