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Tuesday, June 8, 2010
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Edith's 85th Birthday Celebration
Last week, May 26, Blain drove Barbara and me down to Chesapeake, Va. to celebrate Edith's [my sister] 85th birthday. She is in an assisted living complex called Georgian Manor. It is a very beautiful facility with highly competent employees that go out of their way to assure her comfort and happiness.
Edith's daughter Ronda is a real jewel and really put on a party that would make anyone proud. I am so proud to have her for a niece and love her very much. The celebration was capped off with dinner at the Olive Garden Restaurant, compliments of Ronda. There was 12 in attendance and everyone seemed to really enjoy themselves, especially Edith. Edith's grandson Zack was there with his girl friend and that alone brought a lot of smiles to Edith's face. She really loves Zack and it is obvious that he feels the same towards her.
While there Barbara and I joined Edith along with the other Georgian Manor guests in a session on of bingo games. They play there every day and Edith has become addicted to this past time event.
Barbara and I spent the night at the Hampton Inn while Blain stayed with Ronda and John, Ronda's husband.
The following morning, Blain picked us up and we went by to say farewell to Edith and Ronda. Edith seemed really happy and we were pleased to see they were in an exercise period being conducted by some of the staff as well as Ronda.
Ronda's school where she is employed is less that 1/2 mile from Edith' resident which gives her the flexibility to visit very often, usually twice daily. What a daughter. She cares for Edith with so much love and compassion. I feel very fortunate in the fact that Barbara and I have a daughter, Beverly, that is very similar to Ronda in the way she cares for us and attempts to look after every little need that we may have.
We are so appreciative of Blain driving us down there and he really seemed to enjoy it, unlike most men I have known.
This was the first time in years that Barbara and I had been on a trip and we
thoroughly enjoyed it.
I feel sure this "Birthday Event" will be forever in Edith's memory.
Edith's daughter Ronda is a real jewel and really put on a party that would make anyone proud. I am so proud to have her for a niece and love her very much. The celebration was capped off with dinner at the Olive Garden Restaurant, compliments of Ronda. There was 12 in attendance and everyone seemed to really enjoy themselves, especially Edith. Edith's grandson Zack was there with his girl friend and that alone brought a lot of smiles to Edith's face. She really loves Zack and it is obvious that he feels the same towards her.
While there Barbara and I joined Edith along with the other Georgian Manor guests in a session on of bingo games. They play there every day and Edith has become addicted to this past time event.
Barbara and I spent the night at the Hampton Inn while Blain stayed with Ronda and John, Ronda's husband.
The following morning, Blain picked us up and we went by to say farewell to Edith and Ronda. Edith seemed really happy and we were pleased to see they were in an exercise period being conducted by some of the staff as well as Ronda.
Ronda's school where she is employed is less that 1/2 mile from Edith' resident which gives her the flexibility to visit very often, usually twice daily. What a daughter. She cares for Edith with so much love and compassion. I feel very fortunate in the fact that Barbara and I have a daughter, Beverly, that is very similar to Ronda in the way she cares for us and attempts to look after every little need that we may have.
We are so appreciative of Blain driving us down there and he really seemed to enjoy it, unlike most men I have known.
This was the first time in years that Barbara and I had been on a trip and we
thoroughly enjoyed it.
I feel sure this "Birthday Event" will be forever in Edith's memory.
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