Today started with welcoming Ashley who was spending the morning with us because her parents were getting new carpet. The two younger girls are very self sufficient as long as they have their phones and a book and access to a
tv. She had breakfast and lunch before going to the library
where she has a volunteer summer job.

I made chicken-mushroom soup for all six of us this morning
and delivered it to their house. I would rather take a
beating than get new carpet. They were scrunched up in
one room amid all their furniture. It is going to be pretty
when it gets done. I know they are hoping for it to be
finished today.

Bobby came home with me to work on Ted's lap top, leaving
Ellie trapped at home . He didn't get finished so he took
the laptop home with him so he could relieve Ellie. Bobby
is starting chemo again and will get his schedule on Thursday. I hope they will take at least a mini vacation
first.

The longer I live, the more I realize how important it is
to get the most out of every day that passes. Ted and
I have lived like the proverbial grasshoppers but I don't
believe there is much joy or happy memories in pinching
pennies. I am grateful for the experiences that we have
had and we regret nothing that we have spent on travel
and good times.