As mentioned last week, I traveled to Ohio to visit this guy (affectionately known as dad). It was a crazy busy trip of 6 days. Ariana (my sister) and I were able to pretty much pare down his belongings to a couple of suitcases. We sold his car, some of his furniture, donated the rest of the furniture, met with doctors & nurses, met tons of family members, and bonded together. I think we did a good job. Dad is on his way to recovery (medication and gallbladder issues) and he will be moving to Florida on December 1. Things I learned on this trip:
1. Always get the story first hand. Don't rely on second and third hand accounts when it is important.
2. Love your family. You may find it hard to like them, but love them. Everyone needs love.
3. Stay close to your family. In the end, that is all we have.
4. When someone says, or implies they are lonely, believe them. Reach out - see number 2.
Here are some more pictures - I really loved seeing everyone. The last time I saw these people I was three years old!
Veronica & Dad - Aunt Helen & Uncle Peter's daughter
Aunt Helen & Uncle Peter Horatschki - dad's sister & bro-in-law
John Horatschki - Helen & Peter's son
Tanya - Mary's daughter
Mary - Helen & Peter's daughter
Ariana, dad and me
1 comment:
cute! <3
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