POST # 541
Since my last post was written, The Thoughtful Wanderer has survived to make it all the way to 68 years old. In spite of the lack of sleep, and pain with her new hip, Mary still managed to provide me with a birthday cupcake and a glass of wine to celebrate. How considerate is that, I ask you?
As the days have marched on, Mary's situation is slowly improving, but she has a ways to go until she will have her previous mobility back. But at least things are moving in the right direction so far, and for that we are both grateful.
Even Dora-dog seems to have accepted the "new normal" and she is always watching out for Mary, being the faithful companion that she is.
The number 68 isn't significant as far as birthdays go, but it is one number older than my dad managed to achieve. I guess that makes it somewhat of a milestone for me. As I was a young man of 29 when dad died, he seemed rather old to me at the time. And now, 68 doesn't seem that old. The weekend that he died, I was attending a surprise birthday party for a friend in Vancouver, his 30th. He got a T-shirt that said, "30 Isn't Old If You're A Tree." I suppose 68 isn't either, compared to some trees. That helps to put one's life in some perspective.
So, that's the news for this past week, and I will be here until March 20th to help Mary with her recovery. I can't think of a more worthwhile use of my time, than to care for her and Dora-dog.
Finally, I'll end with this one last photo. The photo and the enhancement on top of the Aquabus was made by my friend Jay, whom I've known since my Dawson City days. He's quite creative when it comes to producing things on the computer. Thanks Jay, for helping me to celebrate my birthday.
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