Pensacola IV (2010-2016)

2010 (continued)
We made a trip to Vero Beach for an Acts meeting, then over to Largo, where Mike is teaching Earth Science Courses at St. Petersburg State College.  We attended Dan's graduation - now a D.O. + Capt. in AF.  Had Thanksgiving with Jax Stumpes in Jax.

2011

Kent and Tamiko left for a two year tour of duty for his company, BASF.  They are doing a lot of traveling in SE Asia, and we have a "date" with them once a week on Skype.

We have good news and bad news.  Bert had a total knee replacement.  The surgery went well, but he had to spend extra time in ICU convalescing.  Then in Sept. he had a ruptured aorta + had to spend more time in the hospital.

Brynne began her studies in Veternary Medicine at the U. of Minn., St Paul.

Hammy and Bert (3/10/2011)

2012

In Aug. we celebrated Bert's 90th birthday at St. Petersburg Beach.  Because of work and school schedules all fifteen members of the family came + we had two condos, side by side.  Kent + Tamiko came from Shanghai, Brynne from Minn., Erich + Boys from Baltimore, Kyle from R.I., Ryan and Maddie from N.Y., Dan from Valdosta, Mike + Donna from Largo (they did all the planning), + Lance + Trista – Delaney + Jackson from Safety Harbor.  What a fun time!

2013

All seemed to be going well with our usual activities with Bert's culinary meetings + my choir rehearsals here and at Trinity, until my annual mammogram spotted some change.  Because of early detection + treatment, I recuperated quickly from 4 weeks of radiation.  Kent + Tamiko are living in Cleveland, back from two years in China, still working for BASF, and Mike + Donna are in Largo.  We spent Thanksgiving with Ryan, Maddy, Mike + Donna at the beach.

2014

We have kept busy here at Azalea Trace as our traveling days seem to be limited to downtown Pensacola, having lunch at the Grand Hotel with friends, Catherine + Don V.  Kent + Tamiko gave us our Christmas Present early - cleaning out our cage in the basement.  Some things there hadn’t been touched in eleven years!

Mike + Donna have taken early retirement, and her RA has been a problem.  We’re proud of the way they’re handling it!

2015

Since I have had fun writing my memoirs, I’ve decided to write a conclusion while I am still able to think clearly.

Although we’re still able to drive, our trips are to nearby Publix and Walgreens, and our driver's licenses are good until we’re 96!  Wow!

One big event was in April when the gang came to celebrate my 90th birthday.  We invited everyone from Azalea Trace, and the Ws - Lance and Trista, + darling Delanie + Jackson represented Mike + Donna from the Tampa area.  Kent + Tamiko decorated the auditorium beautifully with, m&m’s in pastel colors, + lovely tissue paper hats on each table.

On Sept. 1, Bert went into the hospital by ambulance where he was treated (for a week) with a strained muscle in his hip.  He was treated with physical therapy there, and then more P.T. here in our Health Unit.  He is happy to be home - doing well.

It is always happy times when we have visitors - Recently we learned that we’re going to have a new great granddaughter in April when Ryan and Maddy came to visit in Nov.  Kent and Tamiko came earlier in Nov. when they came from Dan + Maggy's wedding.  Brynne visited us in June for a few days.

Hammy and Bert (7/4/2015 by Caroline H)

2016

It looks as though this will be my final page of my memoirs unless something exciting happens.

We always welcome your visits.  Kent + Tamiko spent a few days with us in March enroute to Mike + Donnas, then stopping off in Md. for Dyan's birthday + seeing Erich's new apartment.

While they were here, Tamiko packed up my mother's beautiful Noritake China + the English Gadroon silver to share with family.  They were a great help.  She also made a blog (with my help) of all the Hamilton-Alton relatives.

Although this is my final page, I’ll probably add an epilogue later, but for now, I’ll sign off for dad + me.  We love you all so much! God bless you!!

Mom + Dad