We are more or less settled into life in Winnipeg. It has been a whirlwind week so far between driving for 3 days and trying to help out as much as we can around here. Yesterday we spent the day helping in the yard. We're going to have to rename Denis "donkey" or something because he has been a total workhorse. Seriously. The running joke he has when my mom thinks up a new project for him is "make a list."
I don't know that they will allow him to return to Ottawa.
We are still in limbo as far as my dad is concerned. The next step in the process is to "stage" him. If he's in Stage 1 or 2 there is reason for hope but Stage 4 is quite grim.
His spirits are up and he's taking time to enjoy life and the people around him. Denis and I had an amazing day with him on Friday...he was really down in the morning so I offered to help him with his errands and D wanted to come along. We hit so many places looking for parts for the pool and everywhere we went he ran into friends and spread many hugs.
Denis and I even convinced him to join us for lunch at the Olive Garden. He was in his glory and really spreading his joy. We were definitely able to turn his mood around.
We also celebrated Rylee's birthday on Friday night so he had more fun there!
I'm finding it hard to keep on top of my blogging/e-mail/facebook/life. I rarely have time for television if you can believe that! We're really trying to spend as much time as possible helping out.
I'm adding a few more pictures from the Vicki weekend tonight and I'll maybe put together a collage or something of some Winnipeg pics so far because there are SO MANY of them!!! I must put a disclaimer on these pictures...although it may appear we had had SEVERAL pitchers of beer, we only had 2 drinks each...blame it on Smiths Falls...
LOOK! even mama is a rockstar...
Well - off to bed. I have my first day at our Winnipeg offices tomorrow. The staff there is great so I'm actually looking forward to it. My parents are picking up the kids from school so we'll have supper with them and then I have a HOT DATE with my Jodi (so very excited) to watch the Bachelorette and I FINALLY get to see her new house...I'll try and post more often, I promise
'night lovelies...
4 comments:
So happy that all is adjusting for you in Winnipeg. Looks like you are all really busy and very helpful. Hope you have a great week and love all your pics of the Vicki w-end!
hus Sxx
Like will SMITH FALLS EVER be the same? LOL
It's so great that you are able to do this. Enjoy all the moments. Helping also makes you feel useful in a situation where we are so powerless. I went to take care of my friend in Quebec city - she was just operated for a tumor in her head (we don't know yet what it is) and it was so great to be able to spend time with her and her family, to take care of her,help and try to encourage her. At least, you feel you are able to make life a bit easier... Good vibes going your way. Enjoy every precious moment....
Why do I look like a jack ass in every picture you have? LOL
We had so much fun...
Oh and btw, this post was written onthe 14th and now it's the 21st missy... I think an update is in order... LOL
Miss you lots...hugs to you and dad and my boyfrie... errrrr... Denis!
:)
Love ya big!
xo
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