January 22, 2018


Busy, busy time for us.
·      After 24 years, the publishing business I’ve worked with is closing/retiring. Over the last 12 years especially, the people of our company have been a great sense of support and friendship.
·      After living for the past 8 ½ years at Care Meridian, Kathie’s care facility will be closing. I have found a new care facility nearby our home, about the same travel time. The staff has given Kathie wonderful care and we wish the best for all these friends.
·      Since November, I’ve attended 4 memorial services of friends. Kathie’s last roommate from Coronado Hospital, whom I’ve stayed in contact with, passed away after dealing with a lifetime of disability. We celebrated each of the 4 and prayed for the families.
·      In November, I added the task of caring for a near 90-year-old cousin. I am well versed at being a healthcare advocate and was honored to have her trust. She is now in hospice, peaceful, and very comfortable.

We navigated the busy holidays, struggling to share peace and joy. I again, shared my goal, with all our children of, “Choose Joy!” On Christmas night, I always kiss Kathie and let her know I have done my best to share the holidays at her level of entertaining. I also let her know that she is missed. Side note: when I decorate the tree, I always try to string the light to her specifications… pushed back into the branches. I continue to kept my sanity while competing this task, just barely.

In February, Kathie will be moved, I will be retired and we will begin a New Year of changes, care and living inside of God’s will. I’m looking forward to our next steps. I will let you know of our progress.

Blessings in 2018,
Dave & Kathie Jones

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  1. Carol LangMarch 3, 2018 at 4:08 PM

    I'm just reading thing. Sounds like major changes for you. Thinking of you.

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