Tuesday, Belle and I leave fro Florida. We’re both pretty excited! For a while, I wasn’t sure we should go but I’ve been getting texts from people down there and it will be fun to see them again. I can’t believe how quickly the summer went by but, it seems like I say that every year.

Finally, the punch list is completed except for the installation of 2 lights. One reason for that is that I still need to purchase one of the lights. I have one selected and will order it so that it arrives here when I return. The window treatments I’ve been waiting for are being shipped October 7th. I’ve made an appointment for installation the last week in November. I’m still waiting for one of the estimates for redesigning the closets.

Tomorrow, Tim and I are taking Emmet and Belle to the Blessing of the Animals tomorrow. It’s the Feast of St. Francis. We’ve done this with our dogs for years and years.

The sanctuary lamp at our church was lit for (Uncle) Frank this week. I have had it lit one week every month since he died. I can’t believe it is 2.5 years. I remember it as clear as if it happened yesterday.

I had blood work done and having my annual physical Monday. I don’t expect any problems. I have an appointment in Florida for the second stage of dental implant which will be completed in January.

I have finally made some progress in unpacking here in the condo and it’s such a relief. I think getting away for a few weeks will be good and I will be ready to take on more when we return.

Nothing left to do now is PACK! My life is unpacking and packing. I still have things at Tim’s.

Happy Waffle Day ! Love to all, (Auntie) Beverly

Paddy, I hope you’re feeling better soon !!