After traveling nearly 3,000 miles round trip, David and I finally arrived home on Saturday evening. We were both pooped as both of us have a nasty summer cold! But we had a great trip and did a lot.

First off, we had several great visits with my adopted son, Javid, and made arrangements to start moving him to our area in Minnesota where he wants to be, instead of in a nursing home. Now all I have to do is find him housing here and get all the paperwork done. Whew.

Jackie-and-Javid

In between visits, when Javid had to be lying down, David and I visited two of our old homesteads, one near Craig, and the other way up the mountain, north of Jefferson City. (I thought David was insane for driving 7 miles up a 4 x 4 trail littered with granite rocks and washouts — with his Monte Carlo!) But after a few tense moments, we did make it. That area is much the same as it was, glowing with wildflowers among big pine and spruce trees. It felt good but sad to be back.

David-old-homestead

Our Craig area homestead was easier to get to but we felt bad because the place had fallen into disrepair. No one was living there and it looked lonely. But we did pop in on our best friends up there, Ron and Gloria, and had a wonderful visit that was much too short.

Now that I’m back, I’m trying to get caught up and also trying to find Javid an apartment with personal care assistance. Everything is hard with a nasty head cold, though. Lots of vitamin C and hot showers! The garden looks great but the weeds are coming on strong with all the rain and heat we’ve been having. — Jackie

8 COMMENTS

  1. Hah! I knew there was a reason I liked you, Jackie…we both lived in Montana at one time or another (the wife and I lived on Canyon Ferry Lake near Helena from ’06 to ’10)! Man, I miss that state!

    TXCOMT

  2. Marilyn,

    Thanks for the support. Yes, Will is a special guy and I’m sure thankful to have him.

  3. Katherine Jordahl,

    Thanks for the information. We’ve been this route before with four handicapped children plus taking care of Mom and Dad in their last years. I think we’ve got a lead on an apartment with a good support system available. Now all the paperwork…. We’ll get it done.

  5. Jackie, it is wonderful that you and David could make the trip. I can’t imagine how thankful Javid was to have you both visit. Plus, the hope of moving back home must exciting for all of you. I believe that our children are one of the most precious gifts God has given us. I will continue to keep you all in prayer. Hoping that the transition goes well. Will is a jewel for his part in all this! Marilyn in SWMo

  7. Re your son…I don’t know if your area has the 211 system (just dial that for referrals to a variety of helping agencies) but I’ve found that helpful for information. First Link also helps. Your county social service agency should have a list of approved homes, adult foster homes, etc. that provide a variety of services (self pay or otherwise) ranging from limited cares to more advanced. We used an adult foster care home for a family member once, it was like an apartment but had 24 hour supervision and meal assistance. good luck navigating the maze!

  8. So good to see that Javid will be able to live where he desires and be out of the nursing home.
    For the cold( this sounds daunting, but works!).
    One quart chicken broth
    One peeled onion, quartered
    One head garlic, peeled
    One teaspoon red pepper flakes
    One tablespoon curry powder
    One bunch cilantro
    One bunch parsley
    Bring all to boil, reduce to simmer, cook about a half hour until all veggies soft. Puree in blender…drink by the cup with the juice of one lemon. Inhale the fumes.

    Store in refrigerator when cool. . Get well soon
    ( got this recipe years ago from an article on soups that really work…this stimulates cells to fight infection and clears the cogestion)

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