Mary fell today outside and got banged up. She was not careful

NO shoes
No cane
NO cell phone
NO Emma (I was in the house)

She was trying to water hanging plants and landed partly in the garden and on the bricks that surround it and sidewalk.

Greg was in the backyard when it happened. When he came upstairs he did not know she was outside. I really pestered him as he called for Mary and helped him realize something was wrong. Mary praised me for that.

Mary got inside with a bloody face, finger, leg and arm. Nothing serious though and she got cleaned up. Her glasses are so banged up it looks silly when she wears them. Tomorrow or Wed they will have to be fixed.

I am tucking Mary into bed she had to lay down after she fell. She will be fine.

Emma

Greg really had a talking to Mary to carry the cell phone at all time, have me with her at all times and yes perhaps wearing shoes might have helped?

I got so much praise for letting Greg know something was wrong.

We had so much fun with family today. All our children gathered together to celebrate four Birthday's. Mike, Tia, Justin, and I all have birthdays within a few weeks of each other. I sure enjoy the time together with them all. What a treat.

Emma did very well both out to eat (she was under the table of course) and when everyone came back to our house for cake. She had a good day I think. Tonight I got her outside for awhile and she enjoyed burning off some of that energy from the day.

I hope everyone had fun. Mike and Tia competed in The Amazing Race that was held in Mpls to raise money for the Salvation Army. They were tired after all the things they did for that event. I can't describe it in this short blog but it sounded like fun but challenging. There were tasks to do. Like eat a hotdog with chocholate on it, fetch clear marbles out of a pool filled with ice cubes and water with your foot, go to some locations in dinky town quickly and so on. They did not win the race but they did raise money for those in need and had fun. I am proud of them.

We all had such fun with Rosa. She is so entertaining. Sophia was at her Dad's wedding. We missed her presence. Rosa is so enthusiastic, energetic, and delightful. I love the time I spend with her. I really like seeing how loving her parent's Mike and Tia are with her. I also am please that my other children are so good at being with her. Today I just felt like the most blessed person in the world. I have my wonderful family and oh how I never ever take that for granted.

The other exciting news is my daughter Becky is gettting married to Justin. They hope in October. They have been going out for 7 years so in some ways he seems part of the family. Yet it is delightful to know they are going to get married. I was so very excited with the news. I just need to find the balance of being and excited, helpful mom and yet not be in the way. We all were happy to hear the news.

Emma knows it was a good day. She is cuddly and happy tonight. We have book club tomorrow.

It is 11 pm here and I have to head to bed. Hope you have a good day when you read this. We wondered if we will get a special bow or something for Emma at the wedding. Our family is growing and I couldn't be more pleased.

Mary and Emma

Emma did an excellent job at a concert tonight. It was called Music Ministry Alive and celebrated its 10th Anniversary. It gathers youth from throughout MN and the US who want to know more about youth church music. IT was just beautiful. My husband was given an award for helping start this program the first year. Since then it has branched off to form its own nonprofit. I enjoyed the music.

The morning we went to the campaign office to help. We did squeeze in time for a nap. Good thing as the concert ran later than planned.

I will write more tomorrow. I didn't realize ˆ didn't write Friday night. Emma and I both are doing fine. Hope you are having a good weekend.

Mary and Emma

I am having some trouble with headaches. I ended up back in bed this morning. Emma didn't mind at all. Then we headed to the MS Water Exercise Class. She is so cute there watching me in the water. She lays there on her towel so well behaved. Jan picked us up and we did an errand, went to lunch, and visited the farmers market. What fun.

We ate at a vietnameze (I can't spell tonight) restaurant. Emma sniffed at the floor while under the table. Maybe it smelled different to her. It was enjoyable to try a new type of food and good conversation.

Rain is pedicted and my gosh it feels muggy out. Emma and I just came in. We were out earlier watering some of my pots just in case it doesn't rain. One of them really was dropping. I hope those flowers come back.

Tonight my legs are like cement. It is just so tough to even get from room to room by night. I don't dare just lay in bed though as I will loose abilities. That is why swimming is so important to me too.

Outdoors today even Emma maybe felt the heat. She didn't want to run after toys and fetch them. She sniffed around, did her business, and then enjoyed resting in the shade. She looks so pretty and elegant as she lies there with her head out looking around.

Greg is working long days today and yesterday. Today he started before 8 and works till 10 or later. Lots of meetings. Also imagine this. I talked to him and asked how it was going. He said the ceiling fell in. I couldn't believe it but it was true. A portion of the church ceiling fell down luckily AFTER a funeral was held there. I am glad Emma and I were not there going to church at the time.

Emma and I are going to watch a little tv and head to bed early. We did sneak in a late nap but I am still tired. There was a political training I could have gone to but I did not have a ride. Saturday they need us to come to the political offices and do some calling (not at home). I hope that works out for a few hours anyway.

Before I close, I should mention Emma was very good at the farmer's market also. There were some children and adults there who were very curious about Emma. I also found out the life gaurds at the YMCA want to more know about what she does for me. IT seems we are often educating people about service dogs.

Hope you have a good day. May your ceilings stay where they belong. If you live in a dry area like ours now is, may you get rain. Take very good care of yourself.

Emma and Mary

Tuesday flew by for us.

Did a few chores (due to energy limitations and fatigue the key word is "few") and then to water exercise. Home to rest and then did some political calls. Rosa, Mike and Tia came over for a taco supper. Tia hung out with Rosa and we had a fun night. Lily their dog came too. We enjoyed the evening very much. Tia is such a dear daughter in law and wonderful mother...rosa is always fun to be with in my eyes.

I will write more tomorrow. Can you believe it is after midnight and I am still up? I did some reading and some writing. Emma is doing just fine. More later

Wishing you a very good day.

Emma and Mary