2009 Blue's

   Wow, Christmas is over, 2010 is rapidly approaching, where has the year gone.  Dad had his stroke Jan 3rd and it's been mostly a down year.  It's been filled with challanges, but also with success.  He looked so bad when we transferred him from Michigan to Indiana.  He can now walk short distances.  Talking is difficult, but he can communicate, short sentences and hand gestures(the hand movement keeps the conversation lively).  Some of his favorite phrases now days are "Awe shit" and "F*** it", this from a man that was not vulgar before.  He uses them at the appropriate time, so I think it's ok.  He still has some ailments to be treated, but things could be much worse.
    We visited him on Christmas Day, he was eating ham and squash, the nurse said this was the first time he had eaten in a week.  He was happy to see us, very engaging, talking and playing with Angel.  He opened his gifts with Angels assistance, the wrapping paper had to be refolded, so no tearing or ripping at the packages.  Angel and him had to play(again) with the card Aunt Bev had sent him for his B-Day.  It was is a talking card that Angel finds funny and Dad finds Angel funny.  Digger said Dad was just as perky when he visited a little while later.
    Like a lot of other places, it's snowing here.  I envy those of you living in warmer climates.  I think I was meant to be a beach bum or to live on a boat. Here's a picture of the road to Angel's group home.

Pretty

      Well I guess it's time for me look vacation spots for the new year, it will come as no surprise that I'm looking at the Caribbean.  I need some beach therapy.  I hope you all have a safe and Happy New Year.

Peace and Love

Mike