Mon.-Phil had serious pain in lower abdomen today. After calling Judy, we think it is diverticulistis-aggravated by Philip's chili. He got better as the day went on. He's going to lay off the coffee and fiber for awhile. Did some wash and packing. Susan went out to Farmville for some errands, visiting Judy, voice lessons, and basketball practice. She also worked on Math. I went with Phil to see Freeman and Alli's house. I love the lay-out. I'd like a house just like it.
Tues.-Packed and got ready.
Wed.-Headed to Pa. Got to Rosalee's around 3:30 after stopping at Glennwood Food's first. Met Katrina's boyfriend, Steve. He's a keeper. Lovely supper of shipwreck, carrots and peas, broccoli salad, applesauce, banana pudding, and muffins. R and I made noisy expressions and said several things exactly at the same time. Pretty funny. I'm thankful that Rosalee's nightmare of uterine cancer and resulting injuries from surgery which required stents, etc. are finally over although she still has some stiffness in ex-stent area. She has some stiffness in her hip but she keeps going and doesn't complain. We had a great time together. Slept in the guest room-Annika's ex-room-and listened to Father Gilbert mysteries on CD.
Thurs.-Leisurely breakfast in morn. with just the two of us. Went from their to Mom and Dad's. Visited Jonathan and Karen. She told me she reads my blog every day just to keep in touch since neither of us are phone people. Jonathan is really talking. She said that he says with a sigh, "Give me patience!" The little picnic idea that I resorted too when I was sick and vedged out on the sofa but wanted to keep my eye on him...well, he asks his mom if he can 'have a picnic' in the living room. Sorry, Karen, for starting something new. I was in survival mode. Had lunch with Mom, Dad, Anne, and David-the escape artist. Mom served peas and sweet potatoes from her garden and Anne brought pulled BBQ venison. Mom also served her canned red beets and apple crisp. Visited with Debra and saw her sunroom and bought a purse for Naomi and a purse for me.Saw the plans to turn the other side of the house into an apartment for her mother. Got to see Jim, Joe, and Paul too. Interviewed Mom and Dad and got their courtship story written down. Stopped in to see Linda before heading to Naomi's. Naomi brought supper from a genuine Italian restaurant-homemade Stromboli, salad, and soda. We packed up and headed to the beach house. Got there around 9 I think and settled in and then watched the first episode of North and South.
Fri.-Raining. Watched lots of North and South. Had early supper-bloomin' onion and Caesar salad-lobster bisque- at the Crab Trap. Cleared off in the eve. Went shopping and walking on the Boardwalk. Surrounded on every side by a magnificent sunset. Shop owners/workers were coming outside to take pictures.
Sat.-Got a picture from Susan. She shot a deer! Balmy and Sunny. Watched more N/S. Went shopping on Asbury at our favorite Ta-Da store. Found Susan a cute blue and white striped summer top and myself a white lacy sweater and some earrings for someone's Christmas gift. Headed to the beach and sat bundled up on our chairs in the sand and talked. Went to Nonni's Italian Restaurant for supper. Both got Salmon with cream sauce. She got a salad and I got gluten free pasta. The girls remembered us from before. Missed a call from Phil. When we got back, I called him. He told me we had an opportunity to spend more money to make more money. And then he told me how the Alice tractor caught on fire on the way down the lane. He ran to the house. Susan and Philip went back with him. He had to get his phone. Susan ran past the burning tractor to call 911. The gas tank was full. It Boomed when the fire got to it. Freeman heard it at his house. If it hadn't rained the night before, the woods on both sides would have gone up. Brush and trees on both sides were beginning to burn. I think it was Pamplin Fire Co. that came to the rescue. Once again, dear Mickey, our neighbor, comforted Phil by saying, "These things happen." Tractor completely burned up except for some melted pieces along side the road. Meredith heard it on the scanner and she and Sarah made homemade pizza/supper for the family and cleaned everything up while the fam watched a movie. So kind and just what the doctor ordered.
Sun.-Watched more N/S. Walked to the boardwalk and around the block. Several miles of walking. Found some Christmas gifts at the Christmas shop. Naomi and I stood near the waves on the sand and she started singing 'How Great Thou Art.' I joined her, singing alto. It was beautiful. A wonderful Sunday service wrapped up in one song and faithful waves. Came back from the beach. Showered, made lunch of soup and toasted cheese. Watched N/S while towels washed and dried. Finished cleaning and packed up and headed for home. Had some trouble with my GPS. Wouldn't let us change the state. Finally hit 'Go home' and it took us back to Naomi's. I caught up with Ashley and Krissy while Naomi caught up with Mabe. Naomi and I went a bought some more Italian food for supper and watched the end of N/S kind of. She went to bed during the last one and I fast forwarded it so I could see what happened to everyone. A fast silent movie but was too sleepy to stay up. Slept well in Morgan's bed.
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