So in 2010 we lost my mom to cancer at age 78. Dad eventually found a new partner and this weekend my family drove to visit Dad and his girlfriend at her farm in Saskatchewan up by McDowell. Dad is 90 and his girlfriend is 89 and they are both pretty amazing. They have a huge garden and last night Dad was pulling out fresh Potatoes and he just finished staining the deck this week. They are both so active and still do all the physical things on the hobby farm. Both are just as mentally sharp as they were when they were young. Pretty crazy to see such healthy happy older people.
My wife and I marvel at their energy and the joy for life they both share. I feel blessed and the moment is not lost on me how lucky my kids are to spend the time getting to know them.
Dad was gifted a book by his sister for his 90th and it’s a leather bound book that prompts you to write your life story. This winter during Covid dad took time to hand write 90% of it and I was reading it yesterday and feel really lucky he was able to do this. Amazing gift to pass on to your family.