We have spent the last couple of days in Northern Minnesota helping my Mom winterize her house as well as getting the boats ready for their long winters nap. Our plan is to do the work for her, but she is no "old" helpless lady. She gets right in there and works just as hard if not harder than the rest of us and if we are not careful, she just might not "need" us at all. Jeff has been in training for this winterizing process for the last couple of years under the supervision of my Dad, and this being the first year of getting it done as he supervises from his heavenly home.
When working with Mom, you have to be careful because she is liable to leave you behind when your not looking. She has her little work chart and when she loads is up you had better be ready to follow or the work will be done before you get there.
Our trek up north also included delivering Mom's new car. What fun to drive a new car and knowing we were delivering the car my Dad chose for her. During my Dad's final day he talked to us kids about getting Mom a new car and after searching on the internet from his hospital bed, he thought the Buick Enclave would be the car for her. He liked that it had all wheel drive and heated seats for those cold Minnesota winters. We were finally able to make good on Dad's wish and Mom is now driving the car of his choosing. Yeah!
With the work all done, we get to enjoy the next two days in this Northern Minneasota indian summer. It has been in the high 70's with no wind, and we even saw some crazy person water skiing this evening. You just never know what to expect from northerners?
Dear Judy and fam,
So glad that you could be there with your mom! What a bittersweet time but so much better shared! When our precious Megan died Marlene Woolsey gave us an embrodered hanging that said Sorrow shared is divided. Joy shared is doubled! Praying you can share some joy now as your shared sorrow is divided.
Give your mom a hug for us and we will give you one when you return!
Our love and prayers,
Belinda
Posted by: Belinda Kendall | October 09, 2010 at 12:07 AM
Your pictures and stories touch our hearts in so many ways. How blessed your Mom had to feel to have you all there! How blessed you all felt just to be there and help her out! There is such a legacy of love and of Him in this family - He has provided such a beautiful inheritance!
He reigns through it all,
Sydney Martin
Posted by: Sydney Martin | October 09, 2010 at 09:15 AM
You have a very sweet and loving father. Even if he’s not with you anymore, he’s still taking care of your mom through the car that he chose for her. Hope you help your mom clean and service that car, so it will last for a really, really long time. I’m sure your dad will be happy if you do that. :)
Posted by: Lucy Engle | February 20, 2013 at 03:01 PM