Adventure 447: The Story of George, 24

February 14, 2018

Real time found George on top of his game this morning. Judy, who was on morning duty while I cleared the driveway of snow reported that he had breakfast, had taken his pills, had made his bed, and he had his work out clothes on (Not really) ready for Joel to arrive. He's taken to the added exercise regimen without complaint. Hopefully, continued strengthening of his muscles will alleviate a little bit of the arthritis in his hip. At any rate, that's what we're telling him. The rest of his day was busy. He and Vina posed for a a Valentine picture and played a game of cards. He ate a good lunch, took a nap, had dinner, and when we arrived in the evening, he was actively involved in Wednesday night bingo. After the Bingo, we watched him perform his nightly chores, and said good night.

George has always been a ladies' man, so it's not out of the realm of reality that he's hooked another one at this stage in life. It's so good to see him and Vina together. They play cards, play bingo,  smack the balloon ball,  roll the Wii bowling ball , and any number of other things during the day. I think she's his reason for living. Kent Hoffman, a therapist who has spent his career working with people who suffer greatly-the mentally ill, the terminally incarcerated, and homeless street kids- says that one very basic and forever constant human need is that of being held. The smallest loving touch provides us comfort. I find much joy in watching George and Vina express their caring and loving bond. They fulfill for each other the need to be loved, the need to be wanted, the need to be touched. It seems that age is no barrier to the warmth of a nice Valentine's Day kiss. And according to Mr. Hoffman, a good squeeze ain't bad either.

A few deep knee bends in the morning, along with an assortment of other exercises.

 A little SkipBo in the afternoon.

 And finally, a little Bingo. Not a bad day in the life of George