Been busy. Looking after Mom.

[Mira]

For those of you who remember my Mom and me in the Florida Keys - this is the beginning of the 2013 installment.

I've said before that we have a benefactor who lets us use his condo as long as my Mom lives as token of gratitude in re-payment for her and my Dad helping him rise above what his life birth situation might have afforded by lending him books and talking to him about options. It's been going on for about 15 years, a heck of a token if you ask me.

My Mom, 88 and a half now, has had TWO back operations this year and was at death's door. She lived and struggled in order to come to Florida again, and her tenacity allowed it.
She brought along a friend who had the means to do so and who is suffering a growing inoperable brain tumor, age 84.

Today we played dead women in the pool.
Photos are to show you what's possible.

Mom


Friend

[elleng]

1. Been wondering about her

and your summer 2013 vacation. Good to see her, and hope she and her friend enjoy Florida.

[KC]

2. I bet the

water must feel good to both of them. It's so relaxing and must take a lot of pressure
off of the body.
I'm glad she was able to make the trip again and how wonderful for her friend
to come too!

[Solly Mack]

3. Mira! Good to see you!

So glad your Mom was able to make the trip and to bring a friend.

(((Hugs to all)))

[handmade34]

4. I laugh

but also understand the sweetness... I was in Florida (my dad is 86 and holding ) and came back to do some work on the house (Leo is still down there taking care of dad... too bad we will miss you)

hope all of you are having a blast!!!!!!!!