I went to see my sister, Candy, and her family last week. I baked a spiral ham and made a yummy sauce called Jezebel to go with it. We went to cook dinner at her son's home on Friday. Two and a half hours we had cooked up a delicious meal of macaroni and cheese, baked sweet potatoes, English peas, fresh broccoli, yeast rolls, fruit cups and strawberry short cake. The kids were so happy to come home from their teaching jobs to a good meal. Luckily, baseball practice was cancelled due to weather.
My great neice and nephew sang their hearts out and danced to a christian video. I really enjoyed seeing them recall the songs from last year's VBS. I took belated birthday gift to Gracie and a upcoming birthday gift to Patrick, since I won't make it back for his birthday in April.
I am hoping this will be a way to bring her family closer together. Candy was exhausted from all of the cooking and running around we did. She hadn't slept much last week, so I am sure she is still sleeping. It is sad to see how much she struggles with her bi-polar. Hard to see her like this.
It was an OK visit. Not the best but not the worst visit either. She doesn't drive anymore since her wreck last summer. I try to take her to all of her favorite places while I'm there. Sometimes it is too much for her. I am afraid that she will wind up in a nursing home. Right now she can't keep her home up. She had the flu about two months ago and has not gotten back to normal yet.
On a brighter note, I stopped to see our youngest son, Hunter. We had a nice visit. We went to a local plant place and I bought more plants, This should just about finish my Spring planting for now. I found red Crepe Myrtles, a Bradford pear tree, and two beautiful hanging planters. This place was surely my green heaven. One green house had nothing but these giant ferns in it. I was a bit overwhelmed with all of the gorgeous and healthy plants. Just awesome.
Well that's about all I know. New day, new week, and time to get to work on my house work. The weather has been so cold and windy. I'll be glad when it warms up a bit.
You shouldn't believe everything you tell yourself. FEELINGS aren't FACTS.
11 comments:
I'm happy you visit your sister when you can. I know it's hard on you, but you still go. That's a good thing.
Your dinner sounded really good. I want some too.
Have a terrific day honey. Big hugs from warm California. ☺
Thanks Sandee for this nice comment. It is hard to see her like this. I want nothing more for her than to be level and to see her do good. I have to realize that this may be as good as she gets. I try to go see her every other month. NOt so sure when I will go back. Depends on her health.
HI PAM - you are a really good sister. The best. And your family values and traditions warm my heart. Happy Easter to you and yours....
Love Gail
peace........
Hey Gail, I'm not always the good sister, though I do try. Family is so important to Candy and I.
Happy Easter to you.
I got hungry reading your menu. Sounded yummy. I know your sister appreciates the visits and the memories you are making together, even though it is hard. You are a special person and sister. Visits with family is the best.
Have a great Easter. I hope to have a great one all black and blue.
DeEtta, that meal was so good. I know she appreciated my visits.
I'm glad you are on the road to recovery with that aweful accident.
You can only do what you can do for Candy. The rest is up to her.
I can only dream of spring planting. It's still so cold here!
Rudee, I know in fact, I realized that this may be as good as it gets.
We have been planting trees, azaleas, lilacs, lilied, bulbs, and much more for about two months. Just about finished before the rain comes. Your Spring will come and then I will be burning up in the heat.
It must be so difficult to see your sister like that, I feel for you. x
Akelamalu, some days it is harder than others.
Nothing beats family bonds.. I enjoyed this, you're a great sister to have
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