The Summer of UP's and DOWN's

Well, this summer wasn't what I expected.

First, the family, a downer. My father was placed into long term care at the Pasqua Hospital. He has had good days and some bad days. Has suffered with an urinary tract infection, but recovered nicely from it. He spends most of his days sleeping. They do get him up and walking for a bit, but he tires quickly. He also has had some brief moments of dementia, but only when he's been disorientated from waking from a sleep or just after his UTI. My mother is now using a walker full time. Her thighs and hip not treating her very well, but she is managing to get around fairly well. It helps that she is getting Meals on Wheels. My mother-in-law was also placed in a long care home. With father-in-law unable to lift mom around anymore and with her diabetes running amok, it was best for both of them. I think that now mother in law is in the care home that father in law will become healthier. He was losing weight and he was plagued with sore hips and legs (from lifting).

Secondly, work, another downer(sort of). I was hoping for a relaxing summer, I was so WRONG. I ended up working over 380 hours in 2 months. The money was nice, but the hours were long. The airport had lots of construction, mostly to the aprons(where the planes parked) and thus they needed escort for all the construction workers.

Sarah's and Spiros' wedding was beautiful, an UPPER. I'm posting pictures pictures below, so have a look. Sandy and Sarah were both beautiful (as usual) and little Iliana was so cute as the flower girl. Spiros' parents were so friendly, we felt very welcome, both at the church and the ceremony.

Debbie, an UPPER. She had a great summer, she spent much of it at Manitou Beach, entertaining company that she had invited. She also went on a casino bus trip to Winnipeg with a friend near the end of August. She had a great time and yet only spent about $100 for 4 days, so it was all good.

Another wedding, an UPPER. Our best friends'(Perry and Debbie) daughter got marriage in August, they wedding was beautiful too.

I'm hoping that things will begin to slow down. I'm back volunteering at Buck once a week. My shifts are down at work 10 to 15 per month(as promise from the guy who does the scheduling). Bowling starts this coming week and I had several chances over the summer to practice so I'm looking forward to the season.