What I did on my summer vacation

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What I did on my summer vacation
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Tue, 07-01-2003 - 7:39pm
Dh and I drove across the country to see our children and grandson and also my Mom. It takes us two and half days to drive back. We arrive at our friends house in IN and it was raining and very humid. Normal June weather in IN. They live on a farm there and have no phone right now as this is there summer house and they are going to only be there for three weeks and then have to go back home because their dd is getting married. Their toliet was not working properly so dh help our friend get it fixed. Then we went up to see our ds and ddil and our adorable little grandson. He is getting so big and is now walking and talking constantly. At 18 months he is a real cutie and even beginning to throw a few temper tantrams. From there we went to Chicago to visit with a dear friend we had not seen in about 15 years. While up in the Windy city area I got to meet with Darby, Mindy,her dh and sister and Jan and her dh. We had a great time together and had lunch. The time went by much to quickly and we all had to leave to head our separate ways. What a great time and a wonderful bonus for the trip. We headed back to my Mom's house and it was good to see her but she is not doing as well and getting very frail. She didn't know who I was until the next morning. My dd and sil came to see us while we were visiting with Mom. Got to visit with two of my brothers and that was nice. We then went back to the farm to spend four more days with our friends and then head back west. We stopped in OK to see my cousin and her dh a nice two day break to the long trip back home. One more stop at dh brother's and then back here on Monday. All in all it was a great trip but it is always great to get back home.

Took my pictures in to be developed today so hope to share soon.

Love to all

Mary

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Tue, 07-01-2003 - 9:01pm
Mare, I'm glad you had a good trip.

Mighty Mom will be in my prayers.

You will probably need a few days

to really recoup from the trip.

Received the pictures from Darby.

You all looked great!!

love,

Cindy


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Wed, 07-02-2003 - 9:22am
Morning Mary, thanks for the essay. :o) It sounds as if you had a good trip and a good time. Looking forward to those pictures. Have a good day. Hugs, Cappy

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Wed, 07-02-2003 - 11:03am
Cindy I am beginning to get relaxed and get things back to normal here. Glad you like the pictures we did have good time. Thank for keeping Mom in your prayers.

Love ya

Mary

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Wed, 07-02-2003 - 11:04am
Cappy hope you are having a great Wednesday.

Love ya

Mary

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Wed, 07-02-2003 - 1:23pm
Mare,

Sounds like a good trip all and all. Sorry to hear your mom is doing poorly. Welcome home, we missed you here.

Still a tad miffed I missed you all in Ill. Oh well, tomorrow is another day. lol

Hugs,

Rain

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Wed, 07-02-2003 - 3:17pm
Mare sounds like you had a pretty busy time of it, so much to do!!! You must be exhausted!

Sorry that your mom is not doing so well, and that she never knew you the first day.. that is always hard on the people who are not remembered.

I am glad that you got to see her though, living away from her is hard and so all the time you were together helps.

I just bet your dgs is getting big and of course looking fantastic! Did he play shy at all?

Well gotta say I am glad you had a pretty good time but glad you are back also,

so tell us any more vacations in the works for the next while?

Welcome home! Lor

     

 

          

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Wed, 07-02-2003 - 8:24pm
WOW, that's a lot of visiting, but that is what retirement is for. Sounds like a very nice trip. I'm sure no matter how nice it was, it was great being home again. Welcome back!! Hugs, Gabby

       


 


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Wed, 07-02-2003 - 8:28pm
Rain Sorry you got upset I didn't set up this meeting but sure wish you had been there.

Hugs and Love

Mary

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Wed, 07-02-2003 - 8:33pm
HI Lori

Evan was not the least bit shy and even called me grandma. Mom bless her just gets confused by evening that she has a hard time knowing who people are. It is hard living so far away but also sometime much easier not to have to watch her go downhill.

No more vacations planned as of now. With a retired dh though you never know. LOL

Love ya

Mary


Edited 7/3/2003 12:52:22 AM ET by cl-maryaz1866

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Wed, 07-02-2003 - 8:35pm
Gabby is was a lot of visiting and yes I am very glad to be home!! Buff is too.

I am so glad to be back so you and Lori can take a break for while.

Love ya

Mary

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