After taking care of Mom's affairs, we took some time to do a little sight seeing. Albuquerque is a dramatic location, and we hiked out to see the petroglyphs. Climbing up from Boca Negra we saw this:
We went to Santa Fe to put flowers on Dad's grave. The VA cemetery there is beautiful, and Dad liked to say that he would have a million dollar view. He does.
But it was a pretty emotionally draining trip. I get the sense that my visits to Albuquerque will wind down over the next couple years: Mom is declining, and while still in good health for a 90 year old, the end will be delayed but not forever. There's still more to show the QOTW, though. Maybe I can get her out to the Balloon Festival which is a sight to see.
Blogging will get back to a more regular schedule now.
Welcome back, and I am sorry to learn of your Mom's situation. A tough time for any child to endure.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes to you and all your family.
I'm married to a woman much like yours. She knows instinctively how to be around seriously sick people and cheer them up. It's a gift I never got.
ReplyDeleteI was blessed with the caretaker skills I don't know why but I don't question it although had to use to much on immediate family. I have a 92 year old M-I-L I would not trade for the world. Lost her husband of 71 years wedded bliss a year ago and I think the same of him. May God bless your mother, you, the QOTW and all your family in the days to come. Peace be upon your hearts and minds.
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