Sunday, October 15, 2023

Drive to Okeechobee - Sunday 10/15/23

Sunday, Alyzabeth and I accomplished so much. We retrieved the box of items Joy's daughter's left for us, a quilt rack, a magazine rack, Joy's rolling pin; then a quick drive tour of University of Central Florida and Stetson.
During our drive, Laurie messengered us about where we were going "south".
How far south are you coming?
You sent: We are on I95 south, going to Okeechobee, then turning around and driving back home. My MIL passed (8/08/23) and we are picking up some belongings at her home for the family. Laurie Clarke said: I’m so sorry to hear that
You sent: You had a wonderful trip to the west - great seeing all the pictures. Sorry it started due to the loss of Chris’ brother.
Laurie Clarke: It ended up reconnecting with family for him and for me meeting a good portion of his family for the first time.
You sent: Glad you met the family. We are sorry that we didn’t get a “Maine” family representative to the funeral.
Laurie: Just remember you are always welcome here if and when I’m town. We do have a never used queen sleeper sofa in the living room as well as a queen bed in the spare room
You sent: Thank you. Once Alyzabeth is in college, we plan to travel more.
Laurie Clarke: Just would need a few days notice to move Fishing rods out of the bedroom..lol. You sent: I am very happy that Chris reconnected. Family is Family. Laurie: Me too.
Our drive to Okeechobee - AA did a very good job driving the 4.5 hours (with gas and lunch stops).
Lunch at Wendy's:
Leaving home, Ford and Ginger stayed home (last minute decision).
Okeechobee: We met with Phyllis (met her in the past, at the mail room with Joy). Phyllis was with Joy during her last three days:
The canal and boat dock:
Walking to the bathhouse:
Our last smile in remembrance of Grandpa Morgan and Nana Joy! Loved them!
For Sale:
From Joy's home: Box of photos and I took her rolling pin.
On our drive home, we stopped to drive around the UCF campus and Stetson campus.
Stetson College: We saw the baseball field, many sorority homes and resident halls:
With no stops after leaving Deland, we arrived home at 8:30 p.m. Long trip of 12 hours!

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