The Dance

The girls came outside today with some speakers which were connected to a stereo in the house. Haley and Lauren were playing music really, really loudly! I am sure that people in houses at least a half mile away could hear the music! Oh, but they were so excited and giggly! They danced some old dances, made up new moves, and danced for hours and hours. If they were tired, they sat in the rockers and had a drink of water. Then they would get up and dance some more! It was so much fun to be in the center of it all, soaking in their energy and giving them a place to have such a great time together! What an exciting time they had!

Oma

Today, a beautiful, sweet lady came by. The family calls her “Oma”. She is the step-mother of the lady of the house. Oma brought a friend named Pat with her. They are part of a group of ladies in their church who knit prayer shawls for folks who need a little extra comfort. Oma and Pat have fun together, just knitting, laughing, and reminiscing. Maybe the time spent together is just as much for those doing the knitting as it is for those who receive the beautiful, colorful handmade shawls! Oma and Pat sure did laugh a lot and I really enjoyed their company!

The Handrail

A man came by today and added an iron handrail to the steps leading up to me. My family talked about painting it white, but decided they would just leave it black. Everyone checked to be sure it was nice and secure because when the older relatives came to visit, they would need to hold on to it so they could get up to me. They said the older people love to sit in the rockers on the porch and tell stories. I can’t wait to hear the things they will all talk about! My family knows a lot of people! They love spending time with relatives and friends and do so much to make this house a warm, inviting, and comfortable home! I love being a part of all of it!

Baseball

Travis had his first baseball practice today. He had on these funny shoes with spikes on the bottom and it hurt when he walked across me.. He also had a big metal stick he kept clanging down on me. The family was all excited about him being the pitcher for the team. I guess that is pretty important. One of Travis' friends came home with him and they sat in the rockers eating lunch before they played baseball in the yard the rest of the afternoon. I sure do enjoy the children and their friends being here!!