Weather and Food

Journal Entry - 10 June 2006
From: Heri
Location: Connecticut

You know I arrived here in the midst of a thunderstorm. It's been raining ever since! But today? Happy day - the sun came out!

No pets here, but several of her neighbors have cats and dogs. One cat often drops by. Ginny tells me there are other critters who visit .. deer ... racoon .. but I haven't seen any of those yet. So I'll say it now: I want to meet some CT Critters! Do you suppose now it will happen soon? :)

I've met the special homemakers who come in to give Ginny a welcome hand. Nice folks & a big help for her. They support other older or disabled folks too. They have work and get income - and the folks they help are able to live in their own homes instead of nursing homes and such. Looks like it's a good thing for everyone. Ginny says I'm going to beome an expert on elder issues

The other night we went to Bull's Bridge Inn just a few miles north of here to have what they call their Early Bird Special. Four of us there (counting me). Had a full course turkey dinner with potatoes and veggies - plus a salad bar - all for $8.95. Mmmmmmm, good!

I think I'm going to go to church with Ginny tomorrow if she's feeling up to it and I've heard something about a Ladies Group that meets up on tuesday morning. We'll see what happens and I'll tell you all about it! :)

Will write again soon.
Your Heri Poh

New Family Member

Journal Entry for 8 June 2006
From: Ginny
Location: Connecticut

My, Heri has so many stories of his travels! He's settled in here quite nicely and we've found we both like to tell stories So, looks like we're going to get on together quite well! :)

I love his backpack, his sweaters & his scrapbooks I'll be adding to his scrapbook over the time that he's here.

By the way, I don't get this computer jargon. What's a blog?

I've decided that Heri is my adoptive grandson He can call me Grandma Ginny

Have been thinking about what I might show him while he's here and things we might talk about and I'm sure he'll tell you all about it over the days ahead.

It's great to have this little fellow here! :)

Ginny in Connecticut

I'm in Connecticut now! :)

Journal Entry for 5 June 2006
From: Heri
Location: Connecticut

Hi everyone! Well, as you see, I've left Alabama & have arrived in Connecticut.

Anna Marie wrote about my Alabama adventures in the scrapbook I carry with me, but I do want to tell you that I learned a lot about people during that part of my journey - and many of the things you humans do to support each other. I'm pretty impressed. I also learned all about the VA Hospital. We did many 250 miles trips there while I was with Anna Marie.

I was kind of scared when I first arrived in CT yesterday - June 3rd. There was a huge thunderstorm going on. The postal carrier set me down on something and left! Ginny found me the next day - just as she came home from church. I was on the picnic table on her front porch! I didn't get wet and when she opened my box, I found a smiling face. She brought me inside and made me feel welcome right away. Seems all you POH Hostesses must have that in common: warm & welcoming from the first moment I arrive!

Ginny took me with her to a doctor's appointment. I listened to them talk about her rheumatoid arthritis I don't know if bears ever have that or not, but it sure doesn't sound like a fun thing! Her doctor was nice though and Ginny says I'm now learning about "senior issues" Sounds good to me. You all know by now how much I enjoy learning about different kinds of people, ways of living, cultures and places. Guess that's why we've called this my Heritage Express!

Wonder what this CT part of my journey will be like and what Ginny's world is all about? I'll write again and let you know! :)

Your Heri Poh