….I’m a little late into the challenge but thanks to Becky B for hosting another wonderful square challenge for the month of Octoberhttps://beckybofwinchester.com/2020/10/08/kinda-square-8/
My father is definitely one of a kind. He turned 94 yesterday. He looks a little rough around the edges here in this photo but for good reason. Two weeks ago he fell and broke his collarbone. He refused to go to the hospital but realized two days later that maybe that was a mistake. Unfortunately when he was diagnosed with a broken clavicle he was also told that it would take at least 6 weeks to heal and other than rest and Tylenol there wasn’t much else that could be done.
After six days Dad was ready to get back on his mobility scooter and do some shopping. He loves to shop. I offered to pick up what he needed but he got impatient with me and left before I returned home from helping a friend with her own mobility issues. Luckily the trip was without incident and he got everything he wanted. Now almost two weeks later he went out again to do some grocery shopping but I think this time he over did it. So on his birthday, yesterday, we planned a small party with four of us and ordered Chinese food from his favourite restaurant. When it was time to eat Dad struggled to get up the stairs but he refused to give up. After eating he returned to his apartment and went straight to bed. I’m happy to report that he seems better today.
Mama Cormier 
Happy Birthday to your dad. So glad to hear he is better.
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Thanks Amy. It is certainly a trying time for all of us but especially when you become ill.
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congrats on longevity and your dad looks like a kind man too 🙂
happy bday and wishing you a wonderful weekend
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Thanks, Dad is well liked and I often compare him to a cat with nine lives.
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Haha – great comparison 🙀😹😻😸😾😺😻😹😻
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🙂
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Love his independent spirit – sounds like my 93 year old neighbour 🙂 Her daughter calls her mum stubborn!! Wishing him a very Happy Bday, and hope he takes some days slowly to balance out the rest!
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He certainly has an independent spirit but this latest mishap has really taken the wind out of his sails. It doesn’t stop him from trying to stay active but he needs to let the shoulder rest and heal. I call my Dad stubborn as well.
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oh bless him – falls are never nice. Hope he finds his equilibrium again soon, and also some common sense for your peace of mind!
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I’m not sure about common sense. What’s the saying? …..’You can’t teach an old dog new tricks’. His equilibrium, however is improving every day.
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hee hee!
That’s great news about his equilibrium though, tell him a gal from England is rooting for him!
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Thanks. It might confuse him even more but I’ll tell him that my friends are rooting for him.
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