Adjusting to life back in Omaha

The frequency of posts is likely to go down quite a bit now that things are a bit calmer and not as much to report. I think Dad is making Cox telecommunications wish they'd never offered him an unlimited calling plan, as he's burning up the minutes on the phone. He's still doing well, but the steroids (we think) are causing him to not sleep very soundly at night.

I'll get an email from him at 1AM, and then again at 5:30AM. . .so I know there's not much more than a series of naps going on back there. He still sounds good, though, but lack of a really good night of sleep is going to catch up with him. I've said it a lot, but when he's tired, everything is more difficult.

The calendar is pretty open for lunch dates, social visits, and phone calls. Just contact Dad directly there at the house or via email.

Life is returning to (and I'll borrow a term from my good friend Eric, here) the "new normal." Mom and Dad are both still pretty exhausted from the past couple of months, but something about being home in their own bed makes things just better. Stopping by for a quick visit with the grandkids and to see Tracy and Rich. . .I don't think any of us will ever take that quick pop-in for granted again after spending the time in Rochester, six hours away from familiar faces.

I'm off to Vancouver, BC, this weekend for the wedding of some good friends. It feels great to be getting on a plane again for fun, and not out of necessity. :)