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Taking care of mom's resting place

4/22/2018

Dad and I went to clean up Mom's grave today and planted some flowers. Can't believe it's going to be 6 years come September. On reflection, I wished I had my Mom's outlook on life. I have no regrets as I've done a lot and hope to be doing more in the future. But I somehow lost my confidence in my early 30's and never really recovered my self-esteem. I am slowly rebuilding it with a lot of soul searching and talking out loud to my Mom. Luckily Choco and Bailey listen to me so I'm not totally nuts.

Also, things happen for a reason. And I've become close to 2 women I've known for years but didn't really KNOW them. Well, they love to dance!! Who knew? I truly believe Helen sent them to me so I can keep on dancing! It sounds so far-fetched but Hel was always my dancing partner. These 2 women are the nicest, sweetest people I know. So BLESSED to have them in my life!

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Dad's Big Move

4/10/2018

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The building Dad lives in is undergoing major renovations for the last year. The plan was for him to move to a temporary apt. while they renovate his apt. and then they would move him back. But a renovated apt. became available and he was offered to move into it permanently. It's on the ground floor and across from the laundry room. But it's only steps away from an exit door that leads to a walkway to the T. So he looked at it and liked it.

Norm and I were over there this past Sunday and helped with cleaning and trashing stuff. I found Mom's jewelry box with some old costume jewelry. I think it was a little emotional for my Dad but at the same time it's good that he is moving into a new apt. There were alot of bad memories in the old apt. especially when my Mom was sick.

Also new is that he is back to sleeping on a queen bed. He had to sleep on a twin when we first moved my parents. There were two twin beds in their bedroom. And we never changed his bed when Mom passed. So I gave him my old bed frame and bought him a new mattress. He said now he can move around in bed! It was funny cos when I told Laura (a Director at Golda Meir) he was getting a queen-sized bed, she asked if he was planning on having visitors? I laughed out loud cos no I wasn't thinking that! But now he can.... eeewwww.

Anyways, the move happened yesterday and he is pretty much settled. Whew.

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Aruba, not all it's rumored to be

4/4/2018

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I don't understand why people go back year after year? I thought it was ok. The winds are so bad that when you're sitting on the beach, it's like a sandstorm! It was painful plus there was sand EVERYWHERE! I was only on the beach the first day and then stayed by the pool after.

Dad, Brandon and Nancy loved the all-inclusive benefits. Dad was a little disappointed with the casinos. Not alot of ppl played craps. I taught him how to play 3-card poker and he won a little bit. Overall he won and I lost :(

I don't think I would go again. Though I think it was very relaxing for my Dad, plus you can smoke anywhere on the resort. But for the price, I would prefer to try another island like Turks and Caico?

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Taking care of mom's resting place

Dad's Big Move

Aruba, not all it's rumored to be

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