It would be easy to look at this picture and imagine that Dad is still healthy. Doesn't he look great? And aren't they the sweetest couple ever?

Let me tell you - their love relationship IS the sweetest! Last evening I was in the kitchen when Mary was "tucking" Dad in for the night. The monitor was on, and I had the privilege of feeling like I was on Holy Ground as I listened to them pray together and then exchange words of encouragement and endearment with each other. Tears just ran down my face. Then this morning, as we got him "spruced up" for the day, the good natured humor and laughter that so easily flowed between them just blessed me even more.

I seriously mean it when I say: I want to be just like them when I'm in my 80's.