Hello From Rockville fplatzer@mywdo.com

This morning started with a trip to the post office, it was my turn to pick up and deliver the mail here, about a 15 to 20 minute job. Oh, did a jacket feel good today, it is cool! I see we are to get snow again, it's just too early.

When I got to the VA today Vicki greeted me with, " Do you want some cake?" Each month the residents are treated to birthday cake to celebrate the birthdays of the month, last month there at least 6 and this month only two. That makes sense to me as we have 4 birthdays to celebrate out of 7, September is our busiest birthday month. The cake was so good even the frosting was good not too sweet.

After our cake and coffee we took off to do a little shopping. Harlan and I went to Shopko, I needed some paper products then to Cash Wise for a few groceries. Tomorrow is our Pot-luck and I promised to make Apple Crisp, I needed Cool Whip for the topping, ice cream is better but I couldn't keep it frozen to bring home.

Harlan did get winded with all the walking but when he got back he only took the nebulizer for a short time not enough to really help him, I wish he understood how important it is and how much it helps him with his breathing, it isn't instant help so he doesn't understand.

The days are getting shorter and I don't do well driving at night, I'll have to change my time with Harlan and will not be able to stay until he goes to supper. He did well when I missed because of my cold, I hope he does as well when I start leaving earlier.

I Love you all and will write again tomorrow.............Fran