Bruce and I went to Henderson over the weekend. We were driving to Owensboro when Bruce saw the sign for Zion. He loves to go through little towns and said let's go through Zion. I told him we needed to find Granny's house. We did. They've painted it a yellow/tanish type color. Looks pretty much like it did when Ernie took Mom, Dad, Judy and I to see it except it was gray then. It's funny how small it and the yard look! I guess I'm just so much bigger now! LOL! Anyway, after I dropped Bruce off at the track, I went to see if I could find Marie's house. (We were back in Henderson now!) I did. I had a general idea where it was, but I wasn't totally sure. She wasn't home on Fri, but I told the guy living in the apartment I thought was Marie's I'd be back on Sat. She and Jeanne Louise were really glad to see me. Marie lives in the apartment that used to be Ernie's. Her address is 427A Fagan, Henderson, KY. She asked about Mom and Dad and didn't know they were in LNC. We talked for a long time. She is SO lucid and looked so good. She's 88! She told me she thought what caused Mom to lose her mind was the fact she never cared about anything except her family! HUMMM.........? Not sure where that leaves Tunica, quilting, hooking rug, women's groups at church, etc. I was surprised by how much she and Mom looked alike. I never really thought they looked much like each other, but there was a marked resemblence. Sad! Anyway, I thought it needed to be said and done. She asked if I'd keep in touch, and I told her I would. Jeanne and she seemed more like sisters than Mother/daughter! They were both really nice to me and asked about all of you. They said they'd keep Randall on their prayer list, too. Ok, Love you all, Jeanie

Ms M you are SOOOO high tech girl~ We might not be able to even communicate with you if you keep this up! lol Hope all have a great holiday weekend. For me--I'm staying home and helping Leisa when I can with whatever she needs. Life is good!lol She's doing great though and let's continue hoping we have NO set backs! Love to all, Judy

Well, Happy Birthday to you with your trip to Canada! That sounds like so much fun. Rain forrest in Canada---isn't that impossible!?! That's nuts. Sounds like a lot of fun really! Hey, scream away and let it rip! LOL! I can't wait to see the pics. I'll also try to remember from time to time to let you talk to Dad. That is really easy when I'm visiting them. Ok, I'm in KY right now using the free WIFI---pretty cool! Love you all, Jeanie

Thanks for the birthday wishes!! My day was a typical birthday for me...I started my period, woke up late and had to RUSH to get to a meeting..which lasted like 3 hours..cut my leg shaving, had several zits, Jerry got called into work early (he's suppose to be on leave), I had to make a commissary run, do laundry and mail off a big bill where we had the suburban fixed...at 6:45 when Jerry finally got home I told him I was not cooking and we headed out to eat!! Jerry did clean house for me all day on Tuesday and Jerome super cleaned his room which was an awesome birthday gift...I can't begin to tell you how nasty his room was!! As a belated gift, we're taking a four day trip to Canada over Labor Day...now that I know Obama and I share the same birthday, I may decide to live there until the Republicans rise again!!:) Anybody want anything from Canada? I'm looking for those little mitts they had during the Olympics!! We're going to the rain forest north of Vancouver...did you know Canada had a rainforest? Me either!! It's full of suspension bridges at the tree tops that you walk around on...isn't that cool? There's also a super long zip line that the boys and I will ride...Jerry's afraid it will hurt his back, so he'll just watch and laugh as I scream!! I'm excited..I loved Canada on the east side..I suspect I will love it on the west as well!! I'll post pics when I get back!! Jeanie, thanks again for letting me talk with Dad for my birthday..best present ever. He sounded so good and we actually carried on a conversation! I was so happy!! Judy I'm glad to hear Leisa is doing so good...bless her heart, she's been through it...hopefully nothing but smooth sailing for here on out!! Okay I'm off to get some cash for the weekend and learn my new countries anthem..Oh Canada... Love you all, Jamie

I texted Jamie happy birthday and she was celebrating in a meeting!lol I told her that I think today is Obama's birthday too and she wanted to know if she could officially change hers if it was true!lol Leisa is much improved and hopefully home tomorrow or at least Friday. Yeaaaa! I'm glad Mom and Dad are doing okay even though I know it's sad at times when you really think about how things are but unfortunately they can't be changed. We can only love them and do the best with can by them and that's what we all do. Love to all, Judy

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JAMIE!!!!! I'm so sorry I didn't call you! I worked until 8:00 tonight and then Jerry & I went to Captain D's to eat (Senior citizens night!) and then to Lowe's and by the time I got home, I was too tired to even think. I hope you had a great day, you young little chick! Just think, compared to all the rest of us, you really are a baby!! Love you, pat

Ok, today is Jamie's birthday and I went to see Mom and Dad. The weather was nice, so we sat outside for nearly 2 hours. Dad especially loves it outside. All he wanted was a big chew of tobacco and to sit there. He always gets in the swing and just truly relaxes when he's out there. Mom was in her wheelchair and kept falling asleep. When I first got there Mom was just 'talking' like she does. All of a sudden she goes: I'm just so old! I'm like--WHERE does this come from! Isn't that bizarre!?! It never ceases to amaze me when she does that. Anyway, they were ok today. Dad said that Mom usually either was asleep or talking. He said one time that even though she did this he still loved her! How sweet is that. That's the kind of love we all need. It truly is the through good times and bad times love. I let Dad talk to Jamie for her birthday. He was just talking away and then handed the phone to Mom! I cracked up. Anyway, they were ok. Today was really emotional for me down there. There are times that it is just such sadness for me for them. I left and Dad's telling me to be careful. It was sweet. Anyway, for today they were ok. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JAMIE! I LOVE YOU AND DON'T THINK YOU'RE GETTING OLD!!!!!!!! lol! Ok, love you all, Jeanie