Trying to go forward

Since beginning the journey to help our ailing parents 15 years ago, my biggest fear was the day my Dad would be alone. Loosing our Mom in 2007, and now Susan, last week, that fear has arrived. 

Having Dad 40 minutes from our home, and in a facility that was not very attentive to him, we couldn't leave him there without his Susan. 

But what to do? 

We all prayed. A lot. 

United prayer is powerful. Love and prayer combined could solve all of the world's problems, is how I see it.

So beginning on Christmas morning we began looking for a new home for Dad. And to make a long story short, we moved him in 4 days later!

I could feel the prayer working. I think we all could. 

I'm thankful to be a Rozier!

This was a nice touch the first day at his new home.

It took a village to get him moved in there!

The new facility treated our 8 family movers to lunch. 

Some were still working while I took this picture. 

Robin for example. Den says she works so hard, 

"That girl's a machine!"

I like this view of Shaw Ave from Dad's bed. 

He can watch traffic go by. 

I'd rather see that than just greenery. 

All the women in this facility are named Barbara. 

Ok, only SIX, but it seems every where we turn 
there's another Barbara. 

If you look closely you can see one of the Barbaras 

giving Dad some pointers. 

This Barbara also asked me, "Do you have warm blankets on your Dad's bed?" 

After I said yes, she touched my neck scarf and said, 

"But are his blankets as warm as this scarf? 

It gets cold at night." 

The women tend to flock around him. I'm not sure he likes that. 

During the long paper signing meeting the day

 before we moved Dad in, 

Erik Schuk, who is the executive director had this to say,

"This is my philosophy of life. Enjoy every single day and love as many people as you can."

He also said to us, 

"This isn't a perfect place, but I want it to be."

The boss of the new facility has a heart.

We're not looking for perfection, but a facility that keeps trying. 
And so far, that is what we are seeing.