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) |
| 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