We have been so fortunate in our lives to have travelled a lot, both nationally and internationally. We have visited almost 40 states including Massachusetts but we have never been to Boston. It is on our to-do list. It was horrifying to watch the aftermath of the senseless bombing on TV after getting home from mom's two doctor's appointments. How can anyone justify killing an 8-year old child waiting for his dad to finish the race? I also understand his sister and mom are in very critical condition. I think we all search for the "why" because we just can't imagine a reason for this madness. My love to the people of Boston. We will visit soon.
It is a big day at our house today. Michael begins a new job and, for the first time, he will be using his brains and experience and not his brawn to earn a living. After dinner last night, he bought new shoes and appropriate clothing. We were in and out of Macy's within 30-minutes as he is one quick shopper!
Mom's cancer doctor told mom when she wrote the referral for a back doctor, that since mom's husband was so handsome, she would refer her to a very handsome doctor. Well, that trend continues. Two weeks ago, we were at the eye clinic when mom mentioned that her one eye constantly dripped. The eye doctor referred her to a specific eye surgeon after we giggled and told her that mom only had the most good looking of doctors. Well, we met him yesterday and yes, he was handsome. Oddly enough, he reminded us both of my brother. He checked her "plumbing" in the eye but that was fine. The problem was that her lower eye lid had pulled away from her eye ball thus the tears don't go down the tube (plumbing) properly. So, she is having a quick surgery (called an ectropion) to tighten it. As a test, he used tape to bring up the outer corner of her eye and the tearing immediately stopped. Amazing.
It appears that the wind has finally stopped and it is predicted to be warmer for the next few days. The yards are a mess again. More damage. More small branches from the birch trees are scattered all over. Everything is so dry again.
Rehab class today but I don't expect to see Dick. He has a horrible cold. It is always scary when an 80-year old with emphysema develops a cold as it can so easily settle in his lungs.
So, a lot of sadness today but also a new beginning.
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