December 7th

What a great day!!  it started with my lovely sister bringing apple strudel's from her favorite bakery.  A half of one was so wonderful.  I haven't had once since I left California in 1986.

Just as I got ready to go to Julie's she txt and was ready for me.  It amazes me how that works.  The trip was easier and I almost don't need the gps.  I did stop off at Walgreens which I found easily, and picked up a few things I needed.  Julie was on the porch when I arrived but jumped and saying that she was so glad I was here to help her.

She took me to the hall where there was stuff all along the side and said we're going to clear this out.  I didn't have the heart to say that's a huge job but said what do we do first.  We took stuff to the car for goodwill.  I was running up and down to the recycle and garbage and Julie got all of the pennies that she and Mason had collected through the years down to the car.  I drove since Julie had to hold a lot of stuff going to goodwill.

Goodwill was first and we got everything out and left.  Not sure the ladies were happy but there were many others doing the same thing.  Next was the bank and the pennies.  Oops, we forgot it was Sunday and the bank was closed.  Since we were now starved we went to one of Julie's favorite places and shared a Burger and Chili.  Very good!!

The Hardware store was next.  Wow!! I've never seen a hardware store that had literally everything.  From silverware, glass ware to pipes and lumber and  every tool there is.  It was huge and we went through everything.  We were looking for a curtain rod but we didn't find one that would work and Julie liked.  We did get keys so I have a set to get into her place.  

At home we were now half way finished.  I was tired and so was she.  We rested before getting ready for the rest of the chore.  Julie was amazing being able to reorganize and got Mason's clothes that he wears out and the rest all packed away.  It took another 2 hours to do it and I helped by bringing things and taking things away.  We really did finish and I vacuumed the floor.  We really did it.  I didn't think that it would get done but my daughter really did get it all done.  

She's feeling better and I'm sure will be fine for her surgery Tuesday.  

I decided that we all needed a good meal so had Julie point me to the direction of the grocery store.  I went to the goodwill turned left, straight down to the stores.  Safeway was great getting the veggie's and chicken I wanted.  They also had the flavored butter that I wanted to saute chicken with.  I even found my way back to the house without passing it.  I was so proud.  

Mason had arrived home from Ren Faire.  I fixed dinner and Julie and I ate wonderful steamed veggie's and chicken.  It was very good and healthy.  I called Pam to let her know I was on my way.  I am so glad I'm staying with her.  Talking and watching a little tv was a wonderful ending to a great day.