Indian Summer

We're enjoying some fantastic weather. I almost feel guilty rejoicing, since I heard from Eddie and Martha. All of their friends have lost everything. Some people had as much as 14 feet of water wash through their homes. Eddie and Martha said the water by their home came as far as the curb and then receded. Jimmy Frank and Roberta made through fine. I don't even think they got broken windows. Everyone did lose electricity and have to throw away food, but that is minor when you think of life and home.
I had my physical yesterday and everything was a go for the surgery on my foot Friday at 11:00 a.m. I won't be able to do any walking at all for at least three days. No driving the car for three weeks or more. I have wonderful friends here who are going to take care of me. How blessed I am!
I here Maria had a birthday. I'm sure you enjoyed your trip to Seattle. The boys love to see their cousins and play with them. Soon they will have three to keep them entertained!
Love to all.

Happy Feastday

Grandma Helps With Grandkids

Today I leave for Pulaski at 2:30 to be there when Andraya and Elise get home from school and Natalie from the babysitter. Tomorrow I'll be there in the evening to give them their supper and get them to bed, since Kathy works late. I may have to go on Friday also. I enjoy my time with them as long as it isn't too long a stretch at one time. They are good for me which really helps.
If the weather is nice, I take them to the park. It helps the time to pass quickly.
It was only 37 degrees this morning when I got up, but it will warm up to 72. Tomorrow it will get up to 78. I still know that winter isn't too far away.
Played bingo last night but didn't win. The prize is $1.00. Once a month we serve cake and ice cream after the games to celebrate all those who have birthdays for the month.
How are my boys? I miss boys, since I only have girls to watch here. Give them a hug from Grandma. All my love to all.

It's A Win!

The Packers did it last night! I was particularly happy for Rodgers. He played well. I know he under alot of pressure to prove himself.
I'm beginning to feel like winter is upon us again. We're getting some really cool nights, and I haven't used my air conditioner for several days. I hope this winter isn't too severe. We had some bad days last year. I was actually in Portland for the worst storm that hit. I remember that even all the churches were closed on a Sunday.
Don't know what's on the calendar for today. Will just have to wait and see.

Packers

Hi,
Forgot to mention that the Packers play their first season game tonight. It will be on ABC at 6:00 P.M. central time. I'm anxious to see how our new quarterback performs. I feel sorry for him following Favre. Farve played well for New York yesterday, and they won their game. I hear he has purchased a home in New Jersey. His wife and girl have come to live there now.

Happy Feast

Happy Feast Day to all. We had Liturgy this morning at 8:00 A.M. That's earlier than usual, but our priest has to get his little girl to preschool, since his wife is student teaching this semester.
Don't mind the early hour, since I'm usually up and about anyway.
It's very cloudy today and cooler. They forcast rain on and off today. We did get some before I left for chuch but none since.
Natalie left her jacket at the mall a couple of days ago. Kathy called the mall and it was in the lost and found. Went to pick it up after church and took it to Pulaski. Since I was there, I went with Kathy and Natalie to eat lunch at school with Andraya and Elise. They were surprised to see me. They knew mom and Natalie were going, but they didn't expect Grandma too!
Kathy does that every now and again, and the girls love it.
Have a good day. Love to all

Thank God it rained!

After a long dry spell, it finally rained softly all day. It's supposed to continue through the night and into tomorrow. We certainly need all the rain we get.
Today was a quiet day. Didn't even go outside my building. I felt like standing the in the gentle rain, but I was afraid I might get locked up. Love when I go to Christina's blog and find pictures.
Helps me feel more a part of their lives. What do I do all day when I don't go out? Today I did laundry and dishes, visited with some dear ladies in the lobby, watched a documentary on the holocaust, and read (which I enjoy). I'm presently listening to the TV while I type my blog.
Isn't that an exciting life for an old lady? Maybe I'll get to visit with you again tomorrow again through my blog.

Appointment made

Hi, Have everything set up for my surgery. I'll have a preop visit at the doctor's office on Sept. 15 at 2:45 PM. I'll have a history and physical a few days before the surgery. I go the hospital on September 26th at 9:00 A.M. with surgery at 11:00 A.M. I'm glad I'm finally taking care of this hopeless toe. When I see the doctor on the 15th, I will ask him in addition to do the toe next to the hopeless one. Might as well kill two birds with one stone! The other toe is none to great either. I've had both of these toes operated on previously. I think it was in 1983. They do a better procedure now, and hopefully it will be more successful.

Up and At It

Good Morning! I'm so happy that the people in New Orleans didn't have a total disaster again. They haven't even recovered from Katrina.
I think I'lll call my podiatrist today and make an appointment to get my bad toe on my right foot operated on. He states (along with others) that it's the only thing to do at this point. It hurts all the time now. Can't even tolerate the sheet touching it when I'm in bed.
How are my grandsons this morning. I suppose Pavlos is off to school and Petros off to his usual mischief! Whatever that is!
Andraya and Elise also started school yesterday. They were excited beyond words. Wanted to go early. It was 92 degrees yesterday, and it's going to be 70 today. Talk about extremes!
Tried to reach Kathy this morning to get a report on the first day, but she's not as good about carrying her phone around like her mother. I try to always have it with me so everyone can keep in touch with me and not worry.
I'll write this evening and give you my news of the day. Love to all.

current events

Hi,
Just decided to start a blog of my very own. Don't want the younger generation to outdo me in this tech age. I'm doing this just to prove I can do it and to give me a way to keep in touch with loved ones. I know they will know more about my day-to-day life this way than they would overwise. Today I did a BIG cleaning in my bedroom. Even moved all the furniture! It's not too ofen the cleaning bug hits me. I decided I also needed the exercise.

Played bingo tonight. We have bingo every Tuesday night at 6:30 P.M. I really don't like bingo, but it's an opportunity to get to know the people here and to socailize. I've made some good friends since I've lived here. I find them very kind and always williing to lend a helping hand.
I have truly enjoyed living here. I can't believe it will be a year in February that I moved.
"The more we live, more brief appears life succeeding stages". My dad used to say that all the time. Now I know what he was talking about.

I just found Christina's blog and enjoyed reading it and seeing the recent picture of the family taken at the July 4th picnic. My grandsons are so precious! I think it's a great idea Christina has to enroll them in swimming this coming year. I also think learning to swim is important and great exercise.

Time for bed now. Love to all.