Delayed

Wow, it has been a few days now since I have blogged. There just didn't seem to be anytime to actually sit down and write. Guess I have been busy.

Went to my Ladies group on the weekend. Did an 'overnite' with a bunch of girls. It was a hoot! Just like when I was a 'tweenie'! Ate lots of snack foods (root beer floats) and watched a super movie "The Ultimate Gift". It got late so we ended up watching it in the morning with our coffee and fresh tea biscuits. Thanks Dianne. Ate lots of food as I said and then ate bison burgers with Caeser Salad and 'fruit smoothies' for lunch. The weather was hot and so it just added to a wonderful day. Not all the ladies could make it but that was ok as those that did enjoyed themselves. It was nice to be at the lake too.

Sunday I brought my friend who has Ahlzhimer's to my house. I had not seen her for three weeks and there was a bit of a change. I had her watering my outdoor plants and helped me hose everything down. She was happy to do something she said. She stayed for supper and ate well. We had a lot of laughs. What a terrible disease that takes away your memories. She does remember though - all the things of her youth and young adult life. Maybe that will go too someday. For now I ask her a lot about her youth and recall stories of when we used to go camping and play ball with the guys. She seems to remember certain things. When I took her back and checked her in we went to her room. There is a picture of the two of us from one of our visits before to our place pinned on her wall. After looking at it, I asked her who the people were. She looked at it, removed her glasses and looked at me and said "I think that's you?"  I agreed and then asked her what my name was. She did not know. Amazing. After 35 years of friendship. She knows she should know me and perhaps she does but just can't put a name to the face. Sad.

What a beautiful night tonite even though it is cooler. The sunset here at 9:45 has the sky a bright orange and yellow. Beautiful! This time of the year is wonderful. It stays bright out for so long. We bought 4 new deck chairs as we threw out all those white plastic chairs as you can't get them clean after awhile. These match nicely so hopefully will last a few years.

I am in the midst of a time frame for making an Amish Friendship Loaf. It takes 10 days and no refridgeration needed - You slowly put the cake together. I will try it out and see if it works. One friend gave the 'beginnings' to each of us and we will get to the point in 10 days to actually mix enough to make four other bags and bake the cake. It is supposed to be really good. Will keep you advised. Baking is not my thing.

Well, early to bed, early to rise, makes a girl healthy and wise or at least 'bright eyed and bushy tailed'!