A visit with Dad

Len and I and our respective families had a nice visit with Dad yesterday. Dad was having a good day and was as sharp as I had seen him in a f couple of months. His voice was sometimes strong and he seemed to be tracking with what we were saying and engaged in the conversation with some depth and concentration.

Dad asked about Mom and we again told him that she had passed away. We shared that she had been cremated and was buried at the cemetery at the plots they had purchased. He asked if cancer was cause.

We did not mention that the memorial was held over the weekend and feel that that is best left alone for now. The fact that Heidi, April and I were visiting likely stirred some curiosity and we explained that we were there to help get affairs in order such as fixing on the duplex and other estate affairs. Of course this is completely true and probably enough for now.

The Breck home is as good a situation as I can imagine for Dad an he seems to really be enjoying the staff there, joking with them regularly and responding to their care. He had been asking about how long he was going to stay there and one of the staff responded that they expect him to be there for quite a while. I believe that Dad is responding so very much better with the good and caring care he is getting that, yes, indeed, we can expect him to be with us for a good while yet, and having many good days.

Please feel free to visit Dad at the Breck facility. He seems to be able to enjoy that now. Just call ahead to make sure he is up to it that day(612) 702-8801.