Wednesday Moment - Age 94

 Me with Aunt Janice

 Me, Lori, cousin Rob, Dad and Mom, Uncle Bill and Aunt Janice

 Aunt Janice and Uncle Bill

Dad (little brother) and Aunt Janice (big sis)

July 4th 2020, my Aunt Janice passed peacefully, after having lunch, at age 94

She was a stupendous sweet person. Always upbeat and perky, dressed to the nines. She taught geometry for a zillion years, and former students still came to see her - even in the nursing home.

It was time.  She shall be missed.

Love and Hugs
Joanne

Friday - and despite openings in TX, nah - it's quarantine

Here's my sister-in-law Cherie with her sign for my Aunt Janice (age 93).  She and my brother David were kind enough to visit at the long term care facility for her. They hung outside her window, waved, and blew kisses.

Aunt Janice is not doing great. As the doctor said, "She's tuckered out."   And that's okay...not shocking. But it's very sad during this quarantine time period.

I held a pity party for myself last Friday. I've not been to PA to see my father. He's doing fine. But I did not get to see Aunt J in March when I was supposed to go.


I realize, folks have lost their jobs. They are sick. They have no insurance. There's so much wrong in this world, and I'm okay.  But, I was mad and sad and just being pissy.

Poor Ray

So, thank  you Cherie for shining a light in this world.   That is positive energy and I am grateful.

Carry on

A Special Birthday

Here's my father with his older sister - this is a few years ago, but pretty representative. She always looks like a million bucks

Ninety Balloons and Good Wishes

seems like we just had a celebration

candles on cake galore

sing out Janice praises

for many wonderful years more

George couldn’t show up (in the air)

(not your brother, he doesn’t miss a meal)

Clooney’s wife said “no way, I can’t compete”

“your heart, the birthday gal would steal”

sunny smile, witty talk

oh you make our day

popular for a reason

we are happy to say hooray

good health and joy

we wish for you all year

big hugs and much love

at ninety, grin from ear to ear

Happy Birthday

this is a special salute to my Aunt Janice (my father's sister) who's celebrating her 90th birthday on Sunday March 13th. 

(and yes, she likes George Clooney). But the true love of her life, my Uncle Bill, passed several years ago.

 She was a math teacher for a zillion years, and helped me with geometry homework way back in the day. I can't enthuse enough over her. Just a grand person with a twinkle in the eye and a smile for all. She's darn perky with a social schedule that puts us all to shame.