Author Archives: Sylvia

Hope you enjoy

Posted on August 1, 2018 by Sylvia
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A few pictures, these from Scotland and N. Ireland.  Hope you enjoy. (click pics to enlarge) View from Edinburgh Castle:           Rathlin Island                     Portmuck, Islandmagee (that’s … Continue reading →

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Time permitting

Posted on July 31, 2018 by Sylvia
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We are back from a wonderful visit to Scotland and Ireland.  The scenery was spectacular – oohs and aaahs at the top of virtually every hill and around every bend in the road – and there was no lack of … Continue reading →

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Finally

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Sylvia
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Finally a chance to give an update . I’ve had difficulty with connections  and re-charging my tablet. First, our grandson is doing really really well. In the past two days his body has shown signs of accepting the new bone … Continue reading →

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All went well

Posted on July 3, 2018 by Sylvia
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First an update on our grandson…. The bone marrow transplant was done yesterday.  Grandson and his 12-year-old donor sister are “fine.”  All went well. Now grandson embarks on another journey.  Most children develop mucisitis a few days after the graft/transplant.  … Continue reading →

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Unable to open new pages where new ones needed

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Sylvia
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Another one of those ‘read it and weep’ articles:  for so so many reasons. 28 June 2018:  Accused priests. Millions in quiet payouts. And it was all kept on a list Time is scarce for me right now, so I … Continue reading →

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Just not possible

Posted on June 26, 2018 by Sylvia
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Previously convicted Archdiocese of Ottawa priest Father Barry McGrory has a court date in Ottawa this morning: 26 June 2018: 10:15 am, pre-trial discovery,  Ottawa courthouse (161 Elgin St.) As much as I would love to be there it’s just … Continue reading →

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All went well

Posted on June 16, 2018 by Sylvia
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We got home shortly after 10 pm last night.  This one of those rare times that I have difficulty saying it’s good to be home 🙁 Our hearts are back in Cincinnati. Anyway, the trip went well.  Weather was beautiful, … Continue reading →

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Leaving is painful

Posted on June 14, 2018 by Sylvia
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We are heading for home in the morning.  For a variety of reasons decision made that the trip to Ireland with grand-daughters will carry on.  We will be back to Ohio as soon as the trip is over. Our grandson’s … Continue reading →

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Good day yesterday

Posted on June 13, 2018 by Sylvia
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A big day yesterday.  We finally got the news; two of our grandson’s little sisters are matches ☺  The 12-year-old will be the donor.  One other genetic test – the last – is due back today.  That determines how they … Continue reading →

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Big day today

Posted on June 11, 2018 by Sylvia
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Big day today – we’ll find out if there is a sibling match for bone marrow transplant, and, son in law and rest of family should arrive this afternoon from Nebraska. Another run up to Dayton yesterday to look at … Continue reading →

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