Another Exciting Week!

Last week found Rebecca driving Josh to catch his flight in Little Rock, then returning to our house for a short break before grabbing a rental car to drive to Jonathan's for the night so she could catch a Tuesday morning flight back to Okinawa. All of that proceeded normally up to the catching her flight home. The plane had maintenance issues so she was rescheduled for a later in the evening flight. By then we realized that Sandy's health was deteriorating; did Rebecca want to come home instead? She made the decision to cancel her flight, rent a car and come home.Unfortunately, her luggage did not get the memo. Five days later, United still isn't sure where it might be. Meanwhile, Rebecca has had a good time visiting thrift stores to replenish her supply of clothes,

With the deterioration of Sandy's health, she decided that the sibling reunion scheduled to be held in Branson was not realistic for her to attend; so the venue was changed to our house. With Rebecca in Springfield, she was able to pick up Sally and Steve from the Branson airport and drive them to Mountain Home. Steve and Kathy drove and arrived later that day.

Then Cynthia and Jim drove in after flying into Fayetteville on Thursday. So Sandy's family was all here. Over the next couple of days family members struggled over assembling a complicated jig saw puzzle, worked on equally challenging family history, read and visited. Sandy was able to participate in much of the conversations.

I tried to get over to complete some items at the house we are putting up for sale. I was able to get someone to clean it and Rebecca helped me pressure wash the exterior. On Saturday, Steve English helped cover two of the crawl hole spaces so no rodents can gain access. The house should go on the market tomorrow.

With help from various family members, we got the fountain in front operational and I took Sandy out one evening so she could enjoy the sound of the dripping water and the night bugs.

Saturday, Steve English and I went to help a long time ward couple pack their 26 foot van. We spent about two hours and came home.  There was plenty of help since this was a well liked couple. They will be missed.

Sandy did not attend church today; she is too weak to even stand on her own anymore. The primary gave their annual program during the first hour (they always do a great job). During the second hour we had the youth program broadcast explaining the new program. Sounds very upbeat and positive. Afterwards there was a linger longer; the first in many years and there was a good turnout. Rebecca had made cinnamon rolls and we took in over a dozen; they were all consumed.  Good thing Kathy had also made her gooey sticky buns and we were able to enjoy those at home.