My Dad is visiting with us from Dallas for a few weeks. Since my Mother passed away in March, he's been very lonely, as you can imagine. Towards the end of her life, she wasn't able to travel much, at all. His health is somewhat better, so many of us in the family are taking advantage of that and having him visit us. It's such a great opportunity for the "far-away" kids, grandkids, and great grandkids, to get to know their Dad and Grampy a lot better.
We've had lots of opportunities to just sit and visit, which we've really enjoyed. Little Lucy is still somewhat shy around him, but he was able to bribe her with a sucker a couple of days ago. He let her pick the one she wanted out of his hand. She was a bit nervous, but did pick one out. I'm sure by the time he's ready to leave for home, she'll be much more relaxed around him.
He's going to help me cook a Beef Brisket this Sunday. I've cooked one before, using his recipe, but this time he'll be able to oversee the project. We're all excited to have a Grampy Brisket.
Feel free to call him on his cell phone at (214) 868-8243. He does enjoy talking to family.
