Today

         We have had beautiful, sunny and crisp autumn days.

 Jean has been more tired and sleepy lately, but he still enjoys reading the newspaper and his magazines.

Welcome!

A familiar looking vehicle pulled into our driveway yesterday!

Peter and Betty are on a trip in the eastern US, and came to visit.   

(above)  The photo in Jean's photo book is of him at age two in a toy car.  Betty asked if that was his first car.  (the first of 300+)     Jean: "Yup."

     Jean was, of course, delighted to see them, and we all had a wonderful visit.  We are so glad they came.

Now they are heading westward. Safe travels!

Last October

A year ago this month, Jean was still strong enough to fly to Utah with us and attend the wedding of his grandson Adam, which made Adam and KayAnna very happy, and Jean of course, too.

Visit to the Eye-Doctor

Jean has had itchy eye-lids for the last few days.  He and John went to see an ophthamologist in Louisville yesterday.
The doctor said he has an inflammation of his eye-lids, and prescribed an ointment and daily compresses with a washcloth and hot water. This should clear it up soon.                            

One More Photo, or Two.

Julee recently sent this wonderful photo, and I would like to include it here. Julee said it's one of her favorites, and I can see why.
It is from the last time she and her mom saw Jean, which was a little less than two years ago. Jean was on his long trip to the west - Utah, Oregon, California - and he visited many family members at that time.

And here's one more wonderful photo -  from 1918, when Jean was three and June was one.  It was during WW I,  and Jean was wearing a miniature army uniform.

News from Julee

Jean's niece Julee sent some wonderful photos of her mom June and herself and her brother Greg and his wife, Kathy.  They were taken this past summer when Greg and Kathy were visiting.

Greg and Julee with their mom June, in June's home at the assisted living center

Kathy, Greg, June and Julee

June is now 97 years old, and Julee says her mom gets around quite well with her walker. Her memory is fading a bit, though.

Aunt June is always cheerful, upbeat, sweet, and very appreciative of everything that anyone does for her.  Jean also is practically always cheerful and upbeat. He says "every day is a good day."

This trait is truly a gift!

Jean, June and Laverne

One more picture! The one above is also from Julee, and was taken seven years ago, at June's lovely, surprise birthday party (90th) given by Julee. It shows Jean, June, and their good friend since childhood, Laverne. 

Jean was still working in Michigan at the time. He flew to the Bay area where Laverne was living, rented a red sports car, picked up Laverne, and together they drove down Hwy 101 to the party. Great story!