Visit to the folks

The state of health of Abbie's parents has been a concern, especially of late. Her mother, as recently as a few months ago, was suffering from such serious blockage of circulation in her feet that the doctor thought amputation would be necessary. Second opinions suggested medications, which has removed that possibility for the moment. She is taking medication to help the blood flow and some pain medication, as well. At least she is not complaining of pain. She spends most of her time lying down, and the effort to get up and get out is very tiring for her.

Dad seems to be physically as fit as ever, but he had to ask us dozens of times where we live. He can't tell you how old he is, and he didn't remember having his 91st birthday last Sunday. He doesn't distinguish between the refrigerator and the upright freezer next to it. Ice cream is routinely placed in the refrigerator...he has put eggs in the freezer before.

We are thankful we found them as well as we did. Abbie's brother lives next door and keeps an eye out on them, but who knows how much longer they will be able to live on their own?