Friday, August 17, 2012

What Happened to 2012?

I have neglected to share all the things that have happened since my last post in late 2011.  And nothing mattered more this year than caring for and spending time with my Dad.

The new year happened.  We enjoyed a family trip and got to spend some good times with Dad.

January flew by, Dad's condition has been somewhat stable on his Dacogen cycles.

What did I do on Valentine's Day?  (Oh yeah, a beautiful dinner at Salt Rock Grill).  February was a blur.  Dad was due for another bone marrow test.

2nd anniversary in March - very memorable dinner at Armani's.  Dad's blast count reared it's nasty head again.  Prognosis - not good, he has 3-4 months.  How disturbing to hear just before you go on vacation.

Anniversary trip to Hawaii in April was spectacular but not as relaxing as I wished.  Dad was in pain all over.

May was a very hectic month and I don't really recall anything but taking care of Dad and a short visit down south for my brother's and neice's birthdays and then back taking care of Dad.

June, spending Father's Day in the hospital and Dad's birthday he was in too much pain to go out for dinner that night....tried to make the best of it, so we ordered in.

July 4th, Dad was going back home down south the next day, we could at least have a nice grilled dinner....and it was nice.  But we missed watching the fireworks.  And the drive turned into a nightmare; what should have been a 4.5 hr drive was 9 hours....

July 11th I left my job for 4 weeks and July 18th, Dad passed away.

It's been a month.

Back at work for a week and 1/2, trying to build some normalcy back into my life, thinking about my mother continuously and always keeping my Dad in my mind and heart.

It's tough stuff.

I started a team "Miracle Moffitt Man Pepe" for the Light the Night Walk for the lymphoma and leukemia society and raising money for the organization.  So far hit the minimal goal, shooting for a team goal of $1000.

Visit my page to donate or forward to anyone you think might be interested in supporting the cause:
My Light the Night Walk webpage

I'm getting to see friends again slowly but surely.  Want to start sailing on a regular basis again.

Looking forward to a good time for my birthday next week down south.

Once the summer is over, I plan to spend more time building back the garden.  It's very sad and overgrown.  I would like to have green beans this season.  Last time we got some good ones!  We almost had cucumbers this summer, but we let them go too long.  The zucchinis, tomatoes and jalepenos never made it.  We'll try again.

I suppose we were blessed with an extra 2+ years with Dad since he was diagnosed.  It was a tough battle and he certainly fought til the end.  That's my Dad.  My hero.

June 26th, 1929 - July 18th, 2012
This picture was taken March 13th, 2012.