I didn’t go to church. I didn’t get much sleep last night. I had pains in my stomach. Juanita called in PM. She is at Mike’s until Thursday. She will stop and get her weights on way to Crystals Thursday. Jolie called in evening. Zack on his way home. He leaves again Saturday for a week in the field again. He has to go to California for a month. I hope he gets home in time for the baby’s arrival.

Much cooler this morning. Great. I went to bank at Mills with Lyla. She took me to bank and store. She ate lunch with me. Tina called to ask about Merrill. I told her I didn’t think he would be coming home. I called Vi in PM. I stopped at Sue’s with stuff for ice cream social she said there are 38 work people in our church this week from Pennsylvania. Sue called in evening. She may be out tomorrow. Jim called about 4 PM. They had just returned from Adirondack Mountains. They went to Whiteface.

Nice weather. Sue L called. She offered to take me to see Merrill. I got letter from Jolie. She mailed it July 30 (4 days.)

Raining I AM. Cleared some but rained in early evening. I sent checks to pay bills. Philadelphia UMC ice cream social. Not good weather for it. I went with Lyla. They had it inside because of rain. We had a good crowd. Auction went real well. We had real auctioneer as Bob Boschock is in Bosnia. Hank Schell, Royal and Mr. Robinson played. The group of workers staying at the church spent a lot of money Today is the 99th birthday of England’s Queen Mother Elizabeth. I reported my phone again.

A nice day. Rev. Jan here in PM. Nurse Shirley Lamb here to check on Amy Hicks, aid. Amy Hicks here to clean. I wrote Jolie, Zack, and Shawn Michael. I sent a check to get the baby and Shawn Michael some clothes. Jim called in evening. He and Nancy went to see Merrill after he got off work at day care Merrill doing better. He has been going to day care. Juanita, Crystal, and Jericho here in evening about 9:30 to pick up Juanita’s pills and weights she left here. Jericho came in looking for Merrill. He asked if he was to bed.

Raining. Some sun in evening. Phone repairmen here but he didn’t find problem. I washed kitchen and bathroom curtains. Merrill’s Psychiatric evaluation at 9:45 AM. Jim going with him. Linda, Rick, Vic and Barb go to visit Gary’s brothers and families. Jim and Nancy here in evening. All went as planned with Merrill’ visit to Dr. Akhtar. Jim forgot my pills.

A sunny day. On cool side. I washed white clothes. I’ve enjoyed listening to cassette tapes of book “Chateau Ella” very good.

Raining in evening and on and off. I went to church. Wayne came after e. 50 in church. 118 there last Sunday. They made $700 on ice cream social. $500 on pie sale on Quaker Days. Jim and Nancy here in PM. He mowed lawns between rain showers. He and Nancy went over to store and got me bird feeder, card, and sunflower sees. They stayed for supper. Vern called in evening. Lyla called. She said she’d take me to city Tuesday. Also to Marions at Centennial apartments.

Sunny but cool 67° 44° low. I wrote Jolie, Zack, and Shawn Michael. I turned the furnace on awhile as the house seemed too damp this morning. I burned papers in new can Jim put together. I finished book tape of “Chateau Ella” very good.

Cloudy and rainy. We took our soft drink cans to JRC. Lyla took me to city. We visited Merion Carvell at Centennial Apartments. It is a beautiful place. Beautiful furniture etc. Marion introduced me to manager Hope Johnson. I hope I can get in there. Merion served us warm muffins and coffee. We went to see Merrill but he was in bed. His room was a mess. He talked to us but would not open his eyes. He told us to come back next week. They have increased his Seraquel again. We ate lunch at Schulers. It was full. I had scallops. Tasted so good. I called Vern and June in evening. Jim called in evening. He had just been to see Merrill. He was up and dressed.

Nice today. My new bird feeder came apart and fell to ground. It didn’t break. The birds love it. A lazy day. I sorted stuff in dining room wardrobe. Lyla called in evening. Her daughters took her out to eat.

Sunny and warmer. I’m kind of dizzy this morning. Amy here to clean. She went to store for me. Linda Beyette here. Gave me pen. She has a support group at Centennial. Jolie and Shawn Michael called in evening. So good to hear from them. Zack is in the field three hours drive from Fort Lewis.

Raining off and on all day. I sorted clothes. I have a lot to go to Salvation Army. I got bank statement today. They still haven’t changed my Social Security Payments.

Col. Some showers. Vern called in morning. They came about 10:30 AM. Vern took stuff to dump. Vern put new wire on telephone. It is all new now. He didn’t have time to put bathroom carpet down. Jim called. He got dad a new Remington razor. Jim and Nancy had garage sale today. Village wide at Adams.

