Fall does not appear anywhere in Florida except for a few Halloween costumes in Costco! We are getting a lot of rain but it is in the form of late afternoon thunderstorms. The grass is green and everything is lush with crepe myrtles still in bloom. We are free of hurricanes for another week or so but they predict September and October to be more active months with the possibility of tropical storms.
Ron has good days and not-so-good days but we feel the medication for Parkinson's Disease has eased some of the symptoms.
We both keep busy with routine house chores and computer work to keep things going smoothly with our safe houses in Asia. Ron is busy helping schedule appointments for Ronald and Gigi's October-December trip for them to report to supporters.
Two weeks ago, we got up early and traveled to Central church of Christ in Winter Haven, FL. We went to meet Bill and Joyce Perkins there. Bill is one of the elders. They actually live in Ft. Myers and drive 40 minutes to attend this congregation. Bill and Joyce moved from New York to Florida five years ago to help Joyce's sister and brother-in-law. We visited in their home in New York at least 20 years ago and they have supported our work ever since. It was time for us to say hello again and thank them for their help. We had lunch at a small but very good restaurant, and then drove back home. It was about a 2-hour trip each direction.
Things are going along smoothly so I actually have no big news to report. They say no news is good news and sometimes that is very true. We like our routine lifestyle and appreciate the calmness and quietness of our home here in Dunedin. Many in our building are away for the summer as they are winter occupants of the condos, leaving homes during the winter months. There are no activities going on but we hear ambulances often as there is a nursing home across the street from us. Someone said that is a convenient plus for us but I'm hoping that would be necessary.
Leigh Ann comes (usually on Saturday) and we cook a meal together. She and I go to our pool and swim and chat for a couple of hours. There may be one or two old ladies to come to the pool but most days there is no one but us. It will get busier when all the other occupants come back from up north but for the summer we almost have our own private pool. It is heated all winter so some swim even on cold days.
I keep a puzzle going on the end of the coffee table to have something challenging to do when I have a few minutes of free time.
Our clubhouse is full of puzzles, games and books for anyone to borrow.
Ron has stopped driving at night so we watch on-line services from different churches on Wednesday night and Sunday night (sometimes other nights during the week also). When we lived in North GA, Ron insisted on us going out on Friday morning to do our errands and shopping and have lunch out. Since we came here, we have not kept that practice but a couple of weeks ago, Ron told me to start getting my work caught up to take Fridays off.
We don't go to the expensive restaurants but usually have a sandwich or salad at one of the fast food restaurants or bring home a precooked meal from Publix. After running errands and unloading groceries, it is good to not have to prepare lunch.
I know he does this for me but he also enjoys getting out since we stay home all week.
Just posting a small amount of nothing to let everyone know we are doing fine.
Keep Ron's health in your prayers as he continues to face the progressive symptoms of Parkinson's Disease.
Sending best wishes and many blessings from God to you with our thanks and love to all.
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