Visiting Grandpa and Grandma in October

Toward the end of October, six of us were able to visit Goshen. Our official reason was celebrating Grandpa's 90th birthday. Obviously, we know that his birthday comes on December 30th, but I fear flying in December, the approach of the promised flu season, and customary snows and delays, so we decided to visit in October rather than December, which was just fine with Grandpa. He was amazed that he is reaching that milestone, for I doubt that many of his ancestors were so fortunate.

Grandma gets around beautifully in her power wheelchair, negotiating the hallways nicely. The chair is so obviously crucial if she is to visit Grandpa or go beyond the dining hall in her unit.





On Sunday morning, we met in Grandpa's room for church, which was being broadcast on Grandpa's new HD TV, a little birthday present from "We Five Brothers". We were pleased to see that he could operate it, listen to some football, and of course church.



Paul found the sermon particularly fascinating that morning.


The six of us visitors enjoyed a Sunday morning breakfast together in Dan and Anne's beautiful home. They were doing volunteer work in Woodstock, India but very graciously let us use their home in their absence. Since the brothers enjoy cooking together, this was a treat.








I believe this competitive game took place Thursday evening in Grandma' suite.


The worst draw possible: