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Comment by Blondie on May 17, 2022 at 11:59am

We were in DC the 8th-11th. 

Monday: Leo and I took his family to The Smithsonians, then Arlington. There were 25 funerals that day!  

Monday Evening: 5-9:30 was a BBQ supper and Ceremony put on by the Gold Star Mothers and the Angry Skippers. They made each family a quilt, had coins made up and each family got 1 with their KIA members name rank and date on back, we lite a candle and received it and a small flag, all kinds of pins... I'm sure I'll forget something. I'll try to post pictures most are on my phone. Many speakers, their Officers, Doctor, Nurse, Lead Investigator...so many talked.  we had met many of the speakers Sunday night when we arrived, they were staying in our hotel, so we had many hours to personally talk to them throughout the days, breakfast, late night chats.... they were so Available, open and giving to us. We had had 1 of them his Captain out for Sunday Brunch in April, so they knew us well. LOL

Monday evening/late night was spent with our own family viewing our quilt and coin etc. and taking pictures.

Tuesday Morning:  3 buses picked us up at hotels and took us to the Wall for the Ceremony. I'll try to post a video.  Our family did not go back on the buses we stayed and visited the other Memorials. 

Tuesday evening was Pizza party and talking with the speakers at our hotel.  The Hotel was Fantastic, I told them I'd ordered pizza and we had 15 of us and would like to use the bar/dinning area, they let us move tables...whatever we wanted/needed. The speakers and other families seen us and joined right in after all We are one big family now.

Wednesday Morning:  after more breakfast talks we all said Tearful and Many HUGS goodbyes. 

Wednesday afternoon/evening:  Leo and I took our van load to Gettysburg PA .  We did the self guided battlefield tour. So much history there. Then drove to Hersey.

Thursday:  Chocolate Town and Hersey World the afternoon Hersey PA tour. 

Friday: Flight 93 National Memorial and we ended up driving the whole way home.

Saturday Morning: Laundry, Farmers Market and Grocery shopping. Saturday afternoon more laundry and mowed yard.

Sunday:  Church and lazing around. Did catch up with the kids and checked in with his family to make sure everyone was home safe.  Thank you cards and checking in with other "33" families on FB.

Monday worked 7am-6pm, Made tacos and had drinks on the porch.

this morning 8am doctor's appointment and now thinking about mowing again.  We've mowed a total of 4 times so far and never lowered the deck! 

This weekend going to see the Grandbabies!!!!

Comment by Blondie on May 17, 2022 at 11:09am

Yes we did and we're back. What a Healing, Amazing, Busy, Informative, WONDERFUL trip!

this was our invite

Comment by T-Lynn on May 8, 2022 at 8:18pm

HI

 Happy Navy Pan Mother's Day all.

Yes, thank you for the update Kim. I am hoping by now that dil is home and that means she is BETTER !  And the same for sailor. All better and back on the rode to RI.  But will still send out healing energy to both.  Looking forward to stories of family time being spent together. That's September - right ? So we will start the count down soon! You will need to celebrate and have a party for retirement.                                I see a  Pink Flamingo theme.

Hey Blondie - you doing better too? didn't you have a trip ? If so - share the stories. 

here it is overcast - windy - looks like rain.  Tomorrow - high upper 80's to into the 90's with HIGH humidity. REALLY ?

Couldn't open the window's today and now can't tomorrow because I need to keep the humidity out and heat! Gee - I have the heat on now - then will turn on the AC. 

Well, even though the weather was not what I would have liked - the kids still put out the little garden.  Its a kit and you fit wood together to make a box. Fill in dirt and plant.  Grandkids helped. - you now know why all of us had showers and doing the laundry.  Emma had a slight problem with digging - never seen dirt fly so much.   Then she decided to go down the slide. - head first. Naturally, she plowed her face into the mud. Cried a bit and then I explained - go down bottom first. Well, she did a 3 point landing and had to tell the neighborhood how well she did.  Oh - forgot - before digging in th dirt - she was playing on the little scooter. She flipped it and bit through her lower lip - RIGHT through too. I have learned - that a popsicle can not only stop crying but stop the bleeding and swelling too.  Wow - I am stocking up for summer.

