Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Retail Therapy

Mom spent her first night in the Odd Fellows Home.
I think she will grow to like her room.
They each have an assigned seat in the dining room.
Their meals are served family style.
When she went to dinner at 5:30,
I found myself downtown.
There are some sweet little shops...
Just right for browsing.
I didn't even feel like I needed to buy anything.
I just wanted to look...and forget about the work to do at mom's apartment.

There, don't you feel better already?!

Take care,
~Natalie

15 comments:

Pat said...

I hope your Mom starts feeling at home soon. What an adjustment for both of you.

sweetiepie said...

What a neat shop you visited. I could see a few things there that I would like.

I am happy to hear your mom is adjusting well to her move. I know it can sometimes be difficult to leave the comfort of your home.

Thanks for sharing, Natalie.

Take care.

Oklahoma Granny said...

Great pictures from your shopping trip. I'm sure it was nice to take a few minutes for yourself. So glad your mom is getting settled in.

Cathryn said...

You're almost there...I'm glad your mom is doing so well. It's not an easy time for you or your family, but your love--that you give and that you receive--gives you strength.

Beautiful shopping trip--I loved that store!

BlueRidge Boomer said...

Great pictures.....good news about Mom....

Enjoy

Suz said...

Love it all Natalie!!!! :)

Firecracker Kid said...

Aww, bless you Natalie. Hang in there:) I'm so glad you got to go browsing. That's a lot of neat stuff! Thanks for sharing.
Hugs~CArol

Barb said...

Hi Natalie, yes, I do feel better.

Love your sweet blog. Thanks for entering my giveaway.

Barb ♥

Cathryn said...

Hey Natalie--you won the Best Bead Giveaway Ever! Congratulations!

Sugar Mountain Mercantile said...

Glad you had a chance for some "therapy" during your visit...I find myself buying shoes!Just take one day at a time...that's all we can do ;)
Hugs,
Debbie

Shell said...

My heart just goes out to you and the changes that life brings us! I hope she does well in her new little home and makes some new friends!

My family is SO SO small now,,,,but I got to spend the afternoon with my Favorite cousin who lives here in Washington and her Darling Daughter now residing in the Boston Area,,,,but back "home" for a visit! We had a great day with retail therapy/lunch and Cupcakes!! Yuummm!!!

Thanks for following my blog too!
Hugs,
Shell
Have a great 4th,,gonna be a BIT soggy in Washington State!

Shell said...

Oh and Psssst, I'm "following you TOO!"
And your daughters are gorgeous,,,,,

And,,,,,what is Donna giving away? Ackkk, I have been busy!

LOL Have a great weekend!
Hugs,
Shell

Terra said...

I hope your mom enjoys her new home. The store photos have some charming things in them.

pam said...

I'm so glad she is doing well, I hope she gets all settled in. That shop looks dangerous..I would have bought tons of stuff!

Busy Bee Suz said...

Nothing better to get your mind off of things than piddling around a colorful store!
Hugs, Suz

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