Update

There are so many firsts in our lives right now that I have quit counting and just keep saying “it’s a first”.

Thankfully, we found a condo for Megan and Jonathan. Jonathan decided when we saw 5 Evergreen St. in Somerville that this place was going to be the gold standard by which to measure all other places. It was fairly priced; we made an offer, a counter offer came back, we came back and met them with a slightly increased offer that was accepted. It is a beautiful renovated town home in a 1900’s building with 2 other condos. They have a full basement that is immaculate with new hot water heater; furnace, etc with large windows that open. The first floor has a lovely living room; a large new kitchen and dining area and ½ bath with a new washer and dryer in the bathroom. The second floor has 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath. The third floor is a walkup attic that has huge refinishing potential. Jonathan can already see a work space for himself and Megan on that level. The ceilings are high; moldings intact; beautiful oak, newly finished hardwood floors; bay windows in dining room and one bedroom; and a beautiful staircase to the second floor. The living space is about 1600 sq. ft that does not include the basement and attic. For those of you in Boston, it looks like a townhouse on Beacon Hill in the inside layout. Their first choice was Somerville. It is in the Winter Hill area between Broadway and Highland Ave, near the Somerville Hospital. We are most thankful for the Lord opening this door for them and us. They had been thinking that it would be Thanksgiving before they would have a place to live.

Jack is experiencing the side effects of treatment. He has deteriorated in terms of his ability to be as independent as he would like. He is less stable on his feet. The Drs. had warned us that this would likely occur. I think it is discouraging to Jack. He had a very busy day today after his treatment. His physical therapist came as well as an occupational therapist for an evaluation. We also began have a person here at the house for a few hours to make sure he doesn’t fall while I am at work. We are so pleased with this lady. Her name is Simone. Jack told her he would let her know if he needed her. He will likely adjust to having someone nearby in spite of the fact that he would prefer to be alone. After his Saturday fall, I don’t trust him alone at this time. He is satisfied with my need in this regard. He also had our wonderful Tom Chacko come to the house for his weekly neuro-muscular massage.

By God’s grace we have come safe thus far. Jonathan’s visit was too short and the end of October is so far away it seems when he and Megan arrive in Boston, God willing. We have so much abundance in our lives that there is not enough time in the day to appreciate it all.

Jack’s 70th birthday is October 16. He will be 70. If any of you would like to send him a birthday card, I am sure he would enjoy it. I had hoped to celebrate this milestone in a different kind of way but instead I am thankful that we can have another birthday, God willing. Our lives are in His hands always.