Nancy arrived in Manistee on Friday afternoon..the plane trip had been wonderful.
Saturday we prepared for a full day in Ludington. Arrived at SLC as dad was walking (with help) from his room--he saw us coming towards him and said, "Nancy!" and then he cried. He was so happy to see his daughter. He did tell her that she looked different--oh well, he remembers us all from a happier, younger time.
He just held on to her hand and talked to her and loved being with her. He told her he was ready to get away from all these old people!!!!
Dad even was able to take this picture of Nancy and me with my digital camera--he had never used one before -- did a pretty good job!
Mom had been lying on her bed when we came in the morning -- but we finally roused her and got her something to eat. She was not her best Saturday but I do think she gradually realized that someone special was visiting.
She tried to rally.
We love her.
Halloween time
This is Flo and one of her sons. Flo is a special lady who always tries to communicate. I am glad that Flo can still walk. She and mom seem to get along most of the time.
After our morning visit we headed out to the beach to take a long walk. Fishermen lined the pier. We stopped to ask what they were catching and one of the fishermen showed us a BIG steelhead that he had. Nancy asked if they let the fish go after they were caught--he said they did--right into the frying pan!
Over to the ferry
When we returned in the afternoon mom and dad had been to the hair dresser who comes to Sutter. Doesn't mom look good with her new haircut?
It was rather sad because mom was ornery in the afternoon so Nancy did not really get to hug or kiss her much. It was a tearful farewell.
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