Spent the summer cleaning the sheds and garage. Much more empty and orderly now. Starting to set up a decent wood shop for myself. I love tinkering in the garage. Blake is always with me. His apartment is his memorial library now. Still have all the cards taped to wall and doorways. People were/are so kind. No hurry to take them down or change anything. Let them fall as the tape wears out.
Lisa in town now, and is Director of KORT Physical Therapy. That's pretty nice for me, and stressful for her, as she is getting it all organized AND looking for a home to buy in the country but close to town. I get to babysit Astro every day. That's pretty cool. Daisy, Astro, and Hobo the kitty all get along, too!
Don't see much of grandkids, as all busy with sports, Abby with college,and Bumbie with job and college and Ayden. He is an awesome first greatgrandson! Sara lives in Lebanon, tho, and works at Walgreens so I see her pretty often which is great!
Had a wonderful memorial for Blake at the pond, attended by his two sisters and brother from the east coast and many friends. It was a great weekend!
I still miss him every day, yet feel his presence and am still very married to him. We had a very special love and that doesn't end with death.
I don't think anyone really reads my blog, but I guess it helps me to write it.
If you are reading this, thanx.
A lovely cool fall-like day today, and I am soon off on a motorcycle ride. Here are some pictures. Picked up many paw paws in back yard the last week, and am beginning to pick up walnuts. There's a picture or two of a wagon I build with scraps and parts found in shed. Also a picture of Bell Hollow on the one year anniversary of Blake's death. Jane Bell and friends brought me out there and this baby squirrel made friends with me! :)
note: birds planted corn and now squirrels are eating it. :)
Love my flowers! Healing to work with them!
Champion golfer, Javen, a Senior in High School this year. Colleges watching him.
Nice visit from Laurie.
Lisa and Astro playing fetch at Fagan Branch Lake.
Lisa doing what she loves. She also rows at Fagan Branch.
Luke took ukulele lessons.
Paw paws!
I built out of scraps.
Pict in garage. He was the world'' greatest grampa!
My Honey is always with me.
Us girls in 1988
Pa and Luke enjoying their last ice cream cone together. They have a very special connection. I actually see a lot of Pa in all the kids and grandkids. His love, intelligence, integrity, and all his marvelous traits!
What I am made of.
Look what my aloe made!
Ayden at his mom's birthday party at home. I love my great grandson!!
Oli and Luke. Daisy in front.
Granddog, Rocky, Laurie's doggie.
I kayaked a little this summer, built a new dock (for Blake's memorial), mowed in town and at cabin, hiked the mountains of Alaska for a week enjoying glaciers, eagles, new bird songs, fresh mountain air, and local Juneau people.
Stayed in the hostel, got to see a rare Native Alaskan ceremony, and enjoyed hiking! Very much looking forward to returning!
