Carol Diary 2020 – Page 4 – Julie's Journal

Carol Diary 2020 Jan 3

January 3

We had a nice long chat this morning. You said it has been raining non-stop there so you’re going to walk at the mall. You are thinking about cleaning out your studio, keeping the things you want and selling the rest for $100.00. The buyer has to take EVERYTHING or nothing.

You told me about having breakfast with Don and asking Alexa to make different animal sounds. Alexa asked if you would like to hear fart sounds and you couldn’t get her to stop. You two thought all of that was pretty funny. (laugh)

Julie Diary 2021 Jan 2

January 2, 2020

Taking my Christmas tree down today I was reminded of you and the special gifts you gave me for Christmas and my birthday.

You made a beautiful Shuttefly album for all of us with pictures from your 80th birthday cruise and beyond. You brought me piano books to practice after I told you I am trying to learn to play. You gave me a pretty coffee mug — handmade — that you picked out just for me. You also gave me a colorful Swarovski crystal necklace! But what made me think of you and your creative love was a tiny envelope with a tiny card with a little gold tree on it that just says (heart) Mom. I put in in the tree. (heart)

Julie Diary 2020 Jan 1

January 1, 2020

How fun to hear about Michael’s 5th birthday party at your house. You didn’t realize it would be a birthday celebration but it worked out fine. You had fun going outside with Michael for a little adventure through the neighbor’s yard and down the street. You said Michael calls you Grandma Julie and I can tell you were smiling when you said that.

You always have been good at taking time to be with all of us — one on one and giving all of your attention to us. What a lovely gift!