I apologize for not letting you know till now that Mom is back at home. She came home from St. Joseph's Nursing Home on October 24. She is much stronger now, though still needs to use a walker when moving about. Mom is hopeful that she can eventually switch the walker for her cane instead. As determined as she is, this will probably happen sooner than later! Please keep her in your prayers. Give her a call, she would love to hear from you. Stop by for a visit, if you are in the area, it would brighten her day.
18 November 2009
11 November 2009
Kathleen Butte Grimes Update
Raul and I are happy to announce the birth of our first grandchild. Amanda and husband Nathan had an 8lb 12oz girl born on Oct 4. Califia Louisa Resch was baptized at Mission San Diego de Alcala on Oct 11th. I might add she was late in arriving and, therefore, the youngest baby to be baptized that day. We were just glad she arrived for the event because our three sons and daughter-in-law had purchased tickets to come meet their new niece and attend the baptism. It was a great family gathering.
Late in October, I flew home to assist other family members in caring for Mom and Dad. Mary and Stan was able to take a break and fly to Seattle to visit their oldest son Andrew. Eileen, Ron and I held down the fort. Mom embraces life as it is each day. Every task is such work for her, but she is an inspiration to all of us. She reads her prayer book daily, reads the paper, and in spite of having limited speech, engages in broken but meaningful conversation with those close to her. Dad is really slowing down and is dealing with bouts of confusion. He has had some mini strokes but his other tests are within normal range so far. All I can say is that my hat goes off to my siblings who are close and provide such loving care. I've made 7 trips back in the past 22months and it's just not enough. Please keep Mom, Dad and their care givers in your prayers.
Raul and I will be visiting Mary Ann and Al Mochel this Sunday, November 15, to enjoy a fall dinner together. We live about 60 miles from one another and try to get together three or four times a year. We were delighted that Catherine, Jane and Larry were all able to pay us a visit this summer. Anyone else visiting Oregon is always welcome. The Oregon coast is beautiful and we are only a half mile from the ocean.
Late in October, I flew home to assist other family members in caring for Mom and Dad. Mary and Stan was able to take a break and fly to Seattle to visit their oldest son Andrew. Eileen, Ron and I held down the fort. Mom embraces life as it is each day. Every task is such work for her, but she is an inspiration to all of us. She reads her prayer book daily, reads the paper, and in spite of having limited speech, engages in broken but meaningful conversation with those close to her. Dad is really slowing down and is dealing with bouts of confusion. He has had some mini strokes but his other tests are within normal range so far. All I can say is that my hat goes off to my siblings who are close and provide such loving care. I've made 7 trips back in the past 22months and it's just not enough. Please keep Mom, Dad and their care givers in your prayers.
Raul and I will be visiting Mary Ann and Al Mochel this Sunday, November 15, to enjoy a fall dinner together. We live about 60 miles from one another and try to get together three or four times a year. We were delighted that Catherine, Jane and Larry were all able to pay us a visit this summer. Anyone else visiting Oregon is always welcome. The Oregon coast is beautiful and we are only a half mile from the ocean.
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