Just got back from Chicago yesterday from seeing my Grandma. I'm glad we got to see her again. Hospice comes in today to begin caring for her. I only pray that they can keep her comfortable.

It was fun watching Alina and her cousin playing together. They had a blast together. Alina is kind of a 'tomboy' and her cousin is a girly girl, but they had no problem getting along and finding things to do. They even had a sleepover. They whispered and giggled until they fell asleep. So cute!

We all went downtown today to watch the St. Patrick's day parade today. Alina played games, won prizes, then we watched the parade and went to lunch at Johnny Rocket's. Alina initially didn't want to go. She wanted to stay home and play ball outside. But we talked her into going and after the day was over she turned to me and said, "You and Papa had a much better idea for what to do today!"