mom in the hospital again

Our poor Grandma B fell this past Wednesday and broke another hip! At first, it seemed like she was ok and then was sent to the ER in St. James. They determined it was broken and surgery would be very risky. No room for her there so she was transferred to Fairmont. Kyle Jr., Paige and Jude live there so have been daily visitors. On Thursday, she was pretty unresponsive so we were thinking this was it…she would be entering her final days. 

Friday rolled around and she became responsive again! Saturday, again she was responsive to visitors including Kent, Eden, Kurt, Liana, Adam, Jenna and her kids. 

Today, Brad, Osten, Katie and I visited. She knew most of us right away, but then other times kind of lost track. She talked for a while and then started drowsing off. It’s looking like she will be returning to Mt. Lake either Monday or Tuesday morning. 

lovely wedding!

Brad, Anders and I went to the wedding of Austin and Celia today. It was at a lovely barn venue near Menomonie. Congratulations to the lovely couple. 

last day of the school year

 

and the winner is e

 

I took photos of dresses I was thinking of wearing to a wedding on Saturday and e was the winner. Second place was C. 

another twinning day!

When teachers buy matching t shirts, the likelihood is higher to twin. A student game me an end of year gift of matching sunglasses and headband. Stephanie and I wore our Kerfluffle shirts today ❤️

A couple more joyful notices were first graders doing their end of year books. They warm my heart. 

be the light!

 

My beautiful friend Amy who teaches right next door and I were twinning today with our Be the Light shirts. The snack was a birthday snack by a wonderful third year named Bridjett. 

hey June

 

happy 122nd birthday Grandma B

The world was a different place 122 years ago when my Grandma B was born! Thinking of you dear Margaret. We’re getting a nice rain right now. I hope our plants will get their fill 🌱

cabin time

We got up early and got up to Snowbank at about noon. We spent the day opening everything up, moving some wood, getting the dock and walkways in (the lake is high) and doing some cleaning. We watched the San Antonio Spurs beat the OKC Thunder for the western conference finals. 

great read

Just finished another great read. I love the focus on friendship. 

9 years

This message posted on my brother’s story is just too perfect! 

Being a little two-year-old who carried around a green button in his pocket pretending it was real and asking all the neighbors if they wanted to see my pet toto. I have always felt that the turtle was my spirit animal. I’ve been fortunate to have countless real pet turtles in my life. 

Today has offered a range of emotions. I spent my last day with my students as after tomorrow, I will be officially retired. It has also been nine years since we said goodbye to my dear dad. As I sat outside enjoying our farm, I couldn’t help but think of Dad. I am positive that he had something to do with sending this beautiful young lady across our driveway just to say, “Hi!” We miss you, Dad! Can you see my pet turtle?