Welcome Home!!

I know that everyone was expecting Jimmy's marvelous paper as tonight's post. However, I wanted to let everyone know about Gram's health and offer a few solutions. This afternoon, I received a phone call from Gram who had a few errands to run. Those errands consisted of going to the bank and then to cash a winning lottery ticket. Everyone calm down it was only a $5 winner. As we were driving, Gram started talking about what she thought were "her last moments".



So her scope of discussion began to turn to nursing homes. With all that said, I informed her of her local options. She begged me to give her a tour. Our first stop was Northgate, where she knows a few of the "inmates". We decided to take a peek at a few of the residents. This is Gram's new friend Irma. She even invited us into her apartment.


Gram liked the set up of her apartment. She even asked her if she could sleep over for the night. We went outside to check out the backyard facilities. There is plenty of room for boccee ball. Luckily, for us we witnessed "gardening time." It's mandatory for the residents to pick at least 12 berries. Gram was more than willing to help Stanley pick his berries. But, he snapped at her and told her he didn't need her assistance. I really think she would like it there.





After our lovely tour, we decided it was time to check out our next facility.








Our next stop was to the Erie County Home. From the outside, Gram was rather impressed. She was ready to sign up. We walked inside and we were greeted by courteous staff. We immediately signed up for the 11:20 tour. Gram began to instantly make new friends.







Sophia approached Gram and asked her if she needed any help. There was an immediate connection. Sophia told her that she has a lovely room that she was willing to show. So we took her up on that offer. As we went upstairs, Sophia started talking to Gram about her prescription drugs. They were in competition who had the most. Sophia ripped open her medicine cabinet to prove to Gram that she had more. I thought there was going to be a scuffle, but thankfully it didn't result to that.



Sophia ditched us and told us we should go check out the cafeteria. We hurried downstairs just in time for BINGO. I looked at Gram and I just knew she wanted to be the newest member. Without hesitation, she sat down and yelled out BINGO. There were many irritated residents. Of course Gram was joking; but she still won Wet and Wild cherry lipstick.



After we were kicked out of that nursing home, we scurried onto the next. I said "Gram okay this is the last one!" Then I had to give her some rules that she was ordered to adhere too. I didn't want out pictures plastered all over nursing homes.

We were off to the Schofield Nursing Home. We were both pleased with the setup of the nursing home. But, since Gram needed to drink 3 diet Pepsi's; she had to use the bathroom. The Nursing Home Manager informed us that their is only one bathroom that the men and women share. She directed us to the facility and Gram had to take a number.

She asked the manager if they ever played BINGO. She said No, it can get to violent. With that said, I knew what Gram was thinking. "Let's get out of here!"


So folks, none of that really happened. But I would like to introduce you to a new place that Gram will always have a room too. I am very superstitious, so I told everyone MUM was the word. January 2006 has been quite a month. This amazing house up the street from us was screaming my name. A few weeks ago, I took a tour of the house and quickly fell in love. I am very happy to report the Koch's will be moving to 431 Adam Street. Once I knew it was a done deal, Gram was given the tour and she quickly picked out her bedroom. So here it goes; Welcome Home Koch's!!

With Mr. and Mrs. Fix it's approval, I would love to hold Christmas 06 at our new house.

It was rather hard for me not to tell anyone about this. Especially the blog. But I knew it was time when I signed on the dotted line. I have known for quite some time. So, this weekend the Koch's will be busy moving into our new house. We will post more pictures later. Welcome Home Koch's! So there we have it. That was my big news!!