One bright side to my situation has been my new more healthy lifestyle. Eating better and being more adamant about finding time to exercise has done wonders for me.

Yes, a strong body DOES help build a strong mind and strong spirit.

Another related silver lining has been the increase in the number of new foods I have tried.

I would not TOUCH fish as a child, and while I will eat it as an adult, I still have a limited horizon; tuna, salmon and sushi pretty much totaled my menu of fish.

Tonight I tried some crusted Cod. YUM-MY!
It was a wonderful dish. More surprising was that it was from the dining hall at my father's community. I was very surprised to get such a tasty dish out of an institutional kitchen.

It has become harder and harder to stay a good boy at meal time. Little cheats keep finding their way to my plate. Fortunately,  so do new dishes like the one I had tonight.


Since I was able to keep myself honest on the trip up here, and have found another meal I can fit into my new menu, I am feeling pretty good about my eating habits right now.

If we could just get my father healthy...or at least as healthy as we CAN get him.

Say a prayer for him ...and for me, thanks.

Good night & God bless.