Day: March 25, 2020

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Another Gorgeous Babe

Thanks to whoever it is at Millard Care and Rehabilitation in Delta who snapped this shot of Mom and her bigly butterfly. It looks like she had a fine time crafting what I like to think of as a butterfly-style Bow Tie o’ the Day. Hey, you know darn well I’d find a way to wear this with a clashing shirt. (Thanks for taking the other shots too.)

MCR’s up-to-date Facebook page provides us welcome assurance that our loved ones who reside there are busy and happy, even though we aren’t allowed to personally visit them while COVID-19 lurks about. We know that with the lockdown in place, the folks at MCR are taking extra care to keep the residents safe and engaged in activities.

I cannot praise those who work at MCR nearly enough for all they do for their residents. When we first moved Mom in about 18 months ago, my siblings and I weren’t completely sure we were making the best decision for her. We were all a bit apprehensive about if she would really like living in “the care center.” But Mom began to thrive there almost immediately, and it reassured us we had made the right decision for her. In those first months, I received texts from some of her caregivers, updating me on her well-being. A few weeks after Mom moved in, a caregiver texted me to say Mom was missing my late dad horribly, so I posted a bunch of pix and stories about Dad over the next few days— which the caregiver made sure to read to and show to Mom daily. It seemed to help Mom out of her Dad-funk.

Because of the dedicated caregivers who work at MCR, Mom’s adjustment to her new, last home was easier on Mom than it was on us. Mom says the MCR food is tasty. The facility’s schedule is always full of field trips, games, parties, musical programs, and crafts. Mom didn’t answer her phone one day, and I found out later it was because she was on a trampoline. Another time she didn’t answer because she was getting her Temple Recommend.

Thanks again, MCR. Mom loves you, as do we. Keep posting the pix! Skitter and I will be down to see you all after the lockdown ends.

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Meet Jane And Her Merry Band Of Bows

In an effort to forget about COVID-19 and the ever-present toilet paper shortage for a few minutes, TIE O’ THE DAY offers y’all this magnificent dip into the cuteness that is baby + bow ties.

This little charmer is Jane, and she is not related to me at all. Jane is the daughter of Brooke, who is a niece of my imaginary friend, Darci. I refer to Darci as my imaginary friend because I’ve seen her in person probably three times in the seven years I’ve known her. We understand each other’s humor and general outlook, even though we only experience it on Facebook.

Princess Jane was born around the same time Grace Anne came into the world. Our Gracie can rock a hair bow tie with the best of them. Although there is no official baby bow competition, Gracie might have to step up her game if she’s gonna hang with the likes of Sweet Baby Jane. Check out Jane’s enchanted head-bowin’ portfolio here. Bow, Jane, Bow!