Cheryl makes many lists. Early on when she was still working and Parkinson was not a friend, she made TODO lists for work, school activities and whatever was coming. These days with Sam’s disease (Samuel Parkinson) such a big part of our lives making a list is more nuanced. The next day one must remember what the list is about.

In May two of the grandchildren marked significant events in their education. One matriculated from university and will begin contriting to the business world after this family vacation. And one graduated from high school and has her sights set on university in the fall. Cheryl made a list to mark both events. We were only able to attend one of the graduations but both celebrations. The list worked but I had to remind her what her notes meant.

In another part of the family, preparation is happening for a family reunion style gathering with no funeral attached. Cheryl wants to be very involved although her organizational skills are mostly gone. Her head however is jumbled with ideas.

“I need to make a list!”, says she.

“Try to relax and enjoy the beach.”, he replied.

“I will after I make a list.”

Sam this disease of yours is so much more than we had hoped for in our lives. (sarcasm)

CARPE DIEM (dammit)