Light at the end of the tunnel

Thanks, firsty

I can't tell you how much his change in attitude means to me. I'm planning to take him on an all expense paid vacation soon and I want him to enjoy it. I lost my mom before I made it big so I won't get the chance to treat her but I want to at least treat my father and best friend...

Firsty, I've enjoyed your comments over the last month or so so I have to wonder, why aren't we friends yet?

Thanks, firsty

It sounds like our fathers share similar traits. Mine lives in Florida (as do I) so, needless to say, skiing isn't a big activity around here unless it's on the water but there's plenty of other activities that my father enjoys outdoors and it's been killing him to be couped up inside. It sounds like he's finally overcoming the despair he's been feeling and that's all that matters to me.

Had the situations been reversed, I think I would have been just fine. I always say that I like the rain because it validates my decision to stay inside but he's not built like me.

Thanks for the input.

With all the negative stories in the news, I can certainly use some positive news in the mix. If Rottlady runs it then I'm sure it's worth checking out. Thanks again.

Thanks,

My brother also lost our mother when he was in highschool. I can't imagine what it was like. It was rough enough losing her at my age but I at least got to know her as an adult before she passed. I share your father's fear. I love to read and going blind is one of the last things I would want to happen.

I am lucky to share a close relationship with my father. We don't get to see each other more than a few times a year but we talk every couple of days. For the last two months or more, our conversations have been quick and filled mostly with how he can't go out or do anything. That's why, when he called last night, and his voice was finally alive again and filled with energy and we talked like we used to, I realized that a weight I hadn't even known was there was lifted from me. I really did have a smile on my face for the rest of the night. I couldn't help it and I'm not usually the smiling type.

Thanks, dowser

I've applied to be a part of the Good News Wednesday group so I can share in the feel good stories. I'm glad I brought a smile to you and others. I told my father about this and all he had to say is: "Must have been a slow day for you to write about me". However, I know he was touched in the fact that I cared for his wellbeing and that others shared that thought as well. Thanks os much.

Thanks, Dowser

I was happy to hear his comment as that was something that the old him would say. It is further indication that he's returning to his former self.

Thanks, Susi

I'm just glad he's almost back to normal finally.

Thanks, etva

When my mom was in her final years, it wasn't easy taking care of her but she was so strong in the way she handled herself that I will never forget or regret the time I spent with her even though it broke my hear at the time. I'll do the same for my father even if he's a bit more acidic when he's down. However, when he's in a good mood, he cracks me up so I'm glad I can be there for him when he's down because he's usually the one that makes everyone feel better.