I haven’t posted since last month! I am starting to fall into my old ways!

I have been busy with Dad and his dementia. Since neither he nor his wife can drive now, my brother, his wife and I have been kept busy transporting them around. They often pay me for gas even though I protest about this. I wish they’d become a bit more comfortable with the senior transport in San Dimas. It’s cheap–only $1.00 per person per ride–but they don’t like waiting for the return transport. There also used to be a bus stop in front of my house (a short walk for Dad and Lyla), which might of been useful for them, but the transport company removed the stop last week. I guess the economy has hit everyone.

Church has been good. The Lord Jesus is so merciful. I did my life confession in preparation for Chrismation over a week ago. I was so nervous but Father Patrick was so kind and gentle. I feel as though a great weight has been lifted from me. It’s funny, ever since Mark and I really decided this is the last stop for us–we intend to immerse ourselves in Orthodoxy–we’ve been having non stop digestive problems. Even today, Mark’s stomach was upset but we decided we were going to Divine Liturgy anyway.

Work is making me struggle. We are an “old” retirement community. Not just our ladies are old, but our buildings were built well before the 70’s and most of the apartments are studios which do not appeal to todays’ retiree. The current residents get anxious about our plans but we’ve promised them that they will only have to move once and they’d have a place in the new community. The developer and banker are pushing for just one building phase which would mean we’d have to move the ladies out of the community. I feel this would be going back on our promise. I’ve been working on becoming a woman of my word over the past 15 years.

It’s a very good job. I am praying as to what the Lord would have me do. I know He will direct my way.

I hope this finds you all at peace in the Lord.