Hubby and I are working so hard to have our house project done but it's been a long process. Never again we will refinish floors by ourselves lol. But it is a learning process and I love it that we get to work on projects at our second home. I think it would be worth all the body pain and sweat when it's done, we will see. We still have last process to do and that's the applying the poly on the stained wood and that would be it. We are behind our schedules of moving but it's none of our control. We might move in on the first week of June, we will see.
Having said all those busy schedules, we haven't had the chance to visit my father-in-law after our last. The rain was pouring hard when we last went to Gables Care Center where Dad is staying. It was scary because we couldn't see the road, I even asked my husband to stop on the side of the road because I was terrified. We even had hail that day! Thank God we arrived safely and we were greeted by Dad's smile when we came in.They came equipped this time, they brought some piano books so they could play more songs to the old folks at Gables Care Center.
It was dinner time when we came and it was nice to see how they all get together and eat at the same time. Dad said that their food is really good and that he loves eating with his friends.
When they got done eating, they gather around again and watch the kids play the piano.
I found out yesterday through my niece's Facebook page that Dad was brought to the hospital. We were always at the new house working so we missed all phone calls, if there's no message left for us then we assume it isn't an emergency. According to our niece, Dad is suppose to have a cat scan on his brain and have other tests too. We are planning to visit him tonight when my husband comes back from work and see what's going on. It was a nice visit once again and glad that Dad like it there. I hope that he can recover quickly so he doesn't have to sit in the hospital. With all the crazy schedule that my husband and I have, we hardly have time to really sit and relax but I have to remind myself that there is always sunshine after the rain so hopefully all our hard work is worth it.
It's been two years since since he passed on. We miss him dearly.
ReplyDeleteWe have always taken our children to nursing homes to visit older people. Now our parents are in the nursing home. Visit every week, very important.
ReplyDeleteIt's always nice when you can visit family. My Nana Jo is 97 and is in a retirement home so we like to visit her.
ReplyDeleteYou have such beautiful memories and photos to keep those memories alive. Family is so important!
ReplyDeleteI hope he's doing well considering this post is 2 years old!
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear about your dad I hope he gets better too. I think it is always good to bring your kids to a nursing home. Senior citizens have so much to teach and I love the kids want to hear it.
ReplyDeleteThis post reminded me that I always collect names at my local nursing home of folks who don't have family. I will make and send over some Christmas gifts.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about dad. I love that the kids played piano at the nursing home though. That must have really cheered people up.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you got to visit. I hope he gets better soon too.
ReplyDeleteOh I'm sure he absolutely adores hearing them play! What a treat it is.
ReplyDeleteNice to see the kids actively taking interest and visiting along with you. It is heartening to see them play the piano and bring cheer to the elderly too. God bless them.
ReplyDeleteAs I posted on the first comment, my FIL passed two years ago but thank you for your sweet thoughts.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry for your loss. I also hope you got to move in to your new home on schedule!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss. I bet he loved having you there with the kids playing the piano.
ReplyDeleteThere is always sunshine after the rain! I love this quote. It make me feeling better every time I have a hard period!
ReplyDeleteYes there is always sunshine after rain. I am sure with no doubt he lived hearing the piano and spending that time! - jeanine
ReplyDeleteIt is nice that your kids were able to treat your dad to some music.
ReplyDeleteI love that quote. You are right, there really is always sunshine after the rain.
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