Hey- need to split - Laundry Fairy is calling.

take care all - hugs

Comment by Blondie on April 28, 2022 at 3:11pm

Kim, Thanks for the update. Will continue Prayers and Positive thoughts.  Deep breaths Mama all will be fine.  HUGS

Comment by Kim on April 28, 2022 at 2:02pm

DIL had her gall bladder removed Tuesday.  She is still in the hospital with infection and in too much pain.  I think she is better today and should be home soon.  Sailor made it to Mount Rushmore and started a 103 fever the next night.  They had to stay longer.  He is a little better but he may have pneumonia.  Not Covid.

I keep reminding myself that when I arrive at the Pearly Gates I will not regret not working enough or making enough money.  I don't want to regret missing time with friends and family.  You guys are the best.

Comment by T-Lynn on April 27, 2022 at 4:55pm

HI

Sometimes blondie we just have to do things the things "the old fashion way".  BUT still take it easy.

Agree, Kim updates on teh travelers and your DIL please. 

Got to get - typing up minutes from two club meetings  

hugs

Comment by Blondie on April 27, 2022 at 8:17am

Thanks Kim, it's getting better Every day. I just need to learn patience.  :)  How's the traveling going?  How is the DIL doing?

If your finances allow it, Why not retire?  Write down your Pros and Cons. Maybe just part time? help out during vacations, busy times...?  Your kids sound like mine, from side to side AND top to bottom of State, couldn't they live closer?!  LOL  Search Your heart, you will KNOW.

T-Lynn, I know what was I thinking?!  I wasn't, just thought I'd breeze through and keep going. Sadly not the truth anymore. As I told Kim, I NEED to learn Patience and forgiveness to myself. (be kinder, allow myself to hurt, feel, heal...)  Close, it's my left top, really hard to get it to stop bleeding, hold the packing etc.  Finally went the old fashion way and stitched it shut with the pack(meds. and gel stuff) inside. Only because I told them, my BP is Never going to go down if you don't stop the stress on my body! Geez

Comment by T-Lynn on April 25, 2022 at 7:14pm

HI

Kim - you know the answer. It time to be with your family and ENJOY !!! Sending Healing Energy to your daughter in law. And my great niece had her gallbladder out in her teens!  Good to hear that travel is smooth going.  The weather here in northern Illinois is cold and windy. It can get gusty, just tell them to watch the semi drivers.  If they see them pulling over and stopping - they should too. Just find a Truck Stop - enjoy the pie ( usually the truck stops have good pie in Illinois) and ride out he wind. Keep us posted on their travels and so good to hear from you.  hugs

Blondie !!! REALLY - back to work after you had mouth surgery. I know you are dedicated - but YOU COUNT.  Just asked your grandkids! AS Kim stated you should heal faster and I am sending some Reiki your way. Was it on the lower left side?  Have fun with your grandbabies.  hugs

Oh - Marking the calendar in September when you retire Kim. hugs

Comment by Kim on April 25, 2022 at 1:01pm

Blondie, the mouth has fast growing cells which means it heals fast (and chemo leaves mouth sores).  I know it doesn't help when you are in pain but it should be over soon.  Enjoy those grandbabies.

Crisis is over.  They made it to Dodge (or Billings Montana) last night.  I heard around 8:00 my time and went to bed.  Travelling again today to South Dakota.  My youngest calls me early that his wife is in emergency with a Gall Bladder attack!  She is only 24!  We are waiting to hear if they are going to do surgery.

I have been wondering if I should retire this fall at my full retirement age.  My youngest son lives 2.5 hours south of me and lives with cancer.  My oldest (with grandson) is going to be 5 hours north.  I think God is telling me to retire and spend more time with my family.  I have 3 sons, the middle son lives 9 doors down.  

Comment by Blondie on April 25, 2022 at 8:21am

Beautiful weekend here, 80's!!  But I had oral surgery Friday and could not do a thing :(  Can't bend over, lift, drink coffee, pop, alcohol, only eating soft foods(starting today).  I worked Sat. morning dumb me!  Hadn't slept Friday night much, went home and took pain killers and still couldn't sleep. Basicly living on ice pack and water. I'm a bleeder and with my BP and heart meds.... I bled for 9 hours after surgery. Hoping today is not too much for me and tomorrow off. :)   Have this weekend off so heading to Columbus, the kids have a Wedding they want to go to, no kids allowed, so babysitting my Grandbabies!!! 

Hope everyone has a Great week.

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