Monday with Mom...

Today, I noticed Mom had many emotions... HAPPY ONES... A SURPRISE LOOK ONE. .. A THINKING ONE.... .I guess she was slipping into the past.. ... and then a SAD ONE about to cry... and Kept holding hands with Helen..

I want to try and help her when she shows the sad faces, or when she is drifting into the past. Its hard because she is not listening or looking at me. I even give her some kisses.. sometimes that gets her out of those emotions....or makes her angry.

When we walked into the Gathering Hall of Grace Hall, Mom was sitting with Donna. Mom gave us such a happy and surprised look when she saw us.

Then she got up and kept looking for someone. Yes.. she found her friend Helen. When she sat down next to Helen, it seemed she was about to cry, maybe she was glad she found her friend. Neither of them said one word.. they just smiled and held hands. I am so happy to know Mom has someone she seems so happy to be with and relaxed with and its Helen.

Yes... Mom has a new haircut, and a bump on her head. She fell over the weekend, and they called to tell us about her fall. Mom shuffles a lot with her feet and they keep telling her to pick up her feet, and guess what? She does pick up her feet when they remind her.

It was fun seeing Mom today.. and we brought Monday treats for everyone.. YES .. something yummy and sweet.

Grace Hall Family having fun putting a puzzle together.

Miss Elicia always knows how to make Mom, Lois and the gang happy. She got this puzzle box out and placed all the pieces on the big table. Mom got right in there to help. Many of the gang would sit for awhile and helped put a piece or two into the puzzle shape. Mom and Lois kept trying.... I think Mom was making sure Lois stayed on task by holding her hand and smiling at her.

It was fun watching and listening to Lois in how she knows the tricks of putting a puzzle together. You will see George and Michael smiling at the camera. Michael works at Gilbert Residence, and I am amazed how he knows everyone's name. George called him over to talk to him. Usually, George has his Michigan Hat on. He is a Go Blue Guy. Michael and George talked for awhile and then George shook hands with him after their conversation.

Grace Hall is a place where everyone is loved and their are so happy. I am so bless that Mama Lucy Lou has such a nice place to call HOME.

Tea at Grace Hall

Mom's two buddies were sitting in the gathering hall at Gilbert Residence, and I suggested that we go outside and sit on the deck. Mom's two Buddy's thought that was a great idea... but not Mama Lucy Lou. Mama Lucy Lou asked me why in the hell were we here?

We went outside and sat around the umbrella table. The weather was just perfect for sitting out. There was a nice, cool breeze and looking down at the Huron River was so peaceful. Lois one of Mom's friend kept saying that she was so excited that she finally can see if the trees are tall or not? She continued that when she is inside and looking out the windows she never could see how tall the trees were?

Lois was really enjoying the outside and pointed at the tall trees and if a bird flew by she would get so excited. Mama Lucy and her other Buddy kept asking me what they are suppose to be doing? I told them just to enjoy the warm breeze tapping, gently on their faces, and enjoy the warmth of the sun smiling down at the three of them. They still were not too happy.

Lois kept pointed at so many things outside, and just kept smiling. I don't know how many times did she thank me for bringing her outside and how happy she was? Mom and her other buddy were getting restless, and I kept showing them things that were in the woods. I also asked them if they had a nice husband? Lois just kept talking about her husband on how handsome and tall he was. She smiled again and said she was a Mrs. Mom and her other Buddy did not say anything about their husbands but they smiled so sweetly and must of remembered someone special.

One of the staff brought to them cups of tea and cookies. When they saw the tea and the cookies they all just kept giggling with excitement. Their eyes were big as saucers seeing such a treat in front of them. I told them that they were going to have such a nice tea party on such a beautiful day. The three tea party ladies from Grace Hall enjoyed their tea party,especially the cookie .

Gilbert Residence - Resident and Family Picnic

The Gilbert Residence - Resident & Family Picnic

Today, May 30th, 2015 the Gilbert Residence had their family Hawaiian Picnic. The weather had been gloomy, and rainy but you would never tell by everyone's smiling faces. Everyone had so much fun, and they all looked like happy Hawaiian Rock Stars. Many had dressed for the occasion, and you could feel the LOVE as you walked around.

