Wednesday, February 1 thru Saturday, February 4, 2017
Wednesday, 2/1, We went out to look at a subdivision called Twin Rivers. We met with the developer’s representative to learn about the subdivision and what lots might be available; then we visited one model home and discussed a custom-built house with the owner. Things are looking a little more promising.
Thursday, 2/2 – We went back to the Twin Rivers subdivision to see a second model home by a different builder. He, too, was very encouraging. Today’s builder said he would have a real estate agent who sells in nearby Foxbrook subdivision give us a call. Next step will probably be to get JP and Kellie to take a look at the models over the weekend.
Friday, 2/3 – We drove to Moffitt Cancer Center for them to draw some of Rick’s blood. I worked in the office the balance of the morning. We talked to the real estate broker that the builder had referred to us. And then, received an e-mail with information about 44 lots for sale in Manatee County. In the afternoon we went to the boat for the weekend meeting Ken and Jackie for supper at the yacht club.
Saturday, 2/4 – We went to JP’s in the morning. While I stayed with Emma, Rick followed JP to a local garage to drop his car off and bring him back to the house so that Kellie could sleep. Kellie got up earlier than expected so the four of us discussed our plans for a new home to share. We returned to the yacht club for the afternoon and evening.
Sunday, February 5 through Saturday, February 11, 2017
We left the boat early Sunday, 1/5. After church, we packed up the car and drove north to Ocala, stopping to visit with Dad and delivering to him a box of candy that he asked me to get for him to give one of his aides who just turned 21. We stopped by the cabin to pick up his mail and then proceeded to Edward’s arriving about 5:00. We watched the Super bowl before turning in.
Monday 2/6, Rick and I moved some things around in the house in preparation for the cleaning team to arrive. Once here, they told us to relax while they worked – aah Heaven! About an hour after they arrived, Rick and Edward went out running errands.
Tuesday, 2/7, the cleaners arrived at 9 a.m. and set right to work. They first tackled the “addition” where Rick and I have been staying. One entire wall is a built-in bookshelf which had lots of “knick-knacks” which needed to be dusted. Needless to say, it took all three of them a while to finish. Next, they cleaned the pool patio and then they cleaned the bedrooms upstairs. They left at 5 p.m. saying they would stay as late as necessary tomorrow to finish everything.
Wednesday, 2/8 – the cleaning service finished the house today, leaving around dark.
Thursday, 2/9 – Rick and I drove to Ocala this morning. While I went into town to visit with Dad, Rick bought some lumber and began to repair the shelter around the pump at Dad’s place that was damaged in a storm. He said that Dad’s friend, Nick Krupa, stopped by to say hello and check on Dad. We returned to Ormond Beach in the afternoon and were happy to see our nephew/Godson, Mat Butler, arrive around 5 p.m. He left Knoxville last night after getting off of work.
Friday, 2/10/17 – Today would have been Rick and Edward’s mother’s 92nd birthday. Our family, J.P., his wife, Kellie, and their daughter, Emma arrived this afternoon. The extended family (including Mom’s sister, Delores, and her three sons and their families) went to Mario’s Restaurant (one of Mom’s favorites) for supper tonight.
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Saturday, 2/11/17 – Rick and I spent the early morning making preparations for tonight’s celebration. Mat went surfing and then stopped at the store to pick up some last-minute things that we needed. We went to the beach to visit with JP, Kellie and Emma for a short while. Then we all pitched in to complete the preparations to receive about 35 guests for Mom’s Celebration of Life. We were blessed to have in attendance her sister, two of her sisters-in-law, her two sons, her two grandsons and one great-granddaughter as well as many nieces and nephews, neighbors and friends. The picture below shows the group toasting Geraldine Hoffmeister. It was a wonderful tribute to a well-loved woman.
Sunday, February 12 thru Monday, February 20, 2017
We said goodbye to Edward and Mat and drove to Ocala Sunday morning. Dad was so pleased to see Kellie, JP and Emma along with Rick and me. He had not seen Emma since she was just a few month’s old. After a short visit with him, we returned to Palmetto.
We drove to Moffitt Cancer Center on the USF campus in Tampa on Monday morning for Rick to have bloodwork and CT Scan, meet with the doctor and then have his second infusion of chemo under the clinical trial. On Tuesday, Rick made reservations for us to fly to Compass Cay to spend 10 days starting on February 21. Today was Valentine’s Day. Rick gave me some beautiful red roses.
We watched Emma in the evening so JP could take Kellie out to dinner. I had a follow-up appointment with my surgeon on Wednesday morning. An examination showed all was well and I go back to see them in 3 months. We went to see a model home by Bruce Williams, but the lady that JP and Kellie talked to last Monday was not there, so we go back over the weekend. We stopped in the development office and got more information on the homeowner’s restrictions as well as the required setbacks for building. He promised to call us just as soon as the lot we are interested in comes back on the market. We had lunch with Bill and Ruth, then I got my hair cut and then we went by JP’s to fill him in on what we learned from the developer. Our new bug spray service man came on Thursday morning. This new home had tubes in the outside walls. This allows the spray to be administered from the outside and they never come inside, unless you call about a particular problem. He also swept away all the cobwebs around the eaves and windows including knocking down a wasp nest. That alone made the service worth it for me! Rick went to the boat to get some things that we need for our trip to the Bahamas next week while I did some housework. Just like last month, Rick was sick today – 2 days after receiving the chemo.
We drove to Moffitt on Friday morning for Rick’s bloodwork. When we left, he asked me to drive as he was not feeling well. I drove to the cabin in the Ocala Forest and then we both went into town for a short visit with Dad. Rick didn’t feel well enough to get out of the car. I drove us back to Palmetto and he went straight to bed. He hasn’t been able to hold anything down today.
Rick was sick again on Saturday, but he managed to keep it under control long enough for us to go to the drugstore to pick up some medicine that he needs for our trip. Then, we met JP, Kellie and Emma out at the model home to talk to the builder’s rep about sketching some plans for us over the next two weeks. Kellie took pictures inside the model home. We all felt that it was a successful visit. When we returned home, Rick tried eating a little bit of chicken noodle soup before resting in the afternoon. Rick was feeling better on Sunday. We went to the boat to get some more things that we need for the trip and then had lunch with Bill and Ruth at the yacht club. When we got home, Rick went to bed and didn’t wake up until about 2 a.m.
I checked the weather for the Staniel Cay/Compass Cay area (found on the right side of this blog – scroll down past the list of postings) to see that it might be a little cool while we are there – ranging from 70 to 75 with a couple of days of rain and some good winds. Rick decided he needed another pair of jeans, so we went shopping. When we returned home, I did a final load of wash before packing my suitcase. We plan to leave around 7 in the morning.
