And yet the journey should be made if at all possible. It is as though Cleo and I are sitting around contemplating the forthcoming birthday of my Dad. Being set upon by Alzheimers, in a way, we are grieving in anticipation as he seems to slip a little more each day. His decline seems precipitous, and we will go to see him and Mom at his birthday the middle of this month. A long journey and I have not done so for so long because of the pain, BUT getting to tell him I love him and maybe have him remember who I am for a moment is a good thing and a hoped for possibility.

We are going to go. We are going to share. May your journey be swift and safe, and may your visit be sweet, the time of sharing and laughter, tears though they may come, may they be well understood for love expressions, for that is what they are.

God go with you and your Mom, Sarah,
Mark56

Thanks, Mark. We weren't able to go yet as she is still in the ICU and cannot have visitors.. but she will be in the hospital for at least a month... she started chemo today.. so we are going to try to make the trip when she can have visitors and is strong enough for that... it will be painful for me, but worth it.