California Update

Hello from Red Bluff! We made it home and my mom is SO happy to be here! As much as she loved being in Colorado, the saying is true that "there's no place like home!" We had forgotten just how beautiful California is. The hills and pastures are so green this time of year, and the last two days it was in the high 60's so we enjoyed "sunbathing" on my mom's lawn. Her 4 acre property has lush green hills and all the trees are starting to bud. My friend Kim brought us oranges from her tree, and we appreciated how much fresh citrus is a luxury we have missed.

My mom has enjoyed getting reaquainted with everyone, and is already off to "Bunco" this afternoon. We met with the accountant this morning and have appointments with the attorney, banker, doctor's, home health, etc...so it will be a busy week getting everything organzied.


Kyle was able to spend a few days in Dubin with his buddy Tom, and the kids are enjoying having time with "Grandma Billie and Papa Ron" at Tom's folks place. Ashlyn loved having Papa take her for a ride on his new golf cart, and she has been able to spend time with her Aunt Shellie which has been great. Ashlyn and Shellie are kindred spirits with their identical shades of red hair, and when people see them together, everyone thinks that Shellie should be Ashlyn's mother!

I am not able to post photos from my mom's computer, so that will have to wait another week. What a shame as there are so many pretty sites to show you from Mt. Lassen to Mt. Shasta on a sunny day. We thank each of you from Colorado to California for all your help during this first phase of my mom's cancer journey. It has certainly made this transition as smooth as possible, and we thank you!