Cold wind. Snow starting to disappear some. I made phone calls to nutritional center, Times, Social Services. Lyla called in morning. We talked twice after that. Juanita called in evening. She can call here free but it is long distance for me to call her. Mannsville Phone – Lorraine. Ken and Esther here in PM. I’m so glad they came. Jim here for empty boxes. He called a few times. I’m ready for bed tonight but it has been a good day. I sleep well. They put in a new kitchen light for me.

Partly cloudy. Cold wind. Margaret K called in morning. Virginia Pastor called on me. She’s nice. Bill did repairs needed. He even glued my disk veneer that was coming unglued. Paper boy, Josh, delivered Times for first time here. Jim took me to Philadelphia to check house and get a few things. Nancy met us there. We went to see Merrill on way back. He wasn’t very alert. He didn’t open his eyes.

A nice day. Snow about all gone again. Merion C brought me delicious cookies this morning. Cheryl brought me lasagna, Italian bread, and pecan pie for supper. Sure good. I met Lydia Sovia and Mrs. Robinson. Folks are very friendly here. I got off some change of address notices. Also called caregivers. They called back to say Judy would be coming to clean tomorrow at 11 AM. I called Doris H. Vi called. They named the baby Allison Marla.

Sunny. Jim stopped by in morning. He had been to Samaritan Keep. They will be moving Merrill there. Judy Hutton here to clean. She washed my shower curtains for me. I called Alice Flaherty. She wasn’t feeling good today. Marion C Cheryl A and I went to fellowship room to hear “Celebration Singers”. They are still great. It has been years since I’ve heard them.

A nice day. In the 40’s. Lyla and Marge Powell came to see me. We all went up to Cheryl’s for a delicious lunch. I put my diaries in the TV cabinet. A good place for them. I’m slowly getting rid of all the boxes. I like my ne home very much. Everyone tells me how nice it is.

Cloudy. I called Elgin in morning. Also Jim and Lyla. I rode back to Philadelphia with Lyla and Kathy and twins. Did my washing out there. Got quite a lot done there. Lyla helped. Kathy and David came after brown chair for Lyla. Lyla took me to eat at Philadelphia Restaurant. Jim came out and got me. He helped me get rid of my trash. Jolie called.

Much cooler. I watched the Crystal Cathedral church service in TV. Vern and June came about 1 PM. They took me out to eat to the Cracker Barrel. Very nice. We went to see Merrill. He was pretty good. Glad to see us. All smiles. June brought me white blouse and jackets. Jim here this morning. He brought me sweet pictures of Mattie. He had breakfast and read my papers.

A cold wind. A man was here from hospital to hook up my Life Line. I got welcome to new home card from Lyla. I talked with her later on the phone. I met Grace Bennett in the hall. Juanita called in PM.

Cloudy some rain. I washed dishes and put them in cupboard. My hip and back hurting. Jim and Nancy here in evening. Jim brought me papers to fill out for Para transit bus service. I sent green glass dish and six sauce dishes home to Jill.

mostly cloudy day. Juanita called about 8 AM. I talked with Lyla. Wayne and Nancy Huntress called. We had a real nice visit. Wayne is writing my article for the church newsletter. Jim and Nancy here in evening to take me to Crosby’s Super Duper in plaza for groceries. He brought copies of Merrill’s income papers he copied for us for Department of Social Services.

Cloudy day. Judy here to clean from 9:30 – 11:30. Kathryn Clark, head nurse, 3rd floor Genesis called. Dr. Fish says Merrill still has lung infection. They have made appointment for a CAT scan for him Tuesday, April 25 at 9 AM at Samaritan Hospital. Nurse Linda Scanlon has gone to work for Dr. Fish. Lawyer Gebo sent my house deed in just my name. I met Rose A Rose. She lives in apartment by other front door. Jim here. He brought me nice laundry cart. Lyla called. She was almost robbed yesterday by the Medicine Shoppe deliveryman of $40. She caught him taking it out of her purse.

Good Friday. Rained all day. 50°. I got things ready for tomorrow. My hip sore from the damp weather. Vern called in evening.

Our Easter day celebration together in my new apartment. Sixteen here. A just grand time together I wish Merrill could have been here. Vern, Jim, Steve, Dan and I went to see him but he wasn’t very alert. Vern and June, Steve and Kathy, Kristen, and Sarah, Dan and Robin, Lydia and Jordan, Jim and Nancy, Jill and Darrell, and Dillon and me here. They all brought delicious food. My apartment feels like home now. A rainy day outside. We went to visit Merrill at Genesis in afternoon.

