Celebration, Old Friends

Friday, December 13, 2019

This was a great Friday the 13th.  Arthur, our main caregiver for Mr. Selden, graduated from Nursing School today.  We are so happy for him and was so pleased he wanted us to join in the celebration.  Flying in from Arizona was John and Anita and Roger and Barbara.  It was so good to see them again.  With time passing so quickly and so many miles between, it was so special to get together especially to celebrate such a great event.  We met for drinks and then a lovely dinner at the Stanford Grill.  Much laughter, congratulations, many many hugs.  It was such a pleasure to meet Arthur's Mom and Aunt, and two of his friends who also graduated earlier in the day.

Arthur, Samual, Gizachew

Santa Playing Blackjack

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Stopped by to visit Dad. We set up his little Christmas Tree and drop off the shopping we did for him.  Found out Santa was visiting that day.  Debra got Dad and herself in the spirit for the visit.

Brandon's Winter Choral Concert

Thursday, December 5, 2010

It is always so much fun to be able to see a grandchild perform.  Brandon's Winter Concert was very nice.

More of Mr. Lincoln

Tuesday, December 3, 2019

Today we visited Mr. Lincoln's Cottage.  We did so much Lincoln history in Springfield, IL, today was Washington, DC.   The cottage was built in 1842 for a banker, George W. Riggs on a hilltop overlooking downtown Washington.  The estate was purchased by the Federal Government for the purpose of building a home for veteran soldiers.  While in Washington, the Lincoln family stayed here during the hot months.  President Lincoln often commuted to the White House by horseback.  He saw how the Capitol was changing during the years of the War.  He made some of his momentous decisions here  The cottage provided a place for him to reflect on these all-consuming decisions that needed to be made during these difficult times.

The tour was a very interesting one because the house is empty of furniture.  Instead of seeing the things that made life what it was in those years, one could reflect on the emotions of the time.  The tour reflects on things that were done here, decisions, mourning for his son's death,  the Emancipation Proclamation.  He visited with the soldiers and saw first-hand every day the impact of the Civil War.