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Friday, October 26, 2012

Good Times


Old and new friends have been helping Gary and I get out and do some fun things.  
I can't take him places by myself, so these times have been sweet.  
I only have a smattering of photos 
and they don't always show who's along with us, 
but that's because they were usually the ones taking the pictures.  :)

BRIDGEPORT LAKE
A walk around the lake with sweet friends

Investigating the lawn (the wheelchair is needed when Gary gets tired)
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Fountain demos
This came about when I mentioned to our Bible Study group 
that Gary & I are not able to get out together anymore. 
Sure enough they set up a sign up system 
so we could have someone go along with us on a regular basis.
 
VALENCIA MALL

Can't go wrong with a Cinnabon.

Or Anniversary Blend
 We usually have 2 outings a week, which are approx. 1 1/2 hours.  
That's about all we can handle. 

VENTURA COUNTY FAIR


With all the sights, sounds, and smells
Getting tired

Horticulture Exhibit







These outings are the highlights of our week.  
Gary gets some exercise and I get to enjoy some time with friends.   
Sometimes we just do something kind of "normal" like...

BROWSING THOUGH LOWES

The old stomping grounds
A walk through Lowes

Or, like today, we went somewhere new (to us)...
 
THE PATIOS SHOPPING AREA
"The Patios" at the Valencia Mall

Our happy companions

The fountains capture Gary's interest
Happy to be out in the fresh Autumn air
One of our favorite places is the beautiful...

DESCANSO GARDENS
Inspecting the Koi pond at Descanso Gardens

The rocks catch Gary's eye.
 Sometimes we don't go very far...we even like to walk around our own...

FRIENDLY VALLEY
Resting after a nice walk at the recreational area gardens. 
Did you know that at the corner of McBean and Newhall Ranch, there are...

DUCK PONDS
Watching & listening to the water feature

Tending the garden (I keep a hand on his "gait belt" when he's on the move, because his balance is terrible now, and he "scissor steps" sometimes.)

To all of you who have been my "second set of hands" 
so that Gary and I could spend some time enjoying life together, 
may I say MANY THANKS! 

"For he will not dwell unduly on the days of his life, 
because God keeps him busy with the joy of his heart."
 Ecclesiastes 5:20

6 comments:

  1. What wonderful friends and outings! It doesn't really matter, does it, that they can't remember the outing?! Those pictures may help, however. All you interact with you are blessed by helping, I'm sure.

    Hugs,
    Carol

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    1. I think the pleasure of the experience, carries on throughout the day.

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  2. You are such an inspiration to me Laurie. I can see Jesus shining through your life as you serve and minister to your husband.

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  3. Oh Laurie,
    Friends are such a blessing!! I truly don't know how I would have made it without our wonderful and faithful friends.

    The pictures are so sweet!!! Wonderful treasures and memories. It's so good to see you and Gary having adventures and fun.

    I keep you all in my prayers!!
    Hugs,

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  4. I am so glad that you've been blessed this way! It's so good to see the body of Christ in action, comforting one another as God has comforted us all. I don't need to tell you to enjoy these times or to give thanks-you obviously do!-but thank you for sharing them.

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