This is my Dad!
and this is the first time he has come to visit me,
without Mom!
I had been after him, since Mom passed, to come up and visit
maybe even stay a night (or two). But he has always come up
with an excuse as to why he couldn't.
I try and call my Dad every few days, to see how he is
and what he's been doing. He seems to be "okay",
but lonely at times, who wouldn't be after losing your
partner of 60 yrs!
So, when I called the other day and asked how he was,
he said fine. Then he said are you going to be Home
Saturday!
I said, no plans as far as I know, (of course).....
Are you coming up???
Yes, I'm thinking about it....
I'd like to take you guys out for dinner.
He calls lunch, dinner!
He asked will the girls be around?
I explain the older 2 will be working,
but, the youngest should be.
Good he said!
Turns out the only one Home....
was Me!
So we went to....
dinner,
just the two of us!
He brought their dog....
Lilly, Mom's baby....
they rescued her a few years ago!
Lilly, still is looking for Mom....
Dad says!
He stayed about 3 1/2 hours,
that's the normal amount of time.
Mom used to get so mad at him, it seemed they would just get here,
after an 1 1/2 hour drive,
and Dad would be ready to go.
Some things never change!
But, he came....
and we talked....
I hope it's not the last time!
But, I'm glad the "first time" is over!
It was hard....
but, it was needed!
I Love You Dad!