I miss not being able to go to church today. Last year Merrill and I went to church together. Vernon called about 2 PM. Dan and Robin and kids got started for home a short time before then. I visited Lidia awhile. Jim stopped in. He’d been to Nancy’s for dinner. He put up a thermometer on my window. I’m tired today but it is a good tired. Yesterday was so great.

Sunny. I’ve had the windows open most of the day. I met Arlene Wilson of Apartment 227. She showed me how to use the reading machine but something is wrong with it.

Sunny. Merrill’s CAT scan at Samaritan Hospital 9:30 AM. Jim picked me up and took me over. He had eye appointment for field tests. Merrill behaved very well. My eyes bad from the glare today. Very sunny. Jim brought music box that Jolie ordered for me. Grandpa and Grandma. Jolie called in evening. She works six days a week in tanning parlor. Esther Taylor called me about Rebekah’s tomorrow.

Sunny day. Cold wind. I went to Rebekah’s with Esther T and Vi M. Eight of us there. Nice meeting. Jim here in evening. He told me he had handed in his 30 day notice to retire today. Came as quite a surprise after 32 years, 4 months. It will be a big change for him. Both our sons retiring this year after long careers in their fields. I’m so proud of them.

Partly cloudy. Jessie Pitcher here to clean. We went to laundry room for first time here. Cost me $1. They have 5 washers and 4 dryers. Maytags. Jim here in evening. He is all finished at Police station. He is using accumulated time for 30 days. Jim stopped to see his dad. Merrill was sleepy. I called Vern and June in evening. No news about house price yet. They were surprised to hear Jim had retired.

A real nice day. Sunny Warm 57°. I ironed table linens and napkins. The Philadelphia UM Church Newsletter, “The Cross and the Flame” came today. Wayne H has my interview with him in it. Merrill would enjoy it.

A great day. Sunny. Warm. There is a public Granny’s Attic sale here at Centennial today. 8-3. Cheryl has a table of her ceramics to sell. I bought a house magnet. I saw Betty Hull for first time here. I talked with Lyla. She is coming out after me tomorrow. Jim said he’d come after me. He worked his “heart walk” today. I got note and pictures of Lydia and Jordan from Dan and Robin. So cute.

Sunny. Cold wind. Lyla came after me at 10 AM. I went to Sunday school and church. 60 at church and 41 at Sunday school. Lyla and I ate lunch at Philadelphia Restaurant. I spent afternoon working at the house. The Brenda Rathburn has her for sale sign out front. Jim came to Philadelphia for me. We stopped to see Merrill on way home. He was quite mixed up. Juanita called. Also Lyla.

Cloudy Some sun. Clark and Vivian Trice stopped in. It was good to see them. They had doctor’s appointments. They planned to change Real Estate dealers to Century 21. Juanita called twice. Lyla called. Jim called in evening. Brenda is showing our house tomorrow. Cheryl and Marion took me to Super Duper to get groceries. Cheryl’s first day back to work. I went to meeting in evening and joined the Centennial Club. $3 to join. I paid my rest today. $151.

I went to first Visually Impaired Persons (VPI) meeting. Mike White sang. So good to hear him again. Jim called. Said Dr. Perug had called him but he couldn’t understand her. I called her. Merrill isn’t good and she thought he should be in hospital. She and nurse Phyllis decided to treat him at Genesis. Jim and I went to Genesis. I spent evening there. Jim came after me. I talked to Vern twice. Jim talked to June earlier. I talked with Lyla. Dr. Perug was in to see Merrill after we left. Said he was very dehydrated. Irene Foley died here at Centennial today. She was 95 years old.

I spent most of the day with Merrill. Jim took me in morning and came after me in PM. Merrill not good at all. His pneumonia is bad. Jim and I went to see him in evening. He was sleeping good so we didn’t disturb him. The Stopmer’s Group entertained here in evening. Very good. Vi came with her friends. They all stopped by to see my apartment after the show.

A beautiful summer like day. Jim took me to stay with Merrill about 9 AM. He and Walt came for me at 5 PM. Merrill much better. He knew me and was talking a lot. They put a catheter on him to measure urine output. Lyla called when I got home. Robin Tryon called about Vern’s surprise retirement party. Juanita called in evening. I’m tired tonight.

