My father is sporting a new problem. His legs are causing him so much pain that he is using crutches now. It scares me to think of him trying to balance himself on crutches, and it also makes me wonder what new ailment is waiting for us, just around the corner.

I do realize that, at his age, there is probably a new pain every day. I also know that, at this point, it is very difficult to understand when dad really has an issue, or when it is some 'issue of the day'. Doesn't that sound awful? I am really trying to be empathetic in my listening and understanding, these last comments certainly don't reflect that. I wonder if my father would be having leg problems if Rene was not having issues walking? I don't actually believe what I am thinking because if my father were no longer able to move by himself, we would really have no choice but to put him in a facility until he regained his independence. This is why I am sure that he isn't just 'making up the pain'. I know that he really hurts. But doesn't the add on TV say, depression hurts, not just mentally, but physically as well?


I have to stop being so catty and actually try and do something productive. I need to talk to mom. Wish me luck and if you have a moment, spare a positive thought for me.