My last day in FL. I had to at least see the beautiful, blue ocean once. I'm sad that I don't get to see Mom home. I'm grateful that she has been in such good spirits the past couple days, though. I would have hated to leave her feeling depressed. Part of her speech therapy is to do facial exercises like sticking out her tongue, wrinkling up her nose, making kissy lips, and reading funny phrases. I think she enjoys the sticking out her tongue part. It's been neat watching her progress the last couple days. At first she couldn't wrinkle up her nose, but yesterday she was able to do it. We high-fived each other. Her speech is much more understandable and she hardly stutters now. And her smile is getting better and better each day. I know she's in good hands.
I'm also grateful that today is Dad's birthday and that I can think about him and remember him without feeling despair and sadness and anger. I'm grateful I'm not feeling so angry about what happened to him anymore. It was hard feeling angry for more than a year. I'm grateful for good memories instead of dwelling on the bad ones. My last two trips to FL have been to see my parents in frightening health situations. I'm grateful this one will have a happy outcome, but my next visit better be for a vacation.
2 comments:
Thank you for not putting a picture of me on your blog! Especially that sour face one when I tried Mom's fruit.
I loved that you three were together on your dad's birthday. It was nice to celebrate his life and be thankful for your mom's.
I agree about you going for vacation next time!
Oh...this picture is sooooo beautiful!! I want to put it on my wall. I want to see Afreaka's picture, too! :)
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