Hello out there...

 The shopping complete, most gifts given (more on that later) and I was spoiled! This was the first Christmas since Denny passed that there was a celebration. The house was/is decorated in every room and outside too. Alan and Lisa wrapped many gifts for me.

The lovely statue is from Carol, Lisa's mom but all the other stuff...my Santas.   A battery operated flour sifter, an automatic soap dispenser for the kitchen and....

Beautiful earrings....

      a low temp cordless glue gun...charges in a minute!

A fantastic light weight and compact steam iron. Lisa and I saw this on a quilt show and I said that I liked it, now I have it.

Look at these socks! Must remember to keep these far far away from Murphy. Did I tell you he likes to eat socks....another time. There is also a pretty long sleeve blouse there.

The most special of my gifts....

This ornament is from the Ne Qwa Art collection...visit the link and you will see how they are hand painted...on the inside! All in all we had a wonderful Christmas. 

Did you happen to see the Cold Moon the other night....

I can not resist going outside to view any full moon. This was so bright.  It is called the Cold Moon because it appears at winter-time. Did you know this was the 13th full moon of 2020 and of course the last one. 

I know I have not been posting much. I have not felt myself on and off but especially this week. I will be visiting a new MD on Monday. This year has been such a trying time in many ways for many of us. Covid-19 is taking a toll on us. Loosing EvaP (mom) to it was a surprise to us as she was in a wonderful facility and was diagnosed only one week. Please remain diligent...keep distance when out and wear a mask. I do believe it does help.  

We mailed  gifts on December 3rd with expected delivery by December 7th....there are still 5 gifts out in la la land...no idea when they will arrive to their destination!

I wish for all of you a healthy and happy 2021 new year. 

Thank you for all your kind words and for the caring friendship. So many times your comments and emails have meant so much. 

 

 Today mom will be interred with Dad  

Eva A. (Grieco) Piccirilli

December 9, 1926 ~ October 11, 2020

93, of Johnston, RI, passed peacefully on October 11, 2020.  She was the daughter of Luigi and Grazia Grieco. Formerly from Cranston RI, she was the wife of the late Joseph Piccirilli. She was preceded by son in law Dennis Horton and is survived by Grace Horton, Linda C. Piccirilli and Alan J. Piccirilli, also 5 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren and a sister, Rose Marie Dell Ventura of N.C., also Lisa Wery, Peter Hagopian and Colleen Piccirilli.  No services at this time. 

 Visit NardolilloFH.com for online condolences.

Special thank you to cousin Maria Piccirilli who took mom to doctor appointments and shopping.

Thank you to all the "cousins" for taking her out to lunch so frequently. She would tell me the gang took her out for lunch!

Thank you for the notes on Facebook and here on the blog as well as the beautiful cards we have received. Due to the restrictions for Covid-19 there will be no services just prayers before burial with a few family members present.

One year ago today

 Can you believe it is one year ago today that The Brother Alan and Lisa arrived to set up home with me??? So much has happened. There were adjustments and changes and 2 people added to the home. For 2 years that Dennis had passed I lived alone and did as I pleased. It took just a short time for us to get used to the new arrangements...mostly on my part.  Then we added Murphy. I no longer need to take care of the garden, take out trash and recycle, there is help with other chores and Alan and I share the cooking. One of the other good things for me is that I do not like to drive anymore and now I do not have to.

I wanted a few things done and Alan was able to do them with no trouble. Fencing in the garden to keep Murphy out! New lights here and there.... and this is the latest project....

I hated the verticals in my room. I wanted this look and Alan was able to do it in a day. I now have more privacy from the lanai and garden area. With the weather eventually cooling down the lanai will be used more and as you can see my room opens to it.

Here are a few pictures of changes------

The brick pavers were extended to square off the garden and the fencing goes all around the planting area. The pond was removed after a week of jack hammering.

Our rose and kitchen garden. We did not plant the chives in here and Murphy ate them all!

It wasn't all work....Lisa and Alan lounged in the pool they bought for Murphy who will not go in it!

We made changes around the inside in all rooms to make it ours. I am sure there will be more in time but for now our home is comfy and yes at times like a 3 ring circus but we would not have it any other way.

Murphy has gone from a scruffy puppy 

To a handsome one year old who still acts like a puppy!

Yes, during this past year many things happened. As you may know, this past week we lost our mom. EvaP had been in a nursing facility. Slowly she lost ground; dementia and falls and then Covid. EvaP was 93 and lived a good life. She travelled, she enjoyed her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her nieces and nephews were important to her...she loved their monthly lunches when she was well. She passed peacefully in her sleep on Sunday morning October 11th, the last of that generation. My cousins and I are now the older ones! Thank you to many of you who sent her cards and letters during her adjustment to the new living arrangements. It really did help.

All in all, so many new things----- many changes happened---- so many changes yet to come---- we are ready. 

Thank you for stopping by and for you kind words and sympathy notes. Thank you for your friendship.

A sad day

 Very early this morning, our mom who I call EvaP, passed away quietly. Many of  you were so helpful when she went into the nursing home by sending her cards and letters. It did help her adjust. She really enjoyed receiving them. 

Mom was a lady who loved to travel back in the day and visited several countries and Islands. She loved living the 11 years in Florida and going to Disney often. EvaP would have been 94 this December.

We will not be having any service at this time due to the Covid-19 issues. Brother Alan, sister Lyn and I thank you for the attention you gave to EvaP.