A real nice day. Sunny. I went to church. 56 out. Wayne and Alice came after me. We stayed for coffee hour. Robin’s due date anytime between now and the 29th. A lazy day. Jim called last night. He went with her to a surprise birthday 50 for her brother in Baldwinsville. He got Merrill a new razor but Merrill hasn’t used it. He had it and Charles razor in his pocket.

Partly cloudy day. Warm. Vi Mowers called. We had a nice visit. Esther Taylor had a breast removed from cancer. My arm and face got all numb after I went out for the mail and paper. I tool an aspirin and it went away. Scary. I filled the new bird feeder. June and Vern filled it before they left Saturday about 3:30. They are hungry birds.

A warm day. A few showers in places. I went out to see Merrill with Bev Sampson. She took Glenn Coon to Samaritan Hospital for tests. Bev and I ate at Crystal. Merrill was in his room. He was dressed and eating his lunch. He got his hair cut in basement. $7.00. First time since he’s been there. He was in good spirits today. I called Lyla in morning. She called me when I got home. She was over here before I got home. Jolie and Shawn Michael called in evening. All well there. Good to talk with her.

A nice day. Vi came over and spent the day. Here for lunch. We had a great visit. Jim called after supper. He is mowing lawns. He still plans to go to Joel’s after Labor Day.

Sunny. High 73° low 46° over night. Over 7000 people killed in earthquake in Turkey. Many people still buried. Amy here to clean. She went to store for me. Rev. Jane here to call this afternoon. I sorted my shoes.

Cloudy. I sorted clothes from up stairs. I washed Merrill’s flannel shirts and two of his sweaters. I’ll take them to him next time I go see him. Lyla called. She went to yard sales at Antwerp.

A nice day. I fed the birds. They eat a lot.

Another real nice day. I went to church. 50 there. Wayne came after me. We had coffee hour. It has been a lonesome day. Wish I’d been able to go see Merrill. I’ve only been to see him two times on Sunday. Jolie took me two time when she was here. My eyes bad today. My head hurts when I cough. Jim and Nancy here in evening. Jim mowed lawn. He has a new lawn mower. 60 inch cut. Genesis called to say Merrill fell and cut his head. Had four stitched put in it down downstairs. Jill, Daryl and Walt are moving into Jim’s apartment building in Adams.

A great summer day. Jim called in AM. He went to see his dad. He’s okay and planned to go to day care. I went over and talked with Joe and Linda in late PM. Joe is building a new garage for on his land on Hall’s Corners Road. Jolie called in evening. Good to talk with her.

A great day warm. Vivian was over. Clark went to dentist. They haven’t sold their house yet. Lyla was over. We went to Big M. Vern called when we got home They are coming Thursday.

Hot today. Humid. Lyla and I went to men’s BBQ at church. Very good. I cleaned at filing cabinet papers. We got thank you note from Rev. Jane.

Cloudy Humid. June and Vern here. Vern put down new carpet in bathroom. Very nice. June brought chili for lunch Good. We went out to see Merrill at day care. We took him back to Madonna Hall at 2:30 PM. I took him his flannel shirts and 2 sweaters and brown pants. Jim stopped by day care while we were there. Vern and June want me to go to West Virginia with them after the baby gets here.

Cloudy day. I put feed and water out for the birds. Also burned the papers. Amy came to clean today instead of yesterday. Vern and June’s 39th anniversary. Jolie called in PM.

Raining off and on. We need it bad. I washed clothes. I shampooed my hair and rolled it upon curlers today. Robin’s due date. Renewed Times for 13 weeks. $45.50.

Cloudy day. I went to church. Wayne and Alice came after me. Mona Fargo in pulpit. Rev. Jane on vacation. 58 in church. Coffee hour after service. Vern called in PM. They want to take Merrill on picnic to the park tomorrow. Diabetes association called and asked me to mail out 7 letters on fund drive.

A little warmer in PM. Vern and June got here about 10 AM. We went and got Merrill at Madonna Home. He had lost one of his shoes. He had to wear his bedroom slippers. We went up to the park. It is so nice with all the native animals. June packed a lunch for us and we ha a picnic at the park. Vern pushed Merrill in the wheelchair. We took Merrill to day care and I went to my eye appointment. Dr. Sanni gave me a prescription for reading glasses. We shopped at Pharmhouse. Jim here when we got home. Gladys Lamon 89 year old died at her son Freddie’s on Sunday.

Sunny nice day. Jim has called twice. He is sick with sore throat and cold. He didn’t go to work. Lyla called. Nancy came and took me to Dexter funeral home for Gladys Lamon . Her daughters Rosalyn and Carolyn there. I didn’t see Freddie.