[Magdalen] Respite Update

[Jon Egger]

That's interesting about the Old 97, Jim.  I thought it was lore, not real.

Your friend Didi Pancake has the coolest name!

Cangialosi and peace,
jon

On Fri, Jul 10, 2015 at 8:22 PM, James Handsfield <jhandsfield at att.net>
wrote:

> 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
>
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> > 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>
> >
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