The food was DELICIOUS, the MUSIC was AWESOME to hear and to watch those ukuleles being played through out the picnic. The entertainment for the picnic who played those ukuleles are called, Treetown Ukes from Ann Arbor. Trust me they were good, even I was singing with them.Yes, and everyone else was singing, and clapping their hands. It was the best picnic I have every gone too. If you did miss this wonderful fun day, make sure you put this special day on your calendar for next year.

Memorial Day at the Gilbert Residence

Even Mom and her Buds at Grace Hall were celebrating Memorial Day by wearing either the colors of red, white or blue. When they saw me with my camera certain cute Rock Stars wanted their photos taken. Even one cute Bud said she did not have her makeup on, and I told her she looked beautiful just the way she was. The flag meant a lot to most of the Buds, they kept telling me to look at it. Another amazing day at Grace Hall with such adorable Buds...

Quiet Day at Grace Hall

First, Mom had her haircut and she looked so cute. Thank you Miss Elicia for making the appointment, and she looked so adorable with her new look. When I saw my mom and the first thing she said to me was Sandra what do you want? I knew I was in big trouble when my mother remembers my name and she is talking, usually she does not talk or know my name. When she remembers my name I know she is somewhat grumpy.

Tom and I took her outside on the deck hoping she would stop being grumpy and enjoy the nice weather outside. Once the door opened to go on the deck everyone wanted to come out. It was so funny to see one at time as they came out the door. They reminded me of little ducklings going to the pond. Once everyone was outside Mom had to fix everyone's tops or slacks. I guess she wanted everyone to look their best. Once she sat down again she could not understand what she was suppose to do outside? I tried to explain to her why we were outside, but she just kept talking to me in Armenian. This was not a good sign again for me.

Mom then saw her friend Helen, and took her hand and said goodbye to me. I guess she wanted me to leave, then the two of them started their walking.We were about to leave and someone came up to me and asked me if I know who she is? My former students know I am old. ... 67 is almost close to 70. Anyway.. one of my former student who I had in my classroom at Cheney in Willow Run is working there now. Her name is Armesha Shaw. She still has that amazing smile that makes you want to smile back at her. We just kept hugging each other, and I was so happy to know she was working there. I know she will be such an asset to all the oldies and goodies there. She had a loving heart when I had her as a fourth grader and her heart is bigger now with more love to share with everyone.

When we were ready to go home, I looked for my mom wondering if she and Helen were still walking? I saw the two of them sitting with a bunch of their buds just relaxing and enjoying one another. They do not have to talk, just smiling at each other makes them all feel happy.

Mother's Day Fun at Grace Hall

Today at Gilbert Residence, in Grace Hall there was so much fun happening, lots of laughter, lots of delicious food being served, many hugs were being given, people were smiling all over the place, lots of happy families, and many giggles because all the Mom's were being celebrated on their special day there. Yes, even the cute Grace Hall Men were having so much fun.

Elicia one of the staff members always has the Grace Hall Buds making or doing something fun. Today was another one of the those days she had bought some markers and white coffee cups for all the Adorable Grace Hall Buds to decorate . Once they were through decorating their cups they will be planting seeds in each one of them. I was amazed how many artists we had today. Each of the Buds were so proud of their little master pieces, and some of them just kept looking at what they accomplished .




If you are in the neighborhood come and visit the Grace Hall Family and check out the cool coffee mugs on how well they were decorated with such love and handwork. You might see some of the mugs having sprouts coming from them.


This day was very special to me because I saw my mom and so many other Moms enjoying this day with each other and with their special families. Another Happy Day at the Gilbert Residence with the Grace Hall Family.

I want to also give a special thanks for the many caregivers and staff at Grace Hall for making this day special for all the people there today. Many of you are Mom's and you made sure the Grace Hall Mom's were taken care of with so much love and care.I know my mom and other Buds there can't tell you all how much they appreciate all that you do for each one of them, I want to personally thank you from the bottom of my heart for keeping all our family members safe, happy, and having fun.