The end of 2010 was a whirl-wind of activity and emotions. Steve's father, Jay, stayed with us for the month of October. We thought that he might be moving in for a significant period of time as he was having trouble getting around in his apartment. At 97 we expected him to be having difficulties but it was the harbinger of things to come.
November brought multiple trips to the doctors in Minnesota and Iowa finally resulting in Jay entering the care center in Eagle Grove. We knew what the outcome would be and we had a pretty clear idea of just how quickly it would come to pass. Thanksgiving was a special dinner at Jim's (Steve's brother) with Jay an active member of the dinner party.
Events quickly cascaded from that point on. More trips to Iowa and gathering of family for the final days. December 29, 2010 was our last day with Jay.
We are still working to regain a balance of normal with the recent events, the holidays and the bittersweet gathering of all the family. I think I like getting together for weddings better than I do for funerals.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
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