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My parents are hitting the road, continuing their trip to Maine after a short 6 day visit with my wife and I. Too short! There's still plenty of work to be done in my basement, my father didn't have enough time to finish the spackling job!
Just kidding of course.
It was interesting to see how many vitamin supplements they take, as well as fish oil tablets, etc. I asked my dad what the fish oil is supposed to do. He said, "Oh, it helps enhance brain function and things like that."
I said, "Well, it doesn't seem to be working so you may as well save the money."
I don't think my father needs help with his brain function, nor my mom. They're both still pretty slick, and they actually don't look a day older than 57, yet they are both ten years beyond that point. It must be something in our genetic makeup, because many people don't think I look my age. My wife definitely doesn't think I act it.
I'm often mistaken for being in my late twenties, when in fact I'm ten years older than that. I married a woman 10 years younger than me and no one is the wiser. We're a perfect match. We've come a long way in a short time, and I couldn't have done it without her. I'm anxious to see what our future will bring.
Visiting with family is always a treat, and when we get together it truly is one big happy family . My parents have been friends with my in-laws for many years. In fact, my father-in-law and mother-in-law knew me even before their daughter was born. Our families go way back together.
My parents have retired to North Carolina, so we only see them once a year, if we're lucky. We either travel down there, or they stop by our house on their way up north. It's nice to visit with family. Family is important.
Unfortunately the last two visits with my family have been marked by tragedy in the world. Last year we were visiting during Christmas and that's when the tsunami plowed into the islands of Indonesia, Sri Lanka, South India, Thailand and other countries.
This year our visit was marked by the devastation in the Gulf states by Hurricane Katrina. We were rivited to our news channel each night wataching survivors being rescued by emergency personnel, viewing the tragic scenes of destruction and sadness in the eyes of those changed forever by this horrific natural disaster.
We also watched as the media poured salt on this wound to our nation by stirring up stories of racism. No doubt this tragedy brought increased advertising dollars to the networks. Nothing sicker in this world than pretending to humanely present the news of a disaster while involved in a media frenzy to make money. One of those necessary evils I guess.
Well, before this turns into a rant about newsmakers I should sign off. No need to get myself so steamed.
Here's to families, and hoping that those who were separated in the wake of Katrina will find each other again soon.
Best to all.
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