My dad has been passed away now for almost three years.  I am so thankful my mom did not follow him like a lot of couple’s do.  My father-in-law died and within a year, my mother-in-law had passed, too. They were only in their late sixties.  My dad was 92 and now mom is 85…86 next month.

Well, we go to Biloxi to the Beau Rivage Casino and Resort which is so beautiful…think it is a four star hotel.  My husband and I use to drive from Florida to NC to pick up my parents and then to Biloxi and then to NC and then to Florida to take my parents on vacation (total of 3500 miles).

So this past March, Mom was sitting at a quarter slot machine and a very sweet, handsome man starting talking to her.  Since then, they have been talking on the phone.

We traveled back to Biloxi the end of July just so she could see him again.  Now he is in the hospital in GA and she is wanting to go see him there.   Boy, like can get complicated.

My three sisters are there with Mom and take great care of her.  I am way down here in Florida and don’t help out much anymore since Dad has passed away.   For me, it is rather painful to go home and not have Dad there.  I guess my sisters had to get use to it but it hits  me every time I walk through the door and see his recliner.

I have had a very blessed life….my friend’s parents have passed away a long time ago.   My high school friend, Brenda had a triple by-pass this past week.  My best friend is taking a number of pills for high blood pressure, diabetes and thyroid problems.   I take no medication.    I had three healthy children who have college educations and careers.    Just one grandchild so far but she is beautiful, intelligent and great manners.  My son and daughter-in-law are great parents.

And then there is Calvin.  A man who waited for me for over thirty years.  Never married.  Loved me since we were 15/16 years old.   Growing old with Calvin is going to be wonderful.  He is so sweet and patient and never says a mean word to me.   We are anxiously awaiting his retirement which is less than two years.

I can totally understand why my mom wants another relationship with a man.  She was with someone she loved for over 56 years and misses the feeling only a man can give you.