Category Archives: Family

Friday June 20, 2014

Posted on 20 June 2014 by Barbara Fritchman Thompson

Today marks the 1 year anniversary of dad’s death and the two month of mom’s. Marcy and I talked about both a lot on the trip reliving fond memories for me growing up and for her since she has known … Continue reading →

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Sunday June 15, 2014

Posted on 15 June 2014 by Barbara Fritchman Thompson

Honoring dad’s memory today. Miss him very much. In time long past if we played golf on Father’s Day I always paid his green fee. Here’s to you dad! I am reading the Kindle version of Sarah Andrew’s mystery, Rock … Continue reading →

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Friday June 13, 2014

Posted on 13 June 2014 by Barbara Fritchman Thompson

Another busy day. I spent the day trying to my projects and regular work tasks tidied up since I will be on vacation next week. From work I stopped by the bank then met Frances for dinner at Oscar’s Grill. … Continue reading →

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Wednesday May 28, 2014

Posted on 28 May 2014 by Barbara Fritchman Thompson

I had my scheduled meeting with the Clerk of Court this morning just like the one last year in July after dad died. However, this one was a bit more complicated. When dad died all I was doing was settling … Continue reading →

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Saturday May 3, 2014

Posted on 3 May 2014 by Barbara Fritchman Thompson

I met Al and Frances at mom’s apartment at 9:30 to clean out the closets, kitchen cabinets, bathrooms, etc. Around 11:30 I came home with a Trooper load and to eat lunch while Frances and Al made a Goodwill run … Continue reading →

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Saturday April 26, 2014

Posted on 26 April 2014 by Barbara Fritchman Thompson

It’s been a rough week but Frances and I keep plugging along. We spent Monday – Wednesday getting things organized for the service on Thursday. We had a nice turnout for a weekday. My mom’s brother came from Fayetteville and … Continue reading →

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Friday April 18, 2014

Posted on 18 April 2014 by Barbara Fritchman Thompson

Frances called me at work this afternoon to let me know she had called the apartment to check on mom and mom was not doing very well. Monday, the doctor had recommended we start Palliative care for mom but we … Continue reading →

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Monday April 14, 2014

Posted on 14 April 2014 by Barbara Fritchman Thompson

Frances, Al, and I along with mom and her caregiver had a meeting this morning with her family doctor. As we already knew, there is not much we can do for mom except keep her as happy and comfortable as … Continue reading →

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Friday April 11, 2014

Posted on 11 April 2014 by Barbara Fritchman Thompson

I went to the Y last night. Tonight I picked up mom and Tonya to go out for dinner since Frances had to work. Mom is doing okay. She is still very frail and mentally sharp at times but still … Continue reading →

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Thursday April 3, 2014

Posted on 3 April 2014 by Barbara Fritchman Thompson

The weather folks really missed the forecast for today. It was to be sunny to partly cloudy and a high of 80 again. Instead, rain showers for most of the morning before the sun finally came out but it only … Continue reading →

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