Am I A Good Neighbor?

Almost 60 years ago, my mom and I went to Forest Laundromat in St. Charles, MO. The owner, Edna Smith, greeted and welcomed us. We were new to the community and new customers.  I loved Edna on site. I returned her greeting, “Hi, I’m Deana and I’m 5 years old. I’m going to be your friend.” We did become friends.  Her husband Henry and her son Mark become lifelong friends of the family. My mom and I were at their funerals and Mark recently was present during my mom’s Celebration of Life.  Until Henry and Edna’s deaths, my childhood photos were on their refrigerator alongside family photos. Mark and my brother Mark were close friends until my brother’s death.  My mom worked part time in the laundromat. We boated with them and enjoyed many river sandbar picnics. As a new teen driver I often visited Edna and Henry for advice. They were mentors and bonus parents. 💗 They lived and worked 8 blocks away from us until we moved a few miles away. This family taught me about neighboring, friendshi

  Puzzled to Pieces My neighbor, "RT," has delivered meals and desserts to my house many times during the past few years as my mother's health declined and before and after her Celebration of Life in April 2024. She joined family and friends at the service and continues looking for ways to reach out. She has taken me out for dinner and listens patiently.  One day, she invited me indoors to show her puzzle collection. She was hoping to find more of a particular variety. FINALLY, something I could do for her! I went online, searched, and ordered a "FEW" puzzle. They've been delivered, and I'd like to join her during the winter months to work on a few with her.  A friend and I put this one together BEFORE I gave it to RT. It has been a long time since I've pieced a puzzle together. It was very relaxing and led to conversations and storytelling. I'm looking forward to spending time with my neighbor. Puzzling slows you down and allows you to relax and

This video popped up in my Facebook feed. Mr. Roger sings his famous song to the Boston University Class of 1992.  It is a fabulous neighboring message.   https://fb.watch/sJi6i1WKbr/