Aug 19, 2013 Autumn Is in the Air

Sunset

Friday 8/16.  It took an hour to drive up our four-mile dirt road bringing JB home from the hospital, but on "happy" meds, he made it just fine.  Each day he feels and moves better.  Just being home helped immensely.  We all breathed a sigh of relief and enjoyed the evening together.

Saturday 8/17.  A beautiful but cooler day.  Autumn had arrived Wednesday evening along with some very loud crickets.  It was an immediate switch this year, not just a scent in the air.  The mornings since then have been in the mid 50's, and today's high was 67.  Feels so good.

JB was moving so much more easily today, but walking is not the problem, getting up and down is.  I am amazed at how much improvement there is each day.

JB's nephew arrived about 2:30 pm and his son arrived at 3:30.  A very good reunion.  Everyone just talked and talked, then enjoyed a big pot of chili with corn bread for dinner.  Except Paul, who had gone vegan.  Fortunately I have plenty of food that he could eat.  

We got the guys settled in the tipi for the night with the almost-full moonlight.  A very good day.

Sunday 8/18.  RJ came up to join us for breakfast, and JB sat at the table with us.  As the day proceeded, we actually had to advise JB to take it easy and not do too much!

The guys and I went on a nice long hike.  Another beautiful day with a high of only 72.  It was very difficult to say goodbye, especially to Paul since it may be at least a year before we see him again.  JB's nephew promised to be back in September and bring his 5-year-old son.

RJ came back up for dinner and the three of them played Magic cards, while I watched "The Walking Dead."

Jake is the JB's designated "nurse".  What a relief to have him here.  More than a relief, it is just incredible.  And for almost two weeks!  He doesn't fly back until late Friday afternoon.  So beginning Monday, we are going to be cutting and gathering wood; dragging the logs up to the splitter; and cutting them into rounds.

Monday 8/19.  It is 50 and clear this morning.  After breakfast, Jake and I will get to work.  It is so good to have him here.  Did I already say thAT?  Well, I can't say it enough. . .

Thought for the day: The value of marriage is. . . that children produce adults.  Peter de Vries