Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Tuesday, July 18, 2023 -- Mattie died 720 weeks ago today.

Tonight's picture was taken in July of 2003. Mattie was a year old and that day we took him to Corolla Lighthouse. Back then, they allowed you to walk up to the top and even carry a child in a back pack. That is NO longer possible. But as you can see, Mattie was absolutely fascinated. What you can't tell was it was super hot and humid and there was little to no air flow on that spiral staircase. I am so glad we did it!

Quote of the day: We are all faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as impossible situations. ~ Chuck Swindoll

Peter is in Boston this week. While he is there to present at a conference, attend a board meeting, and then reconnect with his parents, my lifetime friend, Karen is visiting with us. This evening we had dinner at the Palm Restaurant. My dad used to LOVE eating veal chops, and they are the only steakhouse in our area that offers such a chop. However, the next major change I have noticed for 2023 is that my dad is having a great deal of trouble chewing tougher meats. I don't know if it is a chewing thing or simply doesn't want to expend the energy! So I find when he is out to eat, he does better with fish and seafood. This is a huge change (on top of so many others) from a man that loved steak, lamb chops, and veal chops!

My mom and dad!

Me and Karen! What I find is whenever I sit still, I get extremely tired. I already know I am exhausted but it is very evident to me that if I don't keep moving, I have a big problem. Which is why sometimes I feel absolutely frenetic. That said, if I am not frenetic, then I know I won't be able to keep up my daily pace.