The last week of June

June 21-26, 2021

The last week of June was pretty quiet.  I was trying to heal up and so was Daddy.  Things were moving forward in that regard (mostly) but we were definitely needing the quieter time.  

Jackson, Marvin and Jonathan having a 'meeting' in the barn.  :) 

We did get to enjoy some Maverick (and J&B) time.  They were preparing for their upcoming vacation to KY and TN, loading up the Jayco fifth wheel.  (leaving on June 25)  We were all excited for their trip!

One of our big projects during this time was getting photos made and framed and hung up in Daddy's bedroom above the doors to the patio.  Daddy chose the photos he wanted of Mama and we got it all set up for him.  It really is nice - he can just look up and see her smiling at him.  

We have more photos now, ready to hang.  And we were also able to get a larger
copy of that small one on the left that we will hang.  (Thank you so much, Virginia!!)

making plans for some remodeling to the patio steps - to make them more accessible

We also worked on basic things like ordering an apple watch for Daddy (and for me and Jonathan) so that we can be connected easily.  We have his watch set up so he can press one button and it speed dials us.  That alone is reason to have the watch.  There are other features that are super useful as well - like oxygen monitor, heart rate monitor, ECG, walking and fall assessments... it is a really good tool in so many ways.  

Kerry had stayed an extra week to be with Daddy in the house 24/7, which was wonderful!  After Kerry left, Jonathan began staying in the house but after a few nights, Daddy was doing well enough that wasn't necessary anymore.  Hallelujah!  During this same time home health nursing and PT began visiting - and they have all been wonderful! 

Kerry and Daddy 

Jackson, Brianna and Maverick also dropped by to say good-bye the day before they left on their big trip.  

Maverick was a busy guy the day they came to say 'bye'.  :D

Finally, on Saturday, June 26,  Julie, Daddy, Marvin, Jonathan and I gathered to share a meal and celebrate Mama's birthday.  It was a nice meal together and we were thankful to be remembering Mama. However, I had an unexpected asthma attack that got my attention. (more on that in another post)  After dinner we were amazed to look out and see a beautiful double rainbow in the sky.  Magnificent!  It caused me to remember and reflect upon the double rainbow that we saw the night before Maverick was born - when Brianna was at the hospital beginning labor.  Back then I took the rainbow as a beautiful sign - a marker of the beginning of Maverick making his way to meet all of us - who already loved him so much.  I took the double rainbow on Mama's birthday in much the same way.  It was a beautiful and comforting sign - a marker of a life well lived and the assurance that all is going to be okay.  As Rev. Jim posted on facebook when I shared the photo... "we always knew she was a woman of influence!"  :)