I was able to go run three times and actually decrease my time by week's end. It has been wonderful having Sue and Steve here to help with Sandy; this has allowed me time to run errands and work on the rent house.
While working on the house Monday, Sandy had a dentist appointment and then had Sue and Steve take her to Walgreens for a few items. While getting out did her some good, this is also the day she 'crashed' (my term) and issued some edicts to Sue: contact Rebecca and others and tell them they need to come quickly. And amazingly, they were all able to come!
Kristy was one of those she wanted to see so we could close some financial issues. She was there before the day was over and brought three of her children. Besides being a support for Sandy, she was able to 'download' some important data into my brain; fortunately they live close enough that a refresher will be easy. Due to a Wednesday night commitment, they had to leave that afternoon. But it was great to have them visit.
I continued to work around family visits and was able to get the rent house trim 95% painted; so the walls will be easy to do. Hopefully it will be ready to go on the market by week's end.
Rebecca was able to change her flight plans for a visit in October and was due to fly into Springfield Thursday night. Adam had previously made flight arrangements into LR for the same night. Knowing that Adam only had a 40 minute layover in Denver, we were anxiously monitoring his flight status. We were focused on the wrong flight. He had no problems; he arrived in LR, picked up his rental car (a Dodge Charger!), and drove up arriving about 3 am Friday morning.
Meanwhile, Rebecca, who flew into Chicago had over three hours before her next flight. Unfortunately, that flight was cancelled as was the one they rebooked her on. So she spent the night in Chicago and was able to fly into LR Friday afternoon. Andy's family was leaving Friday; so Katie and drove one car to LR to pick up Rebecca and Andy drove the rest of the family direct to our house. All were here by dinner time.
Nathan flew into Tulsa on Wednesday, spent the night with Miranda's family and then they planned to drive to Jonathan's for Thursday night. Unfortunately, the van started running rough and they stopped in Joplin.One of the cylinder coils needed replacing, but it was closing time and they would work on in Friday AM. So they spent the night in a motel. They had to check out at noon, and Dan who was on the road, was able to connect with the bishop and his wife came and helped them get their luggage to the local ward building since the car was not ready. Once it was repaired they headed directly to our house and were here in time for dinner. We fed 22 that night. Deborah's family drove up later and went directly to the resort they were staying at. We have a sweet church couple that offered to let family stay free if we did not have room. So they stayed there as did Andy's family.
Saturday morning we had a log splitting activity for a long time church member who has provided many of us with firewood; but now he is unable to even start his chainsaw. There were three log splitters on sight (one refused to run!); there were 18 of us there helping. Andy, Dan, Adam, Aaron and I helped for 90 minutes and then returned home. Katie had mowed the yard, and Aaron did the weed whipping. Kera was busy making over 100 rolls and Miranda made two pans of 7-layer dip. I cleaned up and went to Walmart to pick up the cake ( we have ward member who works there and agreed to make it according to Kera's amazing design).
Sue and Steve made the run to Harp's to pick up the fruit, veggie, meat and veggie trays. It all came together before 3pm. We did have a couple of friends stop by early, but we were mostly ready. Sometime during this event, Sally arrived. Short of a miracle that she made it since she encounter delays, changes, and other challenges, not the least of which as she left her cell phone at home! That day we had 34 family member here and I estimated 60-70 friends stop by. We had sufficient food for our Kicking Off Our 50th Year reception. It was a long day and Sandy held up well. Deborah and family left due to Sunday responsibilities in their ward.
Sunday we enjoyed church. Adam left to drive to LR to catch his return flight. Andy and family left after dining on a wonderfully delicious dinner prepared by Steve S consisting of roast, potatoes, carrots, celery and onions. Kathy had a delicious apply crisp hot and ready for dessert. And then we visited some more.
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