So, for Mom and Dad, this past week had a little more adventure in it than usual. As you know, Jean and I took Mom out to the Ranch at Spicewood last Saturday. So, now it was Dad's turn. Thursday night was the monthly poker night with Danny and Ollie and the other guys at the deer camp. Danny picked Dad up mid-afternoon and took him out there for steaks, poker and amusing camaraderie. It is such a special treat to the guys to have Dad there and Dad really gets a kick out of them. They are great friends and usually find plenty of things to give each other a hard time about! All in good fun, of course!
Dad had also indicated to Mom that he wanted to go see Uncle Roy's grave. On Thursday, I talked to Dad about going on Friday. I assumed that he would want to sleep late on Friday since he would have had a big night with the guys and would be tired. I told him to have Mom call me when he was up and ready to go, figuring that it would be about 1:30 or so. Well, I should have known better!! My phone rang at 9:45 and Mom said Dad was up, dressed, had breakfast and was sitting in his wheelchair ready to go! I know my Dad well enough that I expected this, so I mad sure I was ready to go whenever Mom called! Dad and I met up with cousin Troy Smith at his vet clinic in Manchaca so he could ride with us and help us find the grave site. It was a bittersweet trip for Dad. I couldn't help but remember the beautiful eulogy Dad gave for Uncle Roy at his funeral. His last words were, "I already miss you, Bro."
Sitting on Dad's bookcase at his desk in the office is one of Dad's most prized possessions... a picture of him and Uncle Roy headed out in Uncle Roy's bass boat on what was their last fishing trip together. Dad can't look at it without getting tears in his eyes.
After going to the cemetery, the three of us went out for a Mexican Food lunch. Dad really enjoyed his migas with carne guisada and the "salad" of tomatoes and jalapenos"! It was so funny because the tomatoes and jalapenos were very spicy...Dad would take a bit and say, "Oooooo" because it was so hot. Then, he'd eat some eggs and take another bite and say the same thing all over again! He couldn't resist the tasty but spicy food! It was so nice to see him really enjoy eating something! That's a rarity!!!
This week Mom has not felt well at all. She is having a good bit of "discomfort" in her abdomen. The small amount of morphine is still helping her a lot. She has such patience and tolerance. She is my inspiration! Please continue to keep Mom and Dad in your prayers
Ollie and I will be in Warrenton tomorrow through Sunday, October 7th. I certainly will be checking in with Mom and Dad every day by phone, and Jean, Glenda and Danny will be spending extra time with them. Please take time to go see them, if you can. Visitors are welcomed and do help their days and weeks go by more pleasantly. Early afternoon is a good time for them, but please call and schedule so that they don't have more than one group of visitors per day. Mom is usually up by 10:00 or so, so call and tell her when you can come! They would love to see you! Their number is 512/250-9132.
A Godly Woman
A woman of grace
A woman of excellence
Beholding God's face
She walks with the Lord
With integrity
Knowing her purpose
And destiny
No matter what happens
She walks in God's love
Reflecting the beauty
Of her Father above.
© 2003 By M.S.Lowndes
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