I’m doing fine

I’ve been “missing in action” for a while.  Everything’s okay…even great in some ways.  It’s been a busy few months, and my head has been  elsewhere.

I visited Mom and Dad in December, and it was a wonderful reunion.  Dad has lost a lot of weight (that’s a good thing), but he does look old to me now.  His aphasia still makes his speech hard to understand, so it takes some time and effort to catch what he’s trying to say.  The payoff is generally terrific…the mind is still sharp, that’s for sure.

This was the first time I visited since Dad came home from rehab and the nursing home.  He and Mom have their routine all worked out.  There are now wheelchair ramps at all the relevant doors, and several rugs had to be removed to allow Dad to get around in the house in his chair or on his walker.  The man is tough…and strong of body, mind, and spirit!  What a treat to go to the theatre with them and out to eat.  Life is different, but they’re living it to the fullest.  Reminder to self: Don’t worry so much.  They’re on top of things.