The groundhog is back and dug yet another tunnel under our driveway. This calls for more Quikrete! Eventually, there will be no space along the driveway for him to dig because it will be completely lined with Quikrete…
Optimism
We arrived at the hospital this morning to the news that my mom passed her breathing test. They are going to try to remove the ventilator and see how she does. By the end of the day, she was breathing with high-flow oxygen and they are considering moving her to a regular room tomorrow! I am hoping that she continues to improve.
I came home today because I have to get back to work tomorrow. I am physically and mentally exhausted, but Andy suggested that I go on my weekly bike ride anyway. He was absolutely right. This great group of women and just getting out to spin was exactly what I needed.
No Change
There is no change in my Mom today. It will be another long day of waiting.
My Mom
I drove to Peoria, Illinois, today because my mom is in the hospital. One of her lungs collapsed on Saturday and she is in the Neuroscience ICU at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center. It is going to be a long couple of days of waiting with my Dad to see how things go. Special thanks to my college bestie, Carol, for putting me up for a couple of nights and to Andy and the kids for just being there.
Watching
Apparently, this is how John now watches television…
Cub Scout Fall Camp Out
It was the Pack 2 Cub Scout Fall Camp Out at Camp Hohn this weekend. It was a day full of activities. The kids got to play games and use the bouldering wall. John’s Den was responsible for cooking dinner. The boys cut forty pounds of potatoes and helped cook chicken, pork steaks, potatoes, and green beans.
Laura even got in on the cooking. She was a grilling machine!
We are in for a storm tonight and the temperature is supposed to drop. Cross your fingers the tent holds up well!
Alone Time
With Andy and Laura gone to the Cub Scout Fall camp out and John at a birthday sleepover, I got some alone time. I went for a bike ride…
…and then had some wine and Blackberry Bacon Grilled Cheese for dinner. It was a nice, quiet evening with good food and the television.
