Dad, the profound: While talking with mom I asked her, “When you had us did you ever imagine just how wonderful we’d be”? Dad chimed in, “well you certainly are useful”.
Jeepers Peepers: On Sunday, Jill, Diane and I were dancing for mom in tune to Stevie Nicks and Pat Benatar, complete with dancing with veils, shoulder shakes and intense stares. We left mom’s patient room to find the nurses smiling and laughing as they asked us if we were having fun. They could see our dramatic arm movements through the window. Can never beat Pat Benatar, we responded.
Craig “the joy kill” Lawler: In one of our important impromptu sing-along moments, we began harmonizing on “we built this city, we built this city on rock and roll” cue closed eyes and clenched fists. In the midst of such musical brilliance, Craig chimed in with “you’re in the wrong keeeey”. Nice, Craig. You’re right. We should have brought our tuner and found the “key of 80’s” prior to belting.
While Dad talked about various “administrative issues”, Mom finally smarted back with a familiar “stifle it, Jim”. We all immediately said, “ahhh” and I said, “she’s back folks”. We all laughed.
Good stuff.
~E
Great to hear she is more alert and interacting with you all. Tell her we are thinking of her and love her very much, Love Bruce
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