85 and Yes Still Smiling!!
This morning was really a wake up call….a reality check you could say.
My sister in law had a doctors appointment this morning so she asked that I come and help Dad with his insulin shot. I thought he had been doing it on his own, but I was wrong on that. I agreed…no problem I would come around 9:00. I overslept…got up at 9:00 a.m., hopped in the shower and by 9:30 I was next door.
Dad greeted me at the door in his wheelchair, big huge grin on his face and the smell of bacon in the air. The smile on his face was absolutely priceless buddys. He had made himself bacon, eggs and toast and was getting ready to do the dishes. All this from the wheelchair.
I thought this last episode with the broken hip, heart attack and sugar imbalance was the end of my Dads time here with us. He sure has proved otherwise!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What an inspiration he is to me!!! To be 85 years old and still smiling is amazing. Once walking, driving, going out to eat at least twice a week, and now only a few months later confined to a wheelchair, and he still remains positive and happy to be alive!!!
I believe many of us have disabilities…I for one have a bad heart which restricts my amount of exercise. Some of us have asthma, or COPD…some are handicapped and in wheelchairs. Some of us have been immobile for so long exercise seems literally impossible. But if we keep the faith..believe in ourselves WE CAN DO THIS!!!
Lets all take a lesson from my Dad today!!! Be happy for all our blessings. Be happy we are alive!!! Be happy we can exercise (stop that moaning and groaning LOL ) Be happy we can choose healthy foods…and Be happy we have BuddySlim and all the incredible people here!!!
Love you guys!! Have a fabulous weekend!!!
Amen to all of that. We all have some sort of disability. We must have faith and live each day like it is our last. I know sometimes I dwell on all the negative stuff going on in my life I forget about all the blessings that I do have. We love you too….enjoy your weekend. Be safe and healthy!!!
that’s so amazing! way to go dad!!!
amazing! i love how happy and upbeat your father sounds!
There are just people out there who just won’t quit. They just have something that helps them push on and adapt. Nice cheerful blog. Thanks!
I am happy you are my buddy and if I would I would give your Dad the biggest hug. Please give him one for me Jane. Thank you SO MUCH. We will do this.
*hugs*
Sometimes the simplest of things can get our focus back in the right place. Thanks for sharing this. I hope to have the attitude of your Dad, enjoying life with a positive attitude.
What a gift your dad gave all of us. And he didn’t even know. That smile has made a lot of hearts feel really good today! Thanks for sharing.
I am happy to hear that your dad is doing so well.
Jane now I know why you are so wonderful, look who your role model is! Just as he is an inspiration to you so are YOU to all of us. Your bring much sunxhine to the site, thank you fot that. Love ya! sister Jane.
It is amazing! Thank you for sharing! My mom is like that even at age 83. She is still recovering from her stroke, but she has an amazing attitude and sense of humor!
Biggest Hugs to you my friend!
Have a great day and weekend!
This is absolutely awesome and gives me hope for mom!! Thanks so much for the inspiration. Love you!
What a neat blog, sweetie. Once again your spirit shines through, and the uniqueness that it yours. Your Dad is the coolest, bless his precious little heart. Good for him!
It’s nice to be able to see the hand of the Lord in all things, and you are definitely one of those people of amazing faith. Love ya Jane!! 
Hsppy weekend to you!
Wow. I’m soooooooooo inspired!
Thanks buddy!
OMG… the smell of bacon…. I’m gaining weight just THINKING about it. LOL
HIGH FIVERS to your dad!
Huggggggggggggggs,
Shan