Empty Nest

Yesterday the ladies were discussing their children and their grandchildren.  I have long ago given up any hope of grandchildren.  Considering our family gene pool, our chance of HD free grandchildren is only fifty percent.  Instead of longing for a future generation I spend my time enjoying the time with Merv and our kids.  Mel left home in 2007 to live independently.  Now due to circumstances she lives in supportive accommodation.  Dustin left home in 1997 only to return a few years later when the life he was seeking failed him.   He asked if he could stay with us for three weeks and finally left two years later! 


Family Together Time

 Today Dustin called in and stayed for morning tea and lunch.  We shared news with each other and  discussed his job and other important aspects of his life.  He washed his new car and spent time with Merv while I shopped for weekend groceries.  I chatted with Mel this afternoon.  She had gone into Perth with a friend today.  We agreed on a long walk in Garvey Park tomorrow morning.  We will take the wheelchair for Merv.

I know lots of people whose children either live too far away for them to visit regularly or whatever reasons they have severed contact with each other. 
We are so very blessed our children are happy to visit and spend time with us.