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EATING OUT

Luvsmyfam — Sun, 16 Jun 2024 20:12:48 GMT

I took my parents out for lunch Sat instead of actual Father's day.We had Mexican food and a 🍓 cake 🍰. All was delicious. All of us 5 kids are planning his 90th birthday party the end of July
He definitely has slowed down which is very hard for us kids to see.They both still drive and live independently in their home.I see them regularly because they both are avid readers so they come to the library where I work

I hope everyone has a good work week

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cheriere — Sun, 16 Jun 2024 20:17:42 GMT

@Luvsmyfam

So nice to hear you guys all had a great day Saturday. I know just what you mean about it being difficult to see our parents slowing down...especially dads. ❤️❤️❤️

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RetRN — Sun, 16 Jun 2024 20:18:25 GMT

Slowing down is part of aging. You are blessed to still have them in your life. 90 is a significant milestone that few people get to see and if they do most are not driving or living in their homes independently.

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ciao_bella — Sun, 16 Jun 2024 21:07:04 GMT

When my parents were still living, we did the same by going to dinner or lunch the day before the holiday to avoid big crowds and being rushed.

Happy early 90th birthday wishes to your dad!

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Estellee — Sun, 16 Jun 2024 20:32:54 GMT

@Luvsmyfam That was a good plan to celebrate on Saturday, the restaurants are so crowded on Father's Day. Glad you had a nice day.

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Luvsmyfam — Sun, 16 Jun 2024 20:33:04 GMT

THANK YOU

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I am still oxox — Sun, 16 Jun 2024 21:10:06 GMT

Cherish every day with them you are very lucky to have them both around Mom will be gone 10 years in Oct and Dad 7 years in December

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BlueFinch — Sun, 16 Jun 2024 21:40:48 GMT

@Luvsmyfam Slowing down is inevitable, if we live long enough, to even do so. But, still being independent and able to drive at 90 is wonderful.

I hope they continue to thrive for a good while, with family sharing reading recommendations. Their love of reading has probably helped keep them mentally sharp.

Enjoy, and celebrate their long life, with enthusiasm. It's a great gift far too many are denied.

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SportyShorty07 — Sun, 16 Jun 2024 22:17:00 GMT

@Luvsmyfam I'm glad that you and your family had a wonderful time meeting up to eat mexican food and cake to celebrate Father's Day!

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SaveTheTurtles — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 00:29:44 GMT

You are fortunate to have your parents and that they are still getting around ok. This is the first Father's Day without my dad as he passed away in April at the age of 95. Lived in his home until January this year. My moms been gone since 2013.

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Carmie — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 01:04:50 GMT

@Luvsmyfam It sounds like you had a wonderful time. What a good idea to celebrate early.

Cherish the time you have with your parents. I wish mine were still here. Mom has been gone for 42 years and Dad for 27. I miss them both.

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lynnie61 — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 01:19:16 GMT

@SaveTheTurtles Sorry for you loss. Our first Father's Day without SO's father. I'm grateful to have my dad, he's 86. Hard to watch them becoming frail, but blessed to have him.

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SaveTheTurtles — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 01:33:31 GMT

@lynnie61 wrote:
@SaveTheTurtles Sorry for you loss. Our first Father's Day without SO's father. I'm grateful to have my dad, he's 86. Hard to watch them becoming frail, but blessed to have him.

Thank you very much. I'm glad yours is still with you. It's a blessing for sure. It seems that once they start going downhill the slide is rather fast. I'm also sorry for your loss, I hope your SO is doing ok today.

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songbird — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 15:14:32 GMT

Lost my dad when I was 17, so many more people out there are lucky to have living parents. We rarely eat out. I'm going out to eat next week because it's our anniversary. So casual eating we don't do. Not even fast food. Haven't been to a McDonald or whatever for the past 3 years.

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Shanus — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 13:42:32 GMT

@Luvsmyfam wrote:
I took my parents out for lunch Sat instead of actual Father's day.We had Mexican food and a 🍓 cake 🍰. All was delicious. All of us 5 kids are planning his 90th birthday party the end of July
He definitely has slowed down which is very hard for us kids to see.They both still drive and live independently in their home.I see them regularly because they both are avid readers so they come to the library where I work

I hope everyone has a good work week

@Luvsmyfam Sounds like a wonderful day and such a gift to still have both parents and see often.

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katie1859 — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 14:36:16 GMT

I don't eat out.

The food is ****** and the prices are insane.

You have no idea the low level nutrition put out by eating out.

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Luvsmyfam — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 22:36:41 GMT

@katie1859EATING OUT HASNT KILLED ME YET

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Junebug54 — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 22:46:45 GMT

@Luvsmyfam Same here and I'm old...

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CANDLEQUEEN — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 13:39:42 GMT

Cherish each and every day with them. I lost my Mom last year at age 91, and my dad 12 years ago at age 87.

They both were still in their home, but not driving anymore. I spent a lot of time with both and I am so glad I had that time with them.....

You are very Blessed!! Happy Early Birthday to your Dad!

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Catiele — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 22:20:42 GMT

We all went out for Father's Day. Dear husband,children and great grandchildren. Really nice. A lady at another table called me over and said how much she enjoyed watching the two great grandchildren and all as a family. One is extra busy. We all enjoyed the day.