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his first spring day my father turned 92. He was in the hospital for a fall, but without much damage, so he bounced back fast.
His room provides a terrific view of the harbor and snow capped Mount Baker of the North Cascades.
The hospital staff conveyed one key point – Dad has a great sense of humor. Everyone who knows him will concur. Whether I live past 60 or 100 I know that the soul of wit and levity is too dear to be lost. Forsaking humor for the sake of discomfort or fear is to lose all.
My father taught me patience of a particular sort born of persistent focus such as time may not weaken. Humor sharpens focus and disassembles diversion, hence reinforcing patience.
I visit my folks every month and am looking forward to Dad’s 93rd day of birth when we may share a laugh in the new spring morning.
Jon Dorbolo 