Porch Pictures

We had hoped our time in Tulsa would be spent with a mother who was going to recover. When that turned out not to be the case, our days were much more emotionally harrowing. But going home to Mom's house was a comfort. Her spirit of hospitality still reigned supreme. You could almost hear her offering coffee, the best seat, a sandwich, or a lap robe to take the chill off the knees! Mom sure knew how to make you comfortable. These pictures of porch-sittin' show how we would all get-together to visit. The beautiful yellow Mum plant was a gift from Art and Judy Casy, neighbors to Van and Irene, who fondly remembered Mom. Also, Irene brought over a very nice Callalily that we put next to the front door. Margaret sent a colorful bouquet of flowers to Mom in the hospital, too, which we put in the house.