The Plaza Diner

This afternoon we met Maurice and Anne in Vestal for a late lunch. They had gone over there to set up Anne's therapy out-patient sessions, and we all thought it would be fun to meet for a last lunch together. We went to the Plaza Diner. It is in a modern building but has the menu of an old time diner. You can get almost anything to eat, and they bring you large portions, too. Our waitress was Tami and was excellent, never hurrying us at all.

While we were sitting there, in came an older lady with a huge cake. At first we thought she had arrived for a family celebration, and gradually we learned that her family was the personnel of the diner. They cut her cake, and she offered us some, too. So we sang happy birthday to Natalie and helped her celebrate her 75th birthday. HW2 found out that she had lost both her husband and son in Vietnam. The staff at the diner was wonderful to her, cutting her cake and serving it as she directed. They also joined her in her celebration.

It was a lovely way to celebrate our last lunch together. We actually hate to leave such good relatives/friends. Anne has improved so much that she was able to walk into the restaurant on the arm of her husband and did not need or use her walker. Another milestone! She is making great progress! We have had a wonderful time visiting with then and helping out here and there, as we could. In spite of Anne's illness, it is one of the best visits we have ever had with them. We miss them already but continue to pray for Anne's continued improvement and so appreciate Maurice's great care giving. We also will miss seeing their four kids, spouses and grandchildren, too. All have been so supportive throughout. Great to see this close family in action. Congratulations! Happy travels all.