Jeanne is going to escort her granddaughters Julie and Molly to Lyon, France in June and be there for six weeks with David, her son, who is their Dad. Sounds like an exciting trip and it will be fun to hear about it when they return. The girls have been living with their Mom in Phoenix and it will be good to have quality time with their Dad. And in what a fun place!!!
The problem is though, Mom, who lives with Jeanne, is not too happy to be uprooted from all the things that have become so familiar to her and her regular routine. Before flying on and meeting the girls to leave for France, Jeanne will fly Mom to Denver to stay with Marilyn while they are gone.
And while Mom is anxious to see and be with Marilyn and Jeanne is confident she will be well taken care of, it is just a big change for Mom. She is 91 this year I think and so every change gets harder as you age. Jeanne says Mom is not complaining but she can tell. Evidently her diabetes is in control and her health otherwise is good. Jeanne said she is looking forward to seeing David and Dorothy before they leave. D and D took Dorothy's nephew to Disneyland and are stopping in Utah on their way back.
Jeanne reminded me of how much Mom loves to get letters. I write quite often to Jeanne and Mom and I so appreciate that Jeanne writes me long letters back. She is always interested in all our doings and I really appreciate that. I guess Mom's mail mostly consists of flyers and begging letters for charily and medicare things.
Jeanne also commented on the fact she is glad Mom can live with her and it is working out so well. She said she has visited the retirement centers and they just seem so lonely and don't have enough to do. We are all so fortunate Jeanne has the room and time for her and Mom loves everyone coming and going from Jeanne's house. They have told me Mom loves to sit and show them the Memory Book I made for her of all her pictures and such.