Dad is making progress with getting up and walking with his walker. Wednesday, Mom built an expansion for the steps out the back door to the carport that allows Dad to place his walker safely. She actually took him for a car ride on Friday. I know he has doctor appointments this coming Wednesday, and she wanted to make certain he could get to the car easily. Now she is hoping he can get into the doctor’s office without a wheelchair.

Yesterday, I helped Mom finish her annual Christmas letter. She and I discussed the things that we did over the entire year. 2024 had a lot more going on that most years. She lost friends and family and all of us lost dear Sophia. Miko has been a lively addition to the family. Now if she would just stay out of the Christmas tree! With the letter composed, Mom put labels on the envelopes, put the letters into the signed cards and added the stamps. We watched a silly Christmas movie while we did that. Miko tried to help by pushing cards off the table. I knew we were really only there for moral support. Miko needs to work on that. Hopefully, she will do better by next year. I know Mom will feel better after she puts the cards into the mail. With that task done, maybe she will have time to work on her novel. I’m looking forward to her Spring Book Tour!