Your mother is very busy, but that’s really very good. When people retire, some of them just quit, for whatever reason. And they end up dying way before their time. My late siblings (three) were all busy into their 80’s, so I like seeing older people who travel and otherwise keep busy.
Seven hours is a longish drive, but doable for most people who are used it. I envy her! That four hour drive is about what it is to my hometown from here. I would really like to go up there! :o]
When is Elen’s Leave over with? It sounds like she’s enjoying it. Is she done with her training at 29-Palms?
Elen leaves for Seattle on Wednesday, and I think her flight from Seattle to Okinawa is on Friday. She’s been having a good time, as far as I can tell. This will be her first visit (and presumably last) to High Point University. I’m sure it’s perfectly nice.
Mom prefers to fly on her trips, but she said it’s impossible to fly on her pass right now.