After living in her house for 62 years, today Oma moved to Aldersgate Village Retirement Community. Actually, we moved her to Aldersgate. A recent home invasion and theft heighten our long-standing concerns about her safety. The move was not without resistance. Helen very wisely enlisted the services of the Topeka Police Department (and staff social worker) to help Oma understand that the move was for her own safety. Even then, the strong-willed Oma let her feelings about it be known.
But, by mid day she was semi-settled, sorta-smiley and super-ready for the 3 PM ice cream social ... that she attended with her friend Carolyn.
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Helen, Thanks for letting us know, what dear, dear lady, love your Mom, and so glad for this move for her. I am sure she let everyone know her thoughts, & feelings on the matter. When it is OK , I would love to visit her, please let me know. It has really taken my Mom a couple of years to feel more at home, & happy. But your mother loves people, and that will be so good for her, she has so much to give to others, & she will. Please send her Jack & I's love, and love to you and Dan. Sharon & Jack Hassett
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