Raining warm. I did laundry this morning Sent letter to Jolie and Zack. Jim took me to nursing home in PM and Brought me home at 6:30 PM. Merrill better today. BP 82/50. Lyla called. Also Margaret K.

A sunny day. 78°. Jim went to Philadelphia to mow the lawn. Some one was looking at the house. Brenda told Him it would sell fast. She’s having a good response. Jim gave me ride to Madonna. Jill brought me home. Merrill real good today. So much improved. Talking and busy. I cleaned apartment when I got back. I made potato salad and lemon pudding. I called Terry Hall about house. Also talked with Mary Hall.

Another warm day. Some showers. I went to memorial service for Irene Foley that lived here in PM. A large crown in the Metcafe Room. I called Fran Soluri. Jim took me to see Merrill. He’s doing better all the time. Vern called in evening. They are coming Thursday to work at Philadelphia.

Hot. Rain in morning. I called again about r. Powell’s bill. I ordered basic cable. Will be hooked up Wednesday 10-12 AM. The man called about my Life Line. He said it is paid for me. Jolie called in evening, She just got my letter.

Cloudy day but no rain. Kay, head nurse from Madonna called to say Merrill has pneumonia again. She asked about feeding tube for him. She said his food is going into his lung instead of his stomach. I called Jim and Vern. We all agreed Merrill would not want the tube. Jim was here on his bike. I wrote Elgin and Carmi. Also sent application for Epic. They will go out tomorrow. I talked with Vern, Jim, and Lyla.

Bad thunderstorm at midnight and again at 6 AM this morning. More off and on during day. Heavy rain all day. Jessie here to clean. She went to store for me. Rebekah’s went to Esther’s for pizza party. I didn’t go. I called Esther in morning. Jolie called me early this morning very upset about Grandpa. Jim talked with her and Joel last night. It is hard on the kids being so far away. Jim and I went to see Merrill in PM. He was having a good day. We had meeting with head nurse and another staff members. Lyla called in evening.

Vern, June, Jim, Walt Prow, and I worked at Philadelphia all ay getting ready for garage sale next weekend. Jill bought bedroom suit for $75. (6 pieces) We didn’t get to see Merrill today. Juanita called. Also Jolie and Darcia. Jolie is planning to come home to see Grandpa before something happens to him.

Windy. Partly sunny. Juanita called in morning. She is coming to city with Brenda today. She goes to Crystal’s tonight. I called Genesis. Merrill is coughing some. Ate his breakfast. I sent Crystal graduation card and $10 check. I got Mother’s Day card from Patty. Jim and Nancy left for Plattsburg to her daughter’s graduation. Jill called. She will take me to see Merrill tomorrow at 11 AM.

Jill took me to see Merrill at 11. She was getting a perm. She brought me home about 4 PM. Merrill was having a good day. A lot like himself at times. Jill brought me home. Jim called on way home from Plattsburg. Crystal Hanson graduated from Canton College. Doreen called in evening.

Cloudy. Windy and cold. Vern and Sue took me to Cracker Barrel for dinner. Delicious. Jim here in morning. Brought me nice card. He called in PM to say Brenda R may have a buyer for the house. It has been shown 14 times. (Nancy Bonjour of Philadelphia) Patty called to wish me happy mother’s day. Vern hooked up answering machine that Bea Gehm had. Her voice was on it. Darcia called in evening for Jolie’s telephone number.

Sunny. Cool. I talked to Hope about window leak. She said it was supposed to be fixed last Thursday. Patty’s 53rd birthday. Jim has called twice. He is bringing the Real Estate Lady, Brenda Rathburn to see me tomorrow at 3:30 PM. Jolie hope to come May 20th and leave June 2nd.

Raining some off and on. Tandra and Darcia T here to spend a couple hours. Doreen brought them and she and Randon came after them. All good looking kids. Jim called to say he and Brenda R would be here tomorrow. He forgot about coming today. Jolie called. Also Joel. I talked with Vi.

Sunny and warmer. Elgin and Carmi B called this morning. They just got my letter I sent a week ago. Jim and Brenda Rathburn here with purchase offer for me to sign. She came back in evening for me to sign other purchase offer. The party that gets there first gets it. I gave Brenda the house deed. Jim called Vern. I talked with Jennie Mae Cooper. She has purchase offer on her house. I talked with Jim a few times. Brenda called at 7:30 PM to say that Susan Bonjour won the race for the house.

