Reflections

A car ride with my family of origin. A stop at the home of my father's aunt. Familiar surroundings, vases in the window to add color to life, Uncle's gone, quiet here. On to the Rehab Center to visit my Aunt. Looks like her old self, body's not working as well, same laugh, a little weak. Same smile, bright as ever, until she's tired. "I'm going to get this arm working again", then the hand lands in the plate of food and isn't aware it landed there. Take it in stride. Take it slow, no hurry. Determination, tenacity, focus, "I'm going to go home, I'm going to be independent" she's not giving up, not giving in.

Long ride home, kind of sleepy, reflecting, remembering when...