Sunday, October 30, 2022Tonight's picture was taken in October of 2007. Mattie wanted to be an air force pilot that year. It was the first year where we went to a costume store to pick out one together. Previous years we either improvised or made one. Ironically this costume was of a navy pilot. So my friend in the air force mailed us some air force patches to sew onto the outfit. In addition, our neighbors embellished on the costume by adding the hat and sunglasses. It took several of us that year to get this costume just right. Mattie was so happy and got to wear this costume to his kindergarten parade. I thought we would have so many more Halloween parades in the future. Thankfully I did not miss out on anything with Mattie and captured whatever I could on camera.
Quote of the day: Grief is in two parts. The first is loss. The second is the remaking of life. ~ Anne Roiphe
The pile is growing for the Foundation's Fall Item Drive. When we bought this house, I knew it had to be a certain size to fit my things and my mom's. Ironically the previous owner built an addition to the house for his wife. She wanted it as her own private space, however, when I saw it, I knew it would be a space dedicated to Foundation items and things! I remember accumulating all these Foundation items in our town house in previous years and I have to admit it was overwhelming. If it weren't for me, my dad would be a couch potato and most likely unable to move. Since 2020, in some capacity he has been doing physical therapy or exercises with his caregivers in Los Angeles. This morning I did his brain games, had him walk 15 minutes inside the house, and then did his physical therapy exercises with him. He's not happy about it, but it is necessary to maintain his strength and abilities.
Yesterday and today we went out for an early dinner. The restaurant was having a costume contest last night, and Cheryl, one of our favorite servers, was all dressed up! I can't believe she did not win a prize for her outfit and make up. We went back to see Cheryl today and we brought her a pumpkin gift. This cutie lights up. I know Cheryl loves pumpkins and celebrating fall. She immediately opened the gift, we installed the batteries and I snapped the photo. The customers dining behind us loved the pumpkin so much that Cheryl put it on their table while they ate. Apparently the pumpkin was a hit.
I value the people who serve us each week. Since I live a very isolated life, these individuals have become an important part of my week. I appreciate them, the outstanding care they give us, and I want them to know this!
When we arrived home, more boxes greeted us on our front and back doors! I always worry.... will we get things for our item drives? But each year our supporters never disappoint. They are committed to us and the cause. For that I am grateful.
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