It's 9:58, so I'm not breaking my new rule -- We just left Dad in Jon's capable hands. My goodness Dad was telling stories tonight, which is why we were so late leaving. He was talking about negotiating contracts with the Koreans, shopping in Bangkok, living in Malaysia, etc. It was very interesting to hear him reminiscing.
He is at a loss for specific words more often, and can have trouble putting common phrases together. He will say something like, I'm a potatoes and meat man, instead of meat and potatoes man. I think this is due more to his medication rather than a mini-stroke or something physical. We increased his pain meds, and he did seem to feel better today.
The best news is Dad is sketching again! Yesterday he asked for his pencils and paper and worked for about an hour on a couple of pictures. Today he worked for about two hours. You would be amazed at what he did, especially since he can barely see anything! Dave went out to do a few errands and got Dad some new charcoal pencils, the kind that are peeled to expose the tip, so Dad doesn't have to keep sharpening them.
Dad has been much more interested in music lately, and has enjoyed my Billboards Greatest Country Hits, The Mavericks, and Frank Sinatra. He has talked a fair amount about the genius of some people with their ability to put together notes to make beautiful music, words to make beautiful songs, and paint to make beautiful pictures.
Jon made a business trip to Charleston and stopped to see Mom for a little while. He came back loaded with food-goodies Mom sent. THANK YOU! Everything looks delicious and having meals ready-to-go is such a luxury for me. We'll be having a lot of company this weekend, and this really simplifies my days. Can't wait!
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