Settling In

The view out our car window driving through Kansas was the same for miles.

We are in our apartment in Kansas City, MO (KCMO) settling in nicely and have been blessed so far.  Today, it was really windy and clouding up for possible rain, but we could not have asked for better weather (over potentially treacherous stretches) during our drive.  And for all you "nay-sayers" -- the car also did really well.  Fred had some leg/ankle/foot swelling from sitting so long, but all around he managed and was peppy today after a couple of good night's sleep. 



The apartment is lacking our furry family, but it is really nice, quiet, secure, close to shops, restaurants, and most importantly  only a little more than a mile from the hospital.  The team at our apartment complex are the best.  They worked like mad to have it furnished and clean, with linens, cable and utilities ready for us.  They even had the dining room table set, as though they were staging it.  Adorable!  The manger, Amy, closes the office at 6pm, but volunteered to stay as late as necessary to get us in by that Friday night.  Thank goodness we did not have to put her out, but the offer eased our minds for sure.

I had planned on bringing our Vitamix and juicer, but there was not room for an extra book of matches, so those stayed at home.  (Vitamix? /Shoes? ... Vitamix? ...  Shoes? -- shoes won!) We did some shopping at the local Walmart and Whole Foods, purchased an inexpensive juicer, filled the fridge with goodies and have found a place for everything.


Outside our apartment with Aunt Jill.

We had some visitors already.  My Aunt Jill from Oklahoma drove up with her friend Mary on Friday and stayed with relatives in Paola, Kansas, which is about 45 minutes away. The plan was to be our "safety net" just in case we couldn't get into KCMO in time to occupy our apartment on Friday.  Instead they were able to pop by on Saturday, take a look around the apartment and breathe a sigh of relief that we were not in a sketchy area and had done well.  She followed up her inspection by taking us to lunch at Country Club Plaza.  (Thanks Aunt Jill!)

Meanwhile, back home, we know everything and everyone is cared for by loving hands.  Angie, who is staying at the house and looking after Tank, Biff, and Pizmo,  pushed our morning call on Saturday because Biff was sacked out on her leg and she didn't want to disturb him.  Good call, Angie! Gotta love her for that one.  And Lawrence and Bita came by today to start Fred's vintage motorcycles and have some fun time in the yard with the pups.  They and sent us videos of the dogs (and even one of the Ariel firing up -- especially for Fred).  Thanks you guys!


Fred got the computer and internet all dialed in, so I will return to working remotely tomorrow.  I got the kitchen dialed in, so we can focus on staying healthy while we wait for "the call."



Thanks for all of your love and support.