So sorry to hear that your Father passed, Russ. He lives in your memories, so remember the good times...

After 40 years, I still remember Dad, clear as a bell...

Thank you, everyone. Simply trying to ride the waves or supporting, helping provide some soft guardrails on decisioning led by mom. As you’d guess for an 80, anxiety on top of lack of sleep this is a lot. We are taking it a minute at a time. Which makes dealing with the situation one hour at a time feel like a luxury.

Frank,
My dad was a lover of hummingbirds. He could watch them forever. That and wildflowers. I’m humbled by your offer. If there is some place out in Massachusetts which supports either of those, I’d be happy to pass that information along to my mom and sister as well.

You are a… mensche? Did I use it right?

why yes, yes you did!

I am teachable.

that's the upside...HA!

feels like a moment here...

Russ, I came up with this Hummingbird one below.

Typically when we donate to "the charity of choice" (Cancer Society, Heart Fund, Leukemia/Lymphoma eg) they offer to send a notification to the grieving family that a gift was made in memory of (fill in the name)...but a quick reading did not show the same option from Mass Audubon.

In the event that it does pop up when I am finalizing our donation, would you mind sharing your father's name...either here or PM me?

Posted the link here just in case anyone else shares our custom.


https://action.audubon.org/onlineactions/NZ1bZ5OTWEGzHGtU2cCgpQ2 


btw, I looooove hummingbirds!

hummingbirds are abundant here this time of year...

da hummingbirds just got some money from me...

Wife had painful bunions on both her big and little toes on one foot for 5-10 years. Extremely tender.

Finally went with her for the last few doc appointments to confirm he had nothing less invasive that might work. Talked my wife into it for like six weeks before she scheduled the surgery.

Surgery went well about two weeks ago. Three micro plates and like 8-10 micro screws.

Staples come out Tuesday and we will find out how soon she can be partial weight bearing for short periods of time- so I won't have to wait on her had and foot!. She is going to be in a boot for like 6-8 weeks.

Might also find out when she can drive... 🇨🇮

❤️

Think tomorrow is DMV’s surgery on his bad wing.

DMV,
Prayers completed for the medical staff and for you and your recovery.

Peace, Brother.

That bassturd said nothing to me!

I’ll be thinking about you buddy.

Another BOTL is having surgery today but I’m not sure he wants that out there….so send blind vibes to flyover country

Thank you!

Surgery was yesterday. Hurting but not the same pain that I'd been living with for years. The rotator cuff was shot. Nothing left but bone on bonespurs. It would catch like a stuck gear and grind back into socket. The doctor was surprised I was walking upright from the MRI's. Scheduled me for shoulder reversal replacement and a new chapter is opened.

So...who has some ISOMs for Oxys?

I hope you have a fast and complete recovery.

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I'm taking it slow.

Burning vacation and perhaps a bit of short term medical leave if i run out.

Good luck with the recovery!

Wishing you a speedy recovery Doc.

heal well, Doctor

Thanks all.

Really appreciate it.