The Hannah Family

Claire’s Sweet 16

I took her, Dave and 4 of her friends to the mall for shopping and dinner at the Cheesecake Factory. They had a great time and are worn out after a long day at school. Just realized in all the running around, I didn’t any pictures! 

New Bear Companion

Mom’s Moose (or reindeer or whatever it was) is MIA so Claire gifted her with an “I Love You” Bear.

This boy bought his first car tonight

Matt is moving to Charlotte, NC to be closer to friends (and hopefully begin a lucrative career now that he is a college graduate). He will be 26 Sunday. I’m remembering how often I stopped baby Matt from eating cat food, running into traffic... - insert catastrophe here. I hope Charlotte is ready to run interference for me.

2 new pets

After mourning Ozzie, Claire welcomed 2 tiny Robo dwarf hamsters to room with her. Welcome brothers, Archie and Ari. Archie is on the right with whiter eyebrows. Together, they weigh a entire ounce. Apparently Roborovski hamsters can live in harmony in pairs so we’re giving it a go.

Mom attended mass at the facility again today

Father was waiting for the final wheelchair to roll in.

Hospice update

Scott from hospice called when I was observing at the high school today. He said Mom has been recertified for hospice for another 6 months because of her continued weight loss. If you’re keeping track folks, she’s been on hospice for 18 continuous months. He called her a beautiful soul, said he likes visiting her and said, “I don’t mean this in a bad way, but I cannot believe she’s still here.” I told him I understand what he means and asked him about her latest weight as she’s rail thin; he’s going to call me late this week with that number. In the meantime they’re keeping a close eye on her, along with the regular registered nurses. She’s calm, sleeping most of the time now, eating what she wants, pain-free, with intact skin. I hate that Mom’s sick, but I’m very grateful for every single angel taking such good care of her. 

Holiday shirt

Same condition

In time for her birthday on the 13th

Claire’s braces came off today! Claire and Dave “only” ($$$) needed braces one time. Mark (second time we were married), Matt, and Katie each had braces twice (thank goodness 😉), but it was expensive. Meanwhile, I have the straightest teeth in the family with no intervention. I wish the kids had followed after me in the “no intervention needed” camp, but I’m happy we all have solid chompers now. #wearyourretainers

(Shout out to Georgina for the generous gift of winter wear to the Hannahs years ago. The six of us cannot thank you enough and I know you recognize the sweatshirt ❤️.)

Sleeping in the hall