Well, here we are at our favorite place in the USA, Morro Bay, California. As I look straight ahead, I see the Morro Rock protruding over 500 feet out of the Pacific Ocean. Just to the right of the rock I see the huge expanse of the Pacific Ocean. I can see the surf from my RV.
SUNDAY
We visited ‘our’ church today. It was nice to be welcomed by so many friends. Then we had lunch at the Cavalier Restaurant. We feel like things are ‘normal’ when we are here. The Hearst Castle area has always seemed like home to me. Perhaps I especially like it because our first visit to the castle, Nate was with us. He came here a couple of times with us, so this area has been ‘touched’ by him. We were scheduled to bring the whole family here on Presidents’ weekend, 1983, but Nate was killed just the week before. We came anyway. We were all in a daze, but I can sort of remember our trip. My mom and dad brought their travel trailer, and Matt stayed with them. Mike and Mellyn and Glen and I stayed in a motel near by the state park in San Simeon. We all enjoyed the castle tours, but the pictures we took that year show just how dazed we all were.
Now we just feel refreshed here. I think this is one place where we could live and feel content; however, there are some hurdles we’re not sure how to jump. For one thing, I don’t think we could afford to live in Cambria, but if we lived in Morro Bay, we would be about 20 miles from the church where we are most comfortable.
The town the church is in is a very wealthy town and they don’t even have a senior living facility. Apparently if people need help, they just hire live-in help rather than moving to a facility, which we could not afford, but we sure love the area. My dream is to find an apartment we can afford with a view of the ocean. I know, I know; I’m not asking much, now am I?
MONDAY
We went to the Bible study last night that we have always attended. It was great to be back with all of our friends.
WEDNESDAY
This is Wednesday, already. My last note on here was on Monday. Yesterday, Glen and I both visited the ER in SLO. I think Glen had flu-like symptoms and I had a hacking cough that would not leave. The ER gave us a private room for just the two of us, so for a while, we had matching beds and matching gowns! We both received excellent care and lots of attention. Glen got an IV which included medication for nausea and an EKG. I got a chest x-ray and a prescription for antibiotics and a diagnosis of Acute Bronchitis. Our nurse was very kind and we soon discovered that a dear friend of hers had just lost a son to an overdose. Of course, I gave her my card and recommended my book which I am sure she will purchase quickly. I always think our ‘contacts’ are amazing. I guess it shows that there are hurting people everywhere and if we are willing, God will give us opportunities to share our story and hopefully help others.
THURSDAY
Today we watched a rockett be launched at Vandenburg AFB. Then we took a walk on the beach and saw a blimp as it was gliding past the rock. There is always something going on here. I have been trying to walk in hopes that walking would help work the pain from my feet.
This entry is very simple and chatty, but I hope I will hear from ssome of you. Let me know how you’re doing.