Had a delightful lunch with my new (Wellspouse) friend, Mary L. yesterday. No problem getting to TGI Friday's in Toms River--in fact, I was early--and as soon as Mary walked in, I knew her. She's a very attractive woman about my age whose husband had a major stroke four years ago. He can no longer speak or understand a lot and she is his caregiver.
We had first talked about meeting somewhere in between Little Egg and Toms River, but neither of us knew the area, so I suggested I just come to her town. At my request, we met at 2:00 so I could get Pat settled first and after greeting each other with a hug, we talked and talked and talked. As often happens with Wellspouse friends, we instantly bonded and there was no idle circling around each other. All the trivial crap seems to fall away when you have such a bond as caregiver--not that you'd ever choose it--and we immediately were fast friends.
Didn't get home until after 5:00. Pat was okay (I had called him from the restaurant) and I gave him a pork chop, left over scalloped potatoes, and applesauce for dinner.
The rain continues, dammit. I'm going up to Lawrenceville today for the Rider Longtimers Awards, then to rehearsal. Well, I'll just have to ignore the wet.