September already!

Well, September arrived with a deflating fanfare. I (Kay) thought I was going to be paid for the first holiday in years! Not so...I was still a temporary. Since my first 2 weeks of work were only 1/2 days and there were 2 holidays I didn't get paid for, my 570 hrs. were not reached until Sept. 19 instead of the first. Oh well....as of tomorrow, Sept. 29, I will be permanent and will get benefits! I have been part-time or temporary since 1992 so this feels almost like a new experience.

Just for the record, I am working as an Administrative Secretary for the President (and other executives) of Northern Refrigerated Transportation, Inc., a small trucking company in Turlock. Another girl, Karen Curtis, (notice the two KC's) shares the job with me. They had to split it up because it was too much for one person. Thank God! I didn't ever realize it but God did and He gave me the better half! I work mostly on the computer and with the sales people. The phones and the tedious part of the job are Karen's. She also has to deal with the difficult person in Rates and Tariffs that would have my remisis.

Well, I turned 59 on the 14th of this month. What a joy! I'm not the "old" person I thought I would be at this age. Don't get me wrong, it isn't all wonderful because there are still aches and pains and loss of memory, but it is better than I thought it would be.

Dave is still enjoying his job. He loves the travel (of course) and is always wanting me to join him. Maybe some day--the sooner the better! He took some pictures in Oregon while he was walking one night after dinner. I'll try to get them put on this blog. If not, I'll try again next time.

He has been languishing because the Corvette is under the weather and he feel the need for his "convertible therapy". It gets put to the end of the money so it hasn't had much done for a while. He got a fuel pump online and put that in today but it still needs a few other parts.

Mom watched "Facing the Giants" this afternoon and went to bed by 6:45 p.m. She just doesn't have much strength or energy. Even just sitting, like today, wears her out. Of course, she is up by 6:00 a.m. but we usually are too. It's the weekends when we can't keep her in bed. She can get her own breakfast of cereal, thankfully!

She does seem to have more times when her memory or ability to process thoughts or even remember words are impaired. We went to dinner Wednesday night with my sister, Neva, her husband, John, and my dad. I told her just before we arrived who was going to be there. I'm not sure where the disconnect occurred, however, as we were leaving, she asked the name of "the lady we ate with." I reminded her it was my sister and dad. She thought I was joking and didn't believe me until I insisted. It takes me off guard so quickly. Both Dave and I are learning how to cope better after we get our breath knocked out of us like that.

Today we ate at a Mexican restaurant. Most places out here do not have tacos like Taco Bell and she is cofused by that. So, we try to get other items she will recognize and can eat. Today, after 3-4 suggestions, Dave just ordered a burrito for her and it was fine. It is easier to have children at a restaurant. When she is aware of what is going on or has happened, she is grateful for our help but it is difficult to get through it without some conflict. I'm sure she will outlive both of us so then Bob & Debi can have their turn...hee! hee! ;^ (that's a kissy face).

Well, it is supposed to be in the 90's all week. The water in the pool is cooler than it has been though and my swimming has tapered off. Still in shorts for church and have the air on. Come see us! Dave is a willing guide...and he is free! Love to all who love us too,

the california cooks