Just like family. The other day Cooper and I were visiting my Dad. A lot of our visits are spent sitting quietly just enjoying each other's company. I like to try to keep the conversation rolling along, but that is not always possible. Today one of the nurses from home health stopped by to check in on Dad. He immediately stood up and gave her a hug. He was genuinely happy to see her. It made me realize that Dad has a whole new family now in addition to us. His family now includes all the caretakers that he sees each day. Although, Dad's life is very different from before, there is still meaning there. I'm happy that Dad felt inclined to give one of his caretakers a hug, just like the rest of his family.
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