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applegrove

(118,492 posts)
Wed Jul 15, 2020, 04:45 AM Jul 2020

Saw my Dad yesterday. He looked sad. I could barely communicate with him through a window.

Hopefully things are opening up soon. The new cases are at pretty low numbers in Ontario. Took this shot of clouds just outside his building.



I brought him volume 1 of the complete 'Far Side' Cartoons. I hope he likes it. You don't always have to read to get the joke. We don't know how much of his reading he intakes. Here is to better times.

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Saw my Dad yesterday. He looked sad. I could barely communicate with him through a window. (Original Post) applegrove Jul 2020 OP
Must be heartbreaking. I'm really sorry you and your dad are having Mike 03 Jul 2020 #1
Stay encouraged, applegrove. The clouds are beautiful. littlemissmartypants Jul 2020 #2
That must be difficult. KT2000 Jul 2020 #3
Sorry, applegrove DarthDem Jul 2020 #4
To better times, closer each day. Hortensis Jul 2020 #5
I hope you can see him in person soon. brer cat Jul 2020 #6
That must feel so frustrating, to be able to see him but not be with him or touch him, chia Jul 2020 #7
We can't even do the window visit with my Mom jpak Jul 2020 #8
Oh that is so sad. Sending your mom vibes. nt applegrove Jul 2020 #9
Here's to brighter and better days. Niagara Jul 2020 #10
I am so sorry you and your Dad are going through this. Fla Dem Jul 2020 #11

Mike 03

(16,616 posts)
1. Must be heartbreaking. I'm really sorry you and your dad are having
Wed Jul 15, 2020, 05:48 AM
Jul 2020

to go through this and I hope things get better soon.

littlemissmartypants

(22,563 posts)
2. Stay encouraged, applegrove. The clouds are beautiful.
Wed Jul 15, 2020, 05:57 AM
Jul 2020

I'm sure that your visit meant more than you realize. There is only now.

❤ lmsp

KT2000

(20,568 posts)
3. That must be difficult.
Wed Jul 15, 2020, 06:09 AM
Jul 2020

I see how some facilities have come up with ways for visitors to see their loved ones. One place has a clear vinyl sheet at their front door with a Barcalounger inside for the residents and a bench outside for the visitors.

Let's hope better times come soon.

DarthDem

(5,255 posts)
4. Sorry, applegrove
Wed Jul 15, 2020, 06:29 AM
Jul 2020

I'm so glad you got to see your dad. Hopefully things will get better soon. Beautiful picture of the clouds.

chia

(2,244 posts)
7. That must feel so frustrating, to be able to see him but not be with him or touch him,
Wed Jul 15, 2020, 08:26 AM
Jul 2020

I hope you can be with him soon. My heart goes out to you, I took care of my parents before they died in a world that was so different from now, I can't even imagine how difficult it must be for you both. Hang in there.

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