Tonight's picture was taken in March of 2005. Mattie was almost three years old. Peter was getting Mattie used to a ball and a bat, with the hopes that he would be interested in baseball. Like most kids, Mattie used the bat to hit the ball along the floor. Almost as if he was playing field hockey. Mattie was a busy fellow, constantly curious, and it took a lot to engage his mind and body. But I learned to rise to the challenge and then some.
Quote of the day: Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and, above all, confidence in ourselves. We must believe we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained. ~ Marie Curie.
I got up and did my usual routine this morning. I then got my dad up, showered, dressed and downstairs for breakfast. My mom said my dad was up several times last night and she also had to get up to help him. So this morning she was out of it and still dealing with a head cold or her persistent lung infection. I can't tell which one. Either case, she isn't getting better, which means I need to consult her pulmonologist.
After breakfast, Peter did my dad's walking routine with him and then I had both of my parents rest. It is funny that they get up early, just so after breakfast they go back to resting. I do not think I can break this cycle with my dad, but I am hoping we can at least have an impact on my mom. Unfortunately she needs time for her health to stabilize, so I am not pushing her right now. Being the caregiver for my dad for two years in Los Angeles has set her back both physically and mentally.
While my parents were resting, I did the laundry and finished the Foundation's March newsletter and updated our website. I honestly have NO IDEA how I was able to put the March newsletter together, as March was a hellish month with hospitalizations on top of my usual caregiving routine. But keeping Mattie's memory and legacy going are always top priorities for me, and therefore where there is a will there is a way.
Though it felt like winter outside, Peter and I took Sunny for close to a 3 mile walk. I love when Peter comes out with me, because we can chat, catch up, and also explore the woods all around our neighborhood. There are so many wonderful walking pathways and I am thrilled to have access to them without needing to get into a car first.
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