Tulsa Visit

August 25 - August 28, 2012

We took several days off to visit family in Tulsa, Oklahoma and Sevierville, Tennessee.  This post is about our trip to Tulsa, Oklahoma. It is heavy with pictures as we tried to document each trip in their own special ways.

After a Mexican Meal in the Denver Airport

We left the Nashville airport to fly to Denver where we had a four hour layover.  Then we were on to Tulsa.  That made for a long day but the price was reasonable as we had Southwest Rapid Rewards for three legs of the trip which allowed us to only have to pay for one portion of one trip.  The return trip did not have a layover, only a plane change.

We went out to visit Aunt Nell, her son Paul, and his family.  In April she and Uncle Tommy had settled into a nice three room apartment.  July 26, my Uncle Tommy died from cancer.  He was 94.  Aunt Nell is faring well. After a 68 year marriage, I am sure there are times of total sorrow.  It is to be expected.  She receives many letters and calls from friends which help her spirits stay high.   

 

Walter, Paul & I Surround Aunt Nell

On Sunday, we accompanied Aunt Nell to her church which is about a good sized block from her apartment.  We also went to her Sunday school with her.  The Ruth Class, ladies over 70, enjoyed having Walter in the class, and to tell the truth, I think he enjoyed himself too.

The picture of Aunt Nell is in the main room of her three room apartment.  It is in a nice gated community.  The complex is for anyone.  When her eyes fail, Paul is already looking into moving her to an assisted living facility that is just down the road a few yards.

Olive Garden Meal with Family



DeTina and Daughter Divinity

 

On our anniversary day, we spent a good part of the day shopping with Aunt Nell.  She wanted several things and we felt that we could help out to give the others a break.  We found her needles, bedroom slippers, orange sticks, powder puff, etc.  We got smart and starting putting her in a wheelchair which saved everyone some energy.  She wanted curtains and a winter coat.  We priced several curtains in three different stores, but she decided she needed more information before purchasing any and I was glad of that.  DeTina had volunteered to go with her to Goodwill to look for the coat.  They thought she wanted a style that was not made anymore.  At the days end we met up at the Olive Garden for supper.  Mary Anne, Paul, Aunt Nell, DeTina and Divinity ate with us.  It was a great visit but not everyone got into the group picture.