Sam picked up my mom, Vae, on Wednesday evening and brought her for a visit. We've wanted her to come out again, but in a one-bedroom, 400 sq.ft. home, the sleeping arrangements are challenging!
She is excited to be here again. She and my dad lived in this little house (and loved it) for a year or so before Pa died in 2014. On Thursday morning, I continued my weeding project in the front yard and Ma was inspired to pitch in. She used to love working outdoors, and hasn't had a yard to care for in 3 years.
Later we drove down to Benson to dump our trash and were able to load these old plywood steps into the truck and get rid of them, too. Score! Then we had lunch and did a little grocery shopping.
Playing with the cats is a fun activity. Ma has never been drawn to animals, but on her visits to Becky or me, she enjoys the fact that the cats (and Becky and Juan's dog, Domino) love her and vie for her attention.
We and the cats have been entertained by rabbit visitors in the early mornings. This one is a jackrabbit and was even bigger than he looks.
We are starting to think about how Ma could live out here again. She loves the views and the country and walks and the quiet . . . pretty much everything here!
And so do we. I hope you all have a great weekend!
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