The online-virtual interview got cancelled at nearly the last minute, but I still wanted to take Edna and Louise out to dinner. I had a stressful day at work, but managed to get out on time and headed to their place to pick them up. We went to Applebee’s and though Edna had some trouble finding something she wanted on the menu she did eventually settle on a dish. Louise went right for the ribs and I had a chicken salad. They both gave the server a bit of a hard time and I made some origami to leave along with a nice tip when we headed out. \u00a0Oh, and Edna still thinks I’m fat.<\/p>\n
On the way back to their place, Edna wanted to stop for scratch-off lottery tickets and of course Louise got the wrong kind when we stopped – so, we had to stop at another place.<\/p>\n
I drove them home, helped Edna inside, and put the leftovers in the fridge. We talked for a while before I headed out – mostly about old times back from when I helped them move to Ohio.<\/p>\n
There were hugs and promises to keep in touch. They’ll be moving this weekend so I probably won’t see them again before they go.<\/p>\n
Edna seemed… a bit frail. I don’t know how old she is, but she’s a great -grandmother and though feisty, the years have caught up to her. Louise isn’t excited about the move, but she’s trying to put on a good face for her mom.<\/p>\n
A move can be a stressful time and add in their ages and their destination, well, I worry.<\/p>\n
I hope they have a safe trip and are able to get settled in easily.<\/p>\n
April 8, 1998 was when they moved to Ohio.<\/p>\n
Seems like a long time – and not long enough. \u00a0 I wish my friends well and I’m glad we got the time that we did.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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