I'm conflicted by today's events. The good news; opening day of the baseball season! The Giants will be on national television they start their defense of their World Championship. Go Giants!
The bad news; Jude and Marion are leaving the sunny south and heading back to the dreaded north. (Boo.)
We shared a glorious 3 months again; now our bond based on mutual admiration will have to endure an extended absence. The bond will indeed endure. Always has, always will.
Jude, bent but not broken; slowed but not stilled, continues to wheel himself, with the constant help of his trusty sidekick, thru the various terrains that is life complicated by Parkinson's. Life more than just goes on.
Trips to the beach are adventures; restaurants are jungles of tables and chairs that need to be navigated. Wii bowling? Don't get me started...........
No complaints from the K team, just perseverance, perpetual gratitude, and perennial smiles.
Gracious, generous, good, good people.
I miss his kiss.........................
Jude's greeting used to include a hug and a kiss on the cheek. I have to admit, the kiss took a while to get used to, despite my Italian heritage. But I did get comfortable with it; so comfortable that I in fact returned the kiss. An expression of love and affection. Brothers.
But Jude's salutations no longer include the man buss. I don't take it personally; his kisser doesn't work as well as it used to. So I'm just catching up these days; offering unreturned kisses to make up for all the received kisses I received that went unreciprocated.
But, I've decided that's just not enough; more needs to be done to revive this evidence of bromance.
I'll start with my son-in-laws. If the occasion call for a hug, expect a kiss as well. My nephews too, at least on my side of the family. I'll tread slowly with Geeg's side, but eventually they will enjoy (endure?) the soon to be infamous "pal peck."
Kiss or no kiss, Jude and Marion radiate love and affection. Right back atcha.
We will see you soon, our bond is firm. Be well.
Go Giants.
It has been a great three months and we'll miss Marion and Jude terribly, but we'll do it all over again next year. Great people, great friends, great relatives!
ReplyDeleteI was wondering what it would take for you to write a new blog. Aunt Marion and Uncle Jude are the perfect muses. Never have I been able to think about them and NOT smile. Two of a kind, those Kanes. I'm sorry that they're leaving you, but I know some people in the North that will be very happy! You have no idea how hard it is to have you grandparents so far away!
ReplyDeleteMake room for me on the Team K love train...I know it's a super crowded one! Nice job, Dad. I'm looking forward to reading what you write on the eve of their return to IRB next year.
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Who? Marion and Jude Kane? Yeah, they're okay.
ReplyDeleteTo my brothers-in-law, I say: watch out.
To find your blog at the end of a long and difficult day of traveling was healing and inspirational. Thanks for all your love and support. We couldn't have done it without you. We'll be back!
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