Memories of Dad

For some unknown reason, I've had Dad on my mind. It may be the coming of Spring and the thought of planting vegetable and herb seeds once again, watching the daffodil and crocus poke cautiously through the winter soil .

Maybe it's the unanswered question of how he would react to the New President, would he still be Archie Bunker or could he get past that?

It could be the mention of programs to get people back to work It reminds me of his own experience in the CCC which gave him hope in his youth. I think he would approve if he truly understood that we are getting back to basics.

The last time I saw him alive I think we both knew it. He was in the hospital in Baltimore and I was leaving to return to Delaware, . He was in good humor and when the nurse addressed him "Hey good lookin"" He responded "Whatcha got cookin" in that silly way of his that was endearing
We looked at each other for a very long time, like he was trying to take it all in and hold it forever.

I hesitated several time before finally departing, and I think I cried all the way home

I have such a busy week ahead. My calendar is starting to look like Mom Mom's, full of Doctor appointments.
I have 2 PT sessions, a follow up with my Primary, and the first of 5 weekly sessions with the Orthopedic PA for a shot of Supartz in both knees. It is designed to lubricate the knee between the joint to increase flexibility. If it works it will help avoid replacement knee surgery .
We are also packing up the area to be tiled, ie kitchen furniture and TV room. That is the first project to be tackled. We are waiting to hear about the home equity to proceed with the others.
The floor will be started next Monday.
We had a great weather weekend, temps in the 60's and sunshine. It makes me anxious to get on with Spring!!

Ah..February.
Can be the last cold month of winter or not.
I am anxious to get on with Spring as are most people who don't ski or snowboard.
I am also trying to not let the economy be an issue, but we are applying for a Home equity loan to get some home improvements done.
We have ceramic tile for the kitchen and TV room, are hoping to replace the counter top and sink, and put an island in where the kitchen table is.
We would also like to change the the flooring in the LR and DR. and Maybe get a new fancy washer and dryer!

Personally, I am going through some restoration as well.
I got a cortisone shot in my shoulder last week which helped with the pain from when I fell on it in Dec. I had my knees x-rayed, and they showed osteo arthritis in both patellas. I am getting shots (not the same thing) for them next week and started P.T. on Tuesday. There was an old man in the training room going on about Gitmo and how the prisoners should all be shot in the head when they are released, and then started quoting Rush Limbaugh, his hero. It was hilarious. He even hated the Indians (Native Americans) because, get this, they killed our soldiers. When I reminded him, politely, that they were here first he said they had no deeds to prove it. Well just shoot me in the head for being so liberal! Don't these people even want to "Get It?"
I really dislike this aging process. The wisdom that comes with it is great, but of course all in hindsight. By the time you learn the tricks, you're too stiff to roll over.