Wednesday, June 17, 2009

My Dad (a.k.a. Grampa)

I have to share my dad's response to my last post:


"Hi Beth !! Read your blog today and saw wig pics. The last one with the short hair is a knockout !! If you dont wear it maybe I will. "

We had a picnic at 'our' park bench in Assiniboine Park last week. The bench is a memorial to my mom who passed away 19 months ago - it celebrates my mom and dad's life together. It's inscribed with both of their names and "50+ years of loving walks & memories - Forever in your kids' & grandkids' hearts".


For those of you who know my dad, you will notice there is no walker in the picture - he is walking on his own now after his 2 hip replacement surgeries in the last 11 months. He'll be 80 this year and his health just keeps improving!



6 comments:

  1. Hi Beth,
    I thought the short wig was nice too. Glad you liked my potted history of Wales but I am perplexed at what kind of "local" phrases, words, I have in my blogs.

    Lovely pictures and really nice idea about the chair. Your dad looks great for 80!

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  2. Your dad is so funny!!! good to see you out there enjoying the sunshine!

    Sheila, B.C.

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  3. That last picture is so nice ...

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  4. Beth,

    Lesa from http://lesasbreastcancer.blogspot.com/
    left a comment on my blog regarding the chemo nails.

    She left the following link
    http://www.cancerlynx.com/nails.html

    I'm not sure I could do the ice thingy but I am going to get some Vicks Vapo Rub.

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  5. Wonderful pics!! Don't ya just love cool Dads?

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  6. Hi Beth What a great picture and your Dad looks great. Looking forward to spending time on th dock!!!!

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