Gee but it's great to be back home
Home is where I want to be, yeah (with thanks to Simon and Garfunkel)
The time in Kelowna flew by, it was hard to believe that I was there almost 3 months. Mom is getting better, more good days than bad, but still it was kind of a shock at how quickly the osteoarthrithritis came on. I did most of my assigned chores but still left some for Allison to complete when she is there next week.
Coming home was uneventful. I must have had Lady Luck on my side on Thursday, first Richard did not start work until 1:30 so he took me out to the airport and waved goodbye. Then once I got to Edmonton, luggage was there in only 10 minutes and when I walked out the door the 747 bus was waiting, so I caught that and the train and was home in only an hour after my flight landed and for only 8 bucks.
On Sunday we went out to Fintry on the west side of the lake. It was an Edwardian Fair, so there were craft and information booths. Fintry also has a house built by an Englishman who came to settle there. We had a nice tour guide and learned lots about the owner and the times he lived in. Afterwards we had a picnic by the lake, and were swarmed by mosquitoes. It really made me appreciate the lack of mosquitoes in Kelowna.
The last couple of weeks I went to the beach quite a bit. I found one of the accesses off of Abbot and Burne to be the best. Most of the time there was hardly anyone there, it has a great big tree so shade was available all day long and a few times I was the only one on the beach, so relaxing.
I also did a ton of reading thank goodness for ipad and the Edmonton Public Library, I was able to check out books without leaving Mom's backyard. Mom's garden is really producing, we had broccoli, cabbage, cucumber, tomatoes, potatoes, lettuce, radishes.
Think I will go to the Farmers Market today, and see what kinds of fresh stuff I can pick up there.
I stopped by the store yesterday and saw Kay. I am going to start work there on Monday, then Tuesday off to Rosebud to see Anne of Green Gables, back home on Wednesday, then work on Thursday and Friday. A very busy week.
The time in Kelowna flew by, it was hard to believe that I was there almost 3 months. Mom is getting better, more good days than bad, but still it was kind of a shock at how quickly the osteoarthrithritis came on. I did most of my assigned chores but still left some for Allison to complete when she is there next week.
Coming home was uneventful. I must have had Lady Luck on my side on Thursday, first Richard did not start work until 1:30 so he took me out to the airport and waved goodbye. Then once I got to Edmonton, luggage was there in only 10 minutes and when I walked out the door the 747 bus was waiting, so I caught that and the train and was home in only an hour after my flight landed and for only 8 bucks.
On Sunday we went out to Fintry on the west side of the lake. It was an Edwardian Fair, so there were craft and information booths. Fintry also has a house built by an Englishman who came to settle there. We had a nice tour guide and learned lots about the owner and the times he lived in. Afterwards we had a picnic by the lake, and were swarmed by mosquitoes. It really made me appreciate the lack of mosquitoes in Kelowna.
The last couple of weeks I went to the beach quite a bit. I found one of the accesses off of Abbot and Burne to be the best. Most of the time there was hardly anyone there, it has a great big tree so shade was available all day long and a few times I was the only one on the beach, so relaxing.
I also did a ton of reading thank goodness for ipad and the Edmonton Public Library, I was able to check out books without leaving Mom's backyard. Mom's garden is really producing, we had broccoli, cabbage, cucumber, tomatoes, potatoes, lettuce, radishes.
Think I will go to the Farmers Market today, and see what kinds of fresh stuff I can pick up there.
I stopped by the store yesterday and saw Kay. I am going to start work there on Monday, then Tuesday off to Rosebud to see Anne of Green Gables, back home on Wednesday, then work on Thursday and Friday. A very busy week.
posted by Judith at 5:47 AM
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We were sorry to see Jude go-Richard said having a visit like that is great, because you don't feel rushed and just get to enjoy being around the person.
I talked to Mom the day after Jude left and she said, 'I miss her already'
yes I miss you Jude/but am determined to cope on my own - it was so great to have all your help w/painting/ gardening/cleanup and then when I got sick - everything! all in all it was a great visit - and not a single disagreementor fight. went to the doc yesterday - managed the bus both ways - she upped my med and I feel so much better today that I mnaged to do some housework - close to normal. the results of the scan were bacjk - good news- no cancer - bad news -a mild case of copd-having a lung capacity test soon to see if any treatmentis needed - I don<t think so but what do I know? ad a good rain yesterday - much needed and very welcome.
Oh Mom, one thing after another. Hope all is well with your lungs.
Aw, that is so nice, I have to say it sure is great having everyone I know in Kelowna on the same street, makes visiting with you very easy.
I am glad to hear that you are feeling even better than when I left, Mom.
Pressed post too quick, I also miss all of you.
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