tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6739655481104184892.post3424901372487091472..comments2024-03-12T04:18:22.736-05:00Comments on Land Of Milk And Honey: Going Back to Move Forwardgingerhillery@mac.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11058818226976530765noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6739655481104184892.post-3549488777857151942012-06-27T23:59:33.204-05:002012-06-27T23:59:33.204-05:00Congratulations to your Thomas on his graduation. ...Congratulations to your Thomas on his graduation. As I read your entry of Special Olympics, I couldn't help but think of my Down Syndrome brother who came to live with the 5 of us after my folks died. Moving him up here from TX was a big adjustment for him...and for all of us. It meant sacrifices on everyone's part. He is now almost 56 yrs. old and beginning to fail. That population is much more susceptible to Alzheimer's & dementia than the 'normal' population. He enjoyed the Spec. Olympics for YEARS and this year is the first time he hasn't participated that I can remember. I'm trying to treasure each day as I can see the preparation for him to go to his forever home. <br /><br />I do hope you're all able to enjoy your trip back here to VA and you were able to get some of the COOL weather we had. This weekend is supposed to be miserable, but then...you're coming from TX, so it won't be as much of a shock. That IS something I don't miss much...that TX heat! I'm sure the trip back to your farm will cause some sadness and grieving, but hopefully it will bring some wonderful memories, too! God Bless!Truthseekerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02922455507569247838noreply@blogger.com