BLAINE, WASHINGTON

Another rainy day here in Blaine which kept me inside for most of the day with the exception of a walk to the office to pick up our mail.  Denis didn't bother to get dressed or eat for most of the day (I don't know how he can do that, I mean not eat all day, I'd pass out).  He was on the phone and computer with three dealers, Saturn, Chevy and Ford (it was a bidding war).  I'm not going to tell you who won until tomorrow because I want to make sure it's a "for sure" thing.

I like to get dressed first thing in the morning, wash, brush my teeth and put on makeup while the coffee is perking.  Denis, on the other hand, has no problem hanging around in his bathrobe.

Since it was a rainy day, I made vegetarian chili for dinner with a green salad and slice of flat bread.

Here's a family update:

My brother, Ken, did a great job getting dad's house ready for rent. We made a good team.  He spent precious time, energy and effort at the house while I made phone calls and set up appointments. We had to hire a plumber, electrician and mover.  We had all the wood floors sanded and refinished.  All of dad's stuff is basically stuffed into one room in the basement until I get back in the spring and can sort through it.  Aunt Donna moved in on August 10th and tells me that the house looks so cute and can't wait for me to see it.  Dad's car was sold today.

When I talk to dad on the phone, he sounds tired and very confused.  The staff tells me that his dementia has progressed and they need to remind him to do his daily tasks.  He is using a wheelchair more often now because his legs get tired and weak.  Aunt Donna went to visit him yesterday and found out that he's in a semi-private room now and it's closer to the bathroom (which is becoming an issue).

On the other hand, daughter Christi sounds very happy with her work, new boyfriend and life in Montreal.  Son, Daniel, is doing well after his breakup with his girlfriend and is concentrating on taking better care of himself.  He found a doctor in downtown Quebec that is working on his lower back pain.  He built a raised bed vegetable garden this summer and enjoying its fruits (I mean veggies).

That's all folks! Thanks for stopping in.