Moving to Bloomington

Mom's back deck. There's a big fenced yard, perfect for the Grand dog.

This time next week, if all goes as planned, Mom will be in her new home in Bloomington. Our dear 92 year-old mother says she'd like to be nearer her family now and that's exactly what is going to happen. We found a sweet ranch-stlyle home on a quiet street in an established neighborhood just south of Southdale, where she'll get all the personal care she needs and be able to plan and execute her own daily activities.
Closer? Here's what Google maps says: Each of her six kids will be much, much closer. Stan was 146 miles away from Mom in Alexandria, that's been reduced to 16. Virg was 131, that's been reduced to 8. Linda was 136, now it's 32; Steve was 180, now 74; Becky was 388, marked down to 247. (Sounds like a sale, doesn't it.) Sosie, who flies in from California, will be just a short cab ride from the airport. . . if she can't bum a ride from a sibling. Mom will be closer to her many grandchildren as well. Great grandchildren too.
This is very significant as we all age, particularly in Minnesota where blizzards sweeping the tundra discourage the bravest soul.
Virg is heading up the transition team with an assist from Sosie and a grandchild or two.
Come visit Mom in her new home soon. We're happy and we know she will be too. She's packed and excited. We'll introduce you to the new place next week. There will be full coverage of this happy event. Welcome home, Mom!