December 28 - 30, 1987 Poppa's 79th Birthday

 

Monday, December 28, 1987

 

A nice quiet sunny day. Some breeze. I did the washing. Did the ironing. Carmen and Brogan came. Brogan still has a cold. Carmen cold and asthma, they feel miserable. The baby was cute even though. She cleaned up the house and it looks so nice after she gets done. Milan is about the same, some pain and tired. Bill is the same also they haven’t discovered what the bunch is yet. He is comfortable. Betty’s cold is still going strong.

 

 

 

Tuesday, December 29, 1987

 

Well we got snow last night and is snowing some today. Not heavy. Got the regular work done, made a pudding and some chocolate fudge. I worked at the desk some. Billie sweeping the snow off steps and driveway. Betty to the doctors today to get a shot for her cold. It is bad. Milan is better and is out of intensive care.

 

 

 

 

Wednesday, December 30, 1987 Bill 79 today at Mercy Hospital

 

This is been a very cold and windy day. I done up the work, got ready and went to Portland to the Mercy Hospital for Bill’s 79^th birthday. Dorothea, Billie, Betty Smith, Kim, Brogan, Carmen and me. Brogan did him more good than all the medicine and doctors ever was. He was glad all came to see him. It was such a cold day. David came down here and stayed with Kassie and the house while we were gone. That was kind of him.

 

 

 

December 25 - 27, 1987

 

 

Friday, December 25, 1987

 

A big day. Brogan made the day. She was very cute but has a bad cold. Got ready, went down to Betty’s after about 8 AM. They had the turkey and roast pork a cooking and all was cooking for the feed. They all had a lot of nice gifts and Brogan was so cute. Roast pork, turkey, gravies, turnip, boiled onions, shell beans, celery, relish, hot rolls, pumpkin bread, chocolate, pecan, lemon sponge pies, chocolate cake, Boston cream. Guests Walt, Betty, Carmen, Kim, Zack, Brogan, Eddie, Susan, Vince, Chris, Monica, Joy, Kathy, Cindy, Fern, Dorothea, Dave and Jeff, Billie, Milan and Betty, Sue Paul and me. Bill was in hospital. It was a cloudy dreary day, drizzle. All pitched in and helped. Billie and I came home, had a bite to eat then we began on the tree. We got things put away, cleaned up at about 11 PM. Betty did too.

 

 

 

Saturday, December 26, 1987

 

This has been a quiet day. I didn’t have much to do except regular work. I picked up things and put away from Christmas. I baked some very good beans, it seems funny with just two of us here.

 

 

 

Sunday, December 27, 1987 Milan to hospital

 

A quite nice day. I got the breakfast. Walt up for coffee. This morning early Milan had a lot of pain in his chest and arms. He drove himself to the hospital. He was put into intensive care. He was very bad. Betty, Walt, Dorothea and Betty S all down to see him. Walt, Betty and I went to Portland to see Bill. Also Dorothea and Jeff. He don’t look very good and his stomach is a sight.

 

 

 

 

December 22 - 24, 1987 Christmas Eve

 

Tuesday, December 22, 1987

 

A nice sunny day. I got up, done my work and did my washing. Then Betty came and I went down to Betty’s. Milan, Betty, me and then Carmen, Kim and Brogan came. We made cornballs, pumpkin bread and chocolate fudge. I came home, watched my shows. David was here. Carmen did the shopping. I feel so sorry for her at this time. She is such a good girl, kind and thoughtful girl. I hope she will have a happy time during this holiday besides her girl.

 

 

 

Wednesday, December 23, 1987

 

I been busy all day. I made a lemon sponge pie, made a cake and frosted three cakes. I made two loaves of bread. I went down and babysat Brogan. Betty had to go away for a couple hours. Carmen worked from 7 AM to 3 PM. Kim came down to Betty’s and changed Brogan and put her to bed. Dorothea called at Betty’s today. She brought a card in for Betty to see. Bill is bad today. His stomach is big as a washtub. Carmen is having the Willette family for Christmas tonight.

 

 

 

Thursday, December 24, 1987 BILL TO HOSPITAL

 

This morning Bill not any better so he decided to go to the hospital. He is a sight to be seen. His stomach is as big around as a barrel. He was having pain. Milan came and he had a pair of pants that he could get around him so he got ready and Milan took them down. They decided to send him right in to Portland. His condition is serious. Dr. Poliner was the one taking Winchenbach’s place. Well this has been a very busy day for everyone trying to prepare and get ready for tomorrow. In evening we all went to Betty and Milan’s for the Christmas Eve. They had a lot of nice gifts. They came up here and got a lot of nice cards, expensive things, and money. Betty Smith and us had a nice lunch. Which they all enjoyed very much.

 

December 18 - 21, 1987

 

 

Friday, December 18, 1987

 

A nice sunny day. I done up the work. Washed. Watched soaps. Betty called. She and Betty S down to the nursing home and called to see Dot. We watch soaps in PM. Zack here for supper. Betty had her annual dinner guest.

 

 

 

Saturday, December 19, 1987

 

It was cloudy when we got up, it soon cleared and the sun came out. A nice day. David came down for a visit. Carmen and Brogan called. Bill got his insurance check $1614.89. I did housework, washed floors, swept and dusted. Betty and Walt up to New Hampshire. I talked with Dorothea tonight. Jeff has a new job and is doing very well. He is manager of the department where he works. It is installing stereos in cars. He likes it.

 

 

 

Sunday, December 20, 1987

 

Snow. It was cloudy and snowing when we got up. I got breakfast, did up the work. Walt up for the Sunday morning coffee. I made out my schedule for the week. Quite a lot to do.

 

 

 

Monday, December 21, 1987

 

I been busy. I done regular work, washed, made two cakes. Got a chicken stew supper. Carmen didn’t come today. She was over to Lewiston. It was a good day for her.

 

 

December 14 - 17, 1987

 

Monday, December 14, 1987

 

A partly cloudy day, some sun. I got up, did my washing. I felt better. I cooked a roast beef dinner. Carmen came and cleaned. She has to work tonight. Brogan came with Carmen. She is a smart cute little girl. A Spitfire sometimes. I hope she gets over it. Carmen is so busy all the time. She went to town for us today. Kim worked tonight too. Well this morning David came down for the first time since his operation. He looks good. He visited a long while.

 

 

 

Tuesday, December 15, 1987

 

Got the tree in today. Carmen and Betty. Then Carmen, Betty and Kim did the decorating. Also Brogan. I did the ironing, made a apple pie. Did up rest of the work. Billie got all shook up because of the tree.

 

 

 

Wednesday, December 16, 1987

 

We had a big snowstorm last night and snowed all day. Not too hard. I done up the regular work, made two batches of fudge. I made a Jell-O and chocolate pudding. In evening Betty took me, Betty and Milan over to Carmen and Brogan’s to see the tree. It is a beautiful one. We enjoyed the visit very much. Brogan was pleased that it was not we came over and Carmen too. Brogan was putting on her acts for us. The traveling wasn’t too bad. I feel so sorry for Carmen. I wish she had a good sensible husband. Someone to be responsible for them.

 

 

 

Thursday, December 17, 1987

 

I made rest of the fudge today. Carmen and Brogan here. We looked after Brogan while Carmen went down to the Christmas party at the hospital. Kim also attended.