11/28/12 – Jerusalem takes its toll

It had been a strenuous morning for our largely senior citizen group.  The downhill Palm Sunday path had been hard on their joints and muscles and their pace had slowed considerably.  Dad didn’t show much pity (aka any pity) as he continued forward unaffected.  Mike from Windsor hadn’t joined us at all and now Faye from Port Perry was bowing out.  She hailed a taxi and went back to the hotel.

All of this gives me reason to be thankful; thankful that both my parents, and indeed my entire family is in good health (with the exception of my brothers’ smoking).  Dad probably waited too long to take this trip, but his good health, strong physical condition and sharp mind means that it’s never too late… for him at least.