Thanks
@Northern Star Girl ,
@LoriDee , and
@Courtney G .
My dad may well be at the point where all we can do is keep him comfortable, and visit as often as possible. Susan and I plan to see him again next weekend. While in town we stay at his house, in my old bedroom. We try to keep the yard looking nice, mainly to discourage people from thinking it's abandoned. We're also doing some cleanup inside, tossing food which expired years ago, and making small household repairs.
Sometimes a friend or neighbor will stop by and ask us how he's doing. They mention about the long conversations they've had, and how nice my dad is. Sometimes I wonder if they're talking about someone else. Obviously, my dad has 'mellowed' quite a bit over the last few years. Unfortunately, the dad I remember is not the one his friends and neighbors know.
Love always -- Jessica Rose
