[Magdalen] Respite Update

[James Handsfield]

Driving back to Atlanta in the morning - taking a different route (U.S. 29 south).  Near Danville, I’ll pass the site of the wreck of Old 97, which really happened.  Train 97 was the mail train and had a deadline to reach Spenser, NC, which was the reason for the increased speed - estimated up to 75 mph, not the 90 of legend.  Jim didn’t make it.

I’ve had a good visit here in Charlottesville, seeing Didi again, and seeing Monticello with Matthew on Wednesday, a wonderful meet with Grace and Suzie and Didi.  Today I did a few sundry things and had a last meal with Didi.  I’ll hit the road sometime around 8:00 AM.  

I’ll pick Marcy up late morning or early afternoon on Sunday.

Thank you for all your prayers and encouragement.

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” — Nelson Mandela

Jim Handsfield
jhandsfield at att.net




> On Jul 8, 2015, at 9:35 PM, James Handsfield <jhandsfield at att.net> wrote:
> 
> I arrived in Charlottesville last evening at 7:30, the trip made easier by listening to Sirius XM Willie’s Roadhouse the whole way - not one repeated song!
> 
> Marcy is ensconced at Hospice Atlanta Center run by Visiting Nurse Association for the duration.  This morning she called me very upset about something regarding her meds.  At her request I called and spoke to her social worker who said she’d figure it out and make whatever corrections are needed (IMO, probably none).
> 
> Matthew drove down from northern Virginia today where he’s working mostly in Louden County on a state senate campaign.  We visited Monticello together which we really enjoyed.  After we met with my cousin, Didi, for dinner (at Versace - excellent Italian cuisine).  Matthew’s on his way back north now.  While we were at dinner, Marcy called - unintentionally - but she sounded in good spirits and was happy to be able to chat a bit with Matthew.
> 
> I’m finally starting to relax and enjoy myself apart from Marcy’s care.  Thank you all for your prayers.
> 
> “The worst form of corruption is acceptance of corruption.”  Herblock
> 
> Jim Handsfield
> jhandsfield at att.net <mailto:jhandsfield at att.net>
> 
> 
> 
>