Joy's transition

We prayed for a long time about Joy's transition to this facility. We wondered what she would think about new surroundings and everything. She can't talk so we will never know these answers.  But Mrs. Bose who brought Joy from Shepherds remarked over and over again about the fine place where Joy is living, and the great staff they have and how much they are dedicated to their work. Mrs. Bose spent two days helping them understand some of the ways to communicate with Joy and how to "read" her to know what she needed.  We are so indebted to Mrs. Bose for this great service to us. Joy has adapted so very well and quickly to life there. What a blessing it is.   It is more than we could ever imagine.  Yesterday Ruth decided it was best to meet her family at a half-way point and leave Ferndale, because a big storm was forecast to come in during the night.  Here in Ferndale it has already "hit".  The wind is blowing hard and the drifts make it almost impossible for us to get out of the garage now.  Our son came to Lynden, picked up Ruth Bose and took her to Mt. Vernon, WA where her daughter and son-in-law met her.  We appreciate Rawlie's doing as I was starting to feel bad and knew I shouldn't make that trip. Thank you all for praying.  We appreciate it much.