Time in suspension

September 19, 1984.
Sky without a blemish.  Ann's wedding day - it was a damp wettish day but that did not dim her beauty.  Katy graduated from Cal. U. that day. 20 years ago.  I must not grieve. Charleroi by bus. Bob was in rare form. Nothing interested me in Millers. Julia had a becoming new hair do. I must learn to see my God in others. Waiting for bus home -as we grow older, we become lax about our clothes and even our grooming but maybe some are not able to cope but are still able to get out. Daddy - docile took pills easily at night.

September 20.
American Embassy in Lebanon bombed - 23 killed - 2 Americans. Reagan ahead by a broad margin (Mondale). Last place Pirates beat 1st place Chicago Cubs (three games). Sent letter to Michael put in a little money. Called Katy - strange (eerie) happening last night when I was either dreaming or half awake - heard Katy's voice distinctly call Mother (must call again). Called Dora. Had Dee (sp?) help her with kitchen. Mary fainted in Downes this week- Dora last to know.

September 21.
Daddy up at 7:30. Left with Carol S. at 8:30 - Permanent (Kay was laying tile in a back room). The only women there this morning were near elderly, elderly, and the ancient. I felt Ancient when a manicurist said she pitied the "little old women" who had to sit under driers. "I never sit under a drier". - Up to look in on Jean (had been sick again this week.)  Dr. said she had to have oxygen in house at all times. Talked to Grace - still worried about James.  Eileen, family coming this weekend.  Spent time with Dora - getting the rooms she uses often redecorated.  Daddy restless night but took one pill at night. I camouflaged other.

September 22.
1st day of Autumn beautiful day but humid. Called Katy - the Mother incident. Bad cold went to bed after school.  Ilsa, most valuable player award on Hockey Team. Matt (still in football). Patrick called, selling bulbs for school. Rose sounded fine - coming up on Tues. Kay's niece and 4 children there tomorrow. All of children are coming.

September 23.  
Sunday, Mass. J. Bob had a cold - 1/2 hr Church. Me and Mildred H - talked about her sisters Amanda and Leona - wish I would see Leona once more. Spoke to Helen H. - she reluctantly reciprocated. Called the Dougherty's - talked to Erin. Spent hr. with Dora who looks fine, calcium must be working. Blood pressure is better, normal now. Called Tom, going to call Rosy and Katy. Daddy up longer but difficulty taking pills. I must be the patient one. Never saw Mary M. since 9:30 - heard her leaving at about 10:30.

September 24.
Sent out bills. Johnnys. Talked to Pauline. Daddy tolerates muggy days barely. Hardly here at dinner. Refused pills at night, must find a different way. Rosemary called, coming tomorrow.

September 25.
Warm day - humid. Temp forecast dropping to 40's tonite. Rose - Mark came up. Mark proudly carrying his lunchbox (tickled me). Dad restless.  Foodland, Toy City, Johnnys. Lounged around after Rose left. Spent a few minutes talking to Bobby.  I'll miss him when he leaves. Time in suspension.