I'm not sure she even realized it was something unusual for me to be there instead of Ann. She knows who I am and that I don't live there but it can be confusing if I'm there when Ann isn't. She loves watermelon and I gave her a fairly large piece, which she thought she could handle. However, before she was done she said, "I think I might have to save some of this for later." But there was still room for a chocolate chip cookie, another of her favorites.
Today she willingly helped with dishes. Mom was never one to shirk her duty where dishes were concerned but more recently she sometimes leaves the table after a meal and goes to lie down, not even remembering there are dishes to do.
When the last dish was put away, she eagerly said, "What would you like to do?" I decided there wasn't anything at home that couldn't wait and told her to get out a game. I could've guessed which one it would be.
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This week marked the 2nd anniversary of Dad's passing. A dear friend remembered and brought me flowers at work that day - my favorite color with a sweet little note!
Today I walked past "Absolutely Flowers" and was reminded of the last time I was there - 2 years ago to buy flowers for Dad's casket.
Although I still miss him, I wouldn't wish him back, for I know he is happy and free.
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Whether here or there I will always love them!
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