We have been trying to post a video of mom with no luck. Forgive us we are still new to 'blogging'. How long are you going to let me get away with excuse?
Friday, August 10th, Mr. James flew into town and was able to spend a number of hours with mom (and me). We 'rocked' the house and gave Aegis a new definition of Reilly Pride. Jim and mom were engulfed in an exciting battle of Friday Afternoon Ping Pong which I was privy to witness. The table was 'hot' and the action was intense. There is this nice big room that has 'the table' along with a crisp 42" Flat screen and a large table with seating for ten. We flipped on the 'tele', SportCenter of course, and sat down for a few games of Gin and Gin Rummy. The action again was overwhelming. A couple of walking tours ended out the evening and Jim and I left mom with her cohorts for the night.
James made a very observant statement that has stuck with me the past number of days. He said, "Who would of thought we could spend three hours with mom and not have her yell at us once". This simple statement cut to the bone. Mom, aside from her memory, is having the time of her life; in her own mind, of course. She is almost always upbeat and eager to be on the move. It would be nice to watch a 2-hour movie with her, however, I don't believe that is happening very soon. She would have to really be into the movie.
Sunday, August 19th, I stopped in early (it has been over 100 degree the past fourteen days) and I wanted to press my luck by bringing in the baseball gloves and real, yes real, baseball for a morning of catch. We started across the street in an open parking area. It went off without a hitch, so we moved to the back courtyard at Aegis. Residents are 'stunned' at Kathy's muscle memory and ability to continue doing things like ping pong and 'catch'. It was a blast. Mom continually wanted to stop and get grandpa to join us. That would have been awesome, if at all, possible. For all of you who don't know, mom was the parent who most frequently took me, and Jim, out for 'catch' when we were learning to play baseball as young men. I wanted to return the favor.
I can only report that she is doing pretty darn well. Fitting in and enjoying the ride. And then forgetting it...
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