I bought this beautiful bouquet to put in Jean's room. He likes to have colorful flowers to look at and admire.
I hope I did not alarm anyone with the quote that I posted last time. It was just a feeling he had that particular day. When John mentioned it to him a few days ago, he said, " I can change my mind, can't I?" He continues to be cheerful and positive most days.
A couple of weeks ago, there were several days in a row when he was eating practically nothing. He did continue to drink water and juice, so at least he remained hydrated. No matter what what we brought him, it did not taste good to him, and he would push it away. We thought he cannot continue like that for very long.
Then -- his appetite returned! He started eating double portions, plus dessert, at every meal!
So, we are just taking one day at a time. John smiled and said his dad has always been unpredictable; and he continues to be!
Of course I am just a daughter-in-law and do not know him nearly as well or as long as his children and a few others have, but I think it's safe to say he always was, and continues to be, "a free spirit", living his life according to his own timetable, and marching to his own beat... And that is wonderful.
