friday at the farm

daughter/bride and i arrived w/coffee for the nephew around 10:30. 
things were buzzing. 
phone ringing,
great grands ( kids) visiting,
and still a list of to-dos.

bride helped momma get dressed,
after she took 2 phone calls.

i think its grand when people call
to say " I love you."
I'm one of those people who prefer to show my love
before the loved is gone.
i.e. why I've given momma lots of flowers the past 4 years. 
she can enjoy them know.

side-tracked,,sorry..but it happens a lot.
lunch and laughter,
then friends from loong ago stopped by.
they brought goodies..
daddy was happy. 


seems no time for naps anymore..
but mom was content.


she is getting a bit more tired each day,
i can see it. 
seemed more out of breath as she transitioned from
chair to chair.
 but still enjoying family around.

i told my folks at one point today when the house was busy w/bodies
" this evening it will just be the two of you."
she looked at bit surprised, maybe unsure.
then commented.." it might be lonely, but we'll be ok."


they need this couple-time.


wandered through some old photos, 
the folks's early years, 
such dashing people they were.


daddy talked about his good lookin' car,
a convertible studebaker,
but also mentioned he had a good lookin girl friend too.


: ) 



later as my sister and i prepare to leave,
dad wants things written down and placed where he can 
remember to look for them.
our phone numbers,
the schedule for pills, etc.

(it reminded me of giving a babysitter instructions.)

we make sure they have something for supper.
i tell my brother he needs to make sure they have meals on saturday.


dad gets a bit anxious face.
i think it was just hoping to remember what's what.
he said " I'll call u if I don't know what to do" 


we assured them it will all be fine.


tomorrow another granddaughter, also medically trained,
will be on the farm.
i know the folks are excited to get to see her, and she them.


we will stay away for a day or two.
everyone needs their chance 
and one day, it will be just 
mom, dad, me and sister bird again,


i am ready for a few days at home.


banged my elbow last nite and it 
reverberated up to the shoulder.
back to feeling a bit of concrete shoulder
and acheys.


my personal assistant, bride/daughter
keeps me on the straight and narrow
by refusing to let me do things,
and keeping me iced.


she misses her hubby, RMG,  but
has decided to extend her stay another week.
'what if this is the last week grandma will be normal?"
only bride can make those choices for herself..
and it's hard both ways.


good night.