Hi Rachel and Rianne,

This is such a hard time of life with aging parents - I have 3 that are going through difficult times, so I completely empathize with you, Rach. 

I would love to make this work! Yes, Ri, I can drive to your house and then we can drive to PA from there. I have set aside Thursday 1/27-1/30. I could leave the island Thursday morning and get to CT around lunch or a little after and then we can head from there. I have to be home Sunday night.

How does that sound?

I was in touch with Caryn Kaufman via FB yesterday and I told her we were getting together and she really wants to zoom with us, so just wanted to put that out there so I don't forget.

Also, I don't know if it will be feasible, but I'd love to say a short hello to my dear, dear friend in Philly who had a TBI last year and has aphasia now. We have been talking via facetime a few times, but it would be wonderful to see him if that opportunity presents itself.

Would you both feel comfortable doing a home covid test the day before we see each other? I have a couple of kits I just got. Just for peace of mind.

Love you both!

Deb 

Mountain House Rental 

-----Original Message-----
From: Rianne Sappern <rsappern@optonline.net>
To: Rachel Dalinka <rachel@radalinka.com>
Cc: Deb Dunn <ddclimb@aol.com>
Sent: Sun, Jan 16, 2022 8:40 pm
Subject: Re: Possible Weekend shift

Hey Rachel and Deb;

   So sorry to hear that your mom is not well.  I all too well know how stressful it is to take care of aging parents. I’m sure your mom is very grateful that you are close by. 

   That said, I am happy to be in Philly too.  Deb, if that worked out for you and geographically it made sense for you to drive here, I can then drive us both to PA.    Unless you could fly or find a train.  Hope we can make it work.  Lots of love to both of you. - Ri 

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On Jan 16, 2022, at 8:37 PM, Rachel Dalinka <rachel@radalinka.com> wrote:



Hey - 

My mom is not doing well. She was in the hospital over New Years.  I have been working on getting her more care at home, but the caregivers are not consistent. When they call out I need to fill in. It has been rough, but I am slowly getting more help for her. 

The issue is, I don’t feel comfortable traveling 8 hours away to New Hampshire, but would love to have you both come to my house for the weekend. 

Let me know if that is a possibility. I realize it is a big shift- but really want to spend time together.

Let me know your thoughts! 

With love,

Rachel

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