I just had the best time

I didn't know if I would have anything to write today but I just had the best time. As I have mentioned, Tia lives across the courtyard from me. Tia has dementia and they weren't even sure she would remember me from one visit to the next. That hasn't been the case. Gerardo has been here mowing all the grass and I came out to the porch and noticed Tia and Ana. Tia came over and sat down and Ana was close by. Between my translate program and my Spanish/English dictionary and their patience, we had a great conversation. Tia explained that she has to have someone sleep in her house with her at night and she thinks I am very brave to stay alone in my house. I also found out where and when I should be taking the garbage. And, I have 3 cement blocks on the ground in front of my house and I want to plant them with herbs and I worked all of that out. When Gerardo was finished he came over and I explained what I wanted to do and that I have room for 5 herbs. He gave his OK. The list seems to be cilantro, mint, thyme. Then I have to pick 2 from dill, Rosemary, oregano and Basil. This will be so much fun. I got directions to where to go to get the starter plants or seeds. I'm sure there is dirt around here I can use.