Day 34: Just like old times

Dad, Mom and a beautiful friend (sorry, I don't know her name)

Day 34:

So dad called me just now and said, "we're just having some breakfast and thought we'd call and check in".

I was totally smiling because how he said it and was describing their day was so normal. Before the stroke, this would be the exact message he or mom would leave. So casual as if it was just another normal day! I love it!

Dad even said he was going to try to get mom to watch some golf....yes dad loves golf but he has other reasons. Watching TV forces mom to look up and maybe even left which is what she's working on. Also, they can play a mental exercise such as who is playing, what kind of club do you think they're using etc.

Funny story regarding mental exercises...mom is kicking dads behind in this game! Yesterday the therapist, mom and dad were playing a grocery store game. Each person had to pretend they were at the store and buy something with a specific letter in the alphabet. As each person would state their item, the next person would have to repeat what the other person said and then add to the list.

For example, A=apple (therapist), B= banana (mom), C = cucumbers (dad). Well, as everyone was adding to the list and repeating the items, dad was the one forgetting!

As it's Sunday, Dad said he has a "hall pass" and was going to wheel mom around the hospital and the grounds. A nice change to get out and about and spend the day relaxing before she has to go back to work tomorrow!

Have a wonderful Sunday!