So, what have we been doing?

On the weekend of September 20th and 21^st, we had some quality time with family.

Saturday found us in Livonia near Conesus Lake visiting Bruce’s cousin June.  It was great so see pictures of her family and hear about what’s been happening to all of them in the last few years.  She joined us on a memory-laden trip around the lake, and then we all dined together at Applebee’s.  We hope to be able to visit her in Florida next year.

We took a little side trip on our way home to the Mt. Morris Dam.  Neither one of us ever remember visiting this when we lived in New York so we became tourists!

Sunday found us visiting with Aunt Dottie again.  This time we went prepared with my laptop so we could show her lots and lots of pictures.  And, we got to visit with my cousin Pat and her husband Stan.  We have not seen them in 10 years, and unfortunately, in those 10 years, my cousin Pat’s health has deteriorated.  I was aware that she had contracted Parkinson’s disease but was not aware (until recently) that she was now residing in an Assisted Living complex that adjoins my aunts Independent Living facility.  Stan had been caring for her at home, but it became impossible for him to continue to do so.

We shared pictures of our children and grandchildren and talked a bit about our youth and the good times that we had as cousins.  When it comes to the cousins department, Bruce has over 100 of them, but I only had 5, and that figure was reduced by one 2 years ago when I lost my younger cousin Carol.  Having a chance to visit with Pat was pretty special to me!  I’m still trying to get to see her brothers.