Raining hard part of night and all AM. My window still leaks. Bill and floor repairman here to see about bathroom floor. Bill said he’d call the window man. Jessie here to clean. She does a good job. There was a covered dish supper tonight but I didn’t think of it. Jolie called. Darcia was on 3 way hook up. Jolie is coming Sunday sometime. Jim and Vern both called.

Partly cloudy. Sunny in late PM. Our first day of our rummage sale. Vern and June picked me up at 8 AM. A good crowd about all day. Got rid of a lot of stuff. Took in $700.. Jim helped also. It kept us all busy. We closed up about 6 PM. I received first message on answering machine. It was about Nancy Huntress’s mother being so ill. We put her on prayer line.

Cloudy and cold. Only a very few sprinkles. June and Vern picked me up at 8 AM. Jim met us at Philadelphia. Had a good crowd at rummage sale. Got rid of most of stuff. Jim will take rest to Adams for rummage sale there later. Linda Belile came to see me. She likes her new home. Joe has an apartment at Stonewood. We got back here about 5 PM. We aren’t going tomorrow. Lyla called in evening.

Cloudy day. Warmer Jim took me out to Philadelphia to Sunday school and church. Betsy LaClair brought me hoe and came in and saw my apartment. Church was a surprise to Rev. Jane in honor of her graduation from Queens in Canada. Several of her family and Evans Mills there. More than 100 folks. We had a delicious covered dish dinner with most of them present staying to eat. Jolie, Shawn Michael, and Madison to arrive in Syracuse at 5:30 PM. I finally got to see Madison. (8 moths old tomorrow) She’s a doll. Not afraid of anyone. Shawn Michael has grown. He’s such a nice little boy. Jim and Nancy came with the. Jim was so happy to finally meet his granddaughter.

Jolie and Madison came after me to go to Genesis and I stayed with Merrill. They came back after they ate lunch. Merrill loved Madison. He was a different person. Even the nurses couldn’t get over it. Jim was to see his dad. Darcia came home with us for a while. Lyla has tests. All went well. They found a stone in the hole that would not heal in her chest. I cooked rhubarb and froze some in evening.

Partly sunny. Warm. Rained in evening. Eye appointment with Dr. Ford 10:45. Vern and June came after me to go to doctors. We ate lunch at McDonalds. Then we went to Calcium cemetery and put red geraniums on Mom and Dad’s grave. We saw Ellen Hanson at cemetery. We went out to Philadelphia after Uncle Berl’s chair. Jolie called. She will take me to store tomorrow.

Cloudy. Rained in evening. Alice called about prayer chain for Glenn Coon. He’s having his operation in Syracuse today. It is a 6-hour operation. Jolie, Madison, Darcia, and Anthony here in PM. Jolie took me for groceries to Super Duper. Jim here in late PM awhile.

Cloudy. Raining and windy. Jessie here to clean and do my laundry. Jolie, and Madison here. They took me to nursing home. Merrill very sleepy. We got stuff at Wendy’s and ate here. We met Jim and Nancy at mall before we came home.

Cool but no rain. Some sun. Jolie and Madison came and brought Shawn Michael and Doreen and her kids Alexis and Stephen. Hope Johnson came in to look at bathroom floor. She knows Patty. She has known Michael for years. Jim’s retirement in Times tonight. Jolie talked with police department. They are planning party for Jim at Jerry Golden’s Pizza place on Coffeen Street. Arlene Wilson called me to compliment Jim for taking the stand published in Times today.

Sunny. Cool. I called Ethel Hanson Dunn. She is doing good after her major operation in Rochester for an aneurism. She almost died. They flew her to Rochester by helicopter. No room for her in Syracuse. I talked with Lyla twice.

Jim and Nancy here on bike in evening. I wrote note to Vern and June. Jolie called a couple times.

Memorial Dad. I went to the park with Jolie, Madison, Mike, Darcia, Anthony, Doreen, Alexis, Stephen, and Chas. Jolie and Mike here for lunch. Mike is a friend of Zack and Jolie from Fort Drum. It was so nice at the park. Jolie dropped me off at the nursing home and came after me later.