Mark had to have a procedure done at the VA hospital this morning. As we were walking into the building, I noticed a sign that pointed to a rose garden, so when they sent me away, I went looking for it.
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Supportive friends
I haven’t particularly felt any grief over the loss of my father; whether it’s because I left no unfinished business with him when I flew back to Tucson, whether it was because I knew when I left Oregon that I would probably never see him again and said my goodbyes then, or because I am in shock and it doesn’t seem real yet. But I have received a lot of support and condolences from my friends. Thank you to those of you who have sent me cards and condolences too!
Continue readingWayne Leroy McCroskey – 1928-2024
RIP Dad!
Just a quick report as it’s gotten late.
Continue readingThe vigil
I went to my church for the first time since I’ve been back, and I asked for prayer for my family, especially for my sister, Lauryn. I would ask the same of those of you who pray.
Continue readingThe beginning of the end
Dad had a bad fall this morning. He landed hard on his rear and got a gash in his arm. Elaine called hospice and they called an ambulance. Lauryn and Rob rushed over.
Continue readingTwo adventures in one day!
Traditionally, Mark and I go to Tombstone for his birthday on March 14th, but I wasn’t here then, so we went today. In the meantime, today was Lauryn’s first day with Dad. She had asked him where he’d like to go for a drive and he wanted to go to the Aviation and Space Center in McMinville, Oregon. They have the Spruce Goose there, the plane that Howard Hughes built. I’ll share pictures from both trips.
Continue readingMaybe the last time
Elaine had made arrangements to visit her sisters in Dallas, Oregon for lunch today and I told her I’d sit with Dad so she could go. It was four hours that I got to spend with Dad, perhaps for the last time since I’m flying back to Tucson tomorrow.
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This morning, I had an appointment at Miracle-Ear at 11:00, but I had to stop by Dad’s house to get the address first. Dad kept thinking that his hearing aids were over next to the computer and he couldn’t understand why I was going to their office to pick them up.
Continue readingPlum tuckered out
This morning, Mom and I called Mark and sang Happy Birthday to him. Thank you to all of you who sent birthday greetings for him too!
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