We visited my father-in-law a week ago. His regressions are getting more obvious. His attention span is very small, and he gets upset easily and cries. That is really hard to take. The doctor wanted him to have a colonoscopy late last week, and his wife was not looking forward to the experience of trying to get him there. We were hoping she would just skip it - he won't go for treatment even if they find something. So we need to follow up and see what she found out.
This past weekend was very busy! Saturday was a day for soccer, two weddings, and homecoming. We started out with soccer at 10 AM - which our home team won! It was a good start to the day. Immediately after the game, we rushed home to change clothes, then headed to the first wedding. It was a little over an hour drive, but we made it with about 15 minutes to spare. My niece got married to a wonderful young man, and Daughter was in the wedding. I shed a few tears, along with many others. The reception was short but sweet, and by 7 PM we were headed back home to attend the other reception. I was sorry to miss the second wedding, but family comes first. The second reception was fun, too. Good friends, good music (and a little dancing), and fun in the photobooth.
I did miss out on Homecoming pictures, but then Son did not take a date, and he was not interested in me taking pictures of him in his dress clothes. But he does clean up nice! And if he would have had a date, I would have skipped the first reception to be home for Son. Ah well, maybe next year...
Sunday was busy with house stuff like dishes and laundry, all the things we haven't been home to do for the past week or so. And then we had more soccer yesterday and today (both wins)!
Daughter told me she also had her first "normal" headache in months. She said she knew immediately it was a normal one, and not one of the horrible ones she has been having. Maybe the medicine is starting to work, but I really would feel better if she wasn't on it. The side effects are terrible. Two more weeks before we go back to the doctor. Hopefully she continues to improve and can get off the meds.
Extended family and friends are still in my thoughts and prayers. Some have received good news, but I'm still keeping them all in mind.
And this week I need to check on the parents, since I haven't been home to do that. I do know that Mom was released to go back to work for a few hours at a time. I hope that is going well for her. Youngest brother found out he has a broken bone in his foot, which means more time off work, which he can ill-afford. And Dad is my link to all the news. I look forward to his frequent one or two line emails, just asking how things are and letting me know he cares. Thanks Dad!
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