Grandma Returns to Smithville

The day after Lauren's shower Gma and I returned to Ohio.  We arrived in the afternoon and her wonderful neighbors had the house clean, the yard mowed, the front porch ready for sitting, and even had weeding and flower prep done.  We spent the week with doctor appt, and dentist appt. and getting things organized for Gma to live alone for a few months.  She has Meals on Wheels 2 x a week, a nurse visit 1 x a week and an aide 3 times a week.  So far things are going well and I call her everyday to check in.  While I was there we drove around the area and ate at all of her favorite spots. New Riegal Ribs, The Corner Inn, and Bob Evans are all favorite spots.   Shortly after I left Andy and Roja visited and then Chuck and Rosie visited.  She has lived in her little red house for 70 years.

Rattlesnake Woods - a local landmark

Best friends - Dorothy and Helen (95)

Violets in the yard

Parker Covered Bridge - my great grandfather helped build it and my parents helped protect it from vandalism and graffiti

Indian Mill

Chief Tarhee's Grave

Old Homestead - where Gma grew up

The house down the road where Gma met Grandpa while he was home before going to war.  She changed her mind about moving to Denver and stayed home to wait for him to return.