Inspired by fellow blogger Robin I have switched my Linux distribution back to Xubuntu 18.04 from Ubuntu 19.04. This is due in part to Ubuntu not wanting to load properly. Xubuntu also uses fewer system resources and is very customizable without a lot of tweaking. I added a few apps for audio, photo management, photo editing, a calendar that syncs with Google and a few other things. I can always add more things as I need it too. Like Robin said its like coming home to a familiar neighborhood.
We received some discouraging news today. Dad’s options are limited due to his condition. We are processing all this and hoping for the best.
I’m not macho, tough or strong.
As my family is going through some things I want you to know I see those of you who are suffering and experiencing loss yourselves. Those of us who are dealing and coping with all the problems that are going on in our lives have much in common. Now is a time to stick together. May God sustain and be a constant help to us all.
My dad is no longer in the ICU and is now in a room. He is still going through dialysis treatments which are helping. Yesterday he was given a break and was more like himself. Discussions about long-term care are underway and we are hopeful that physical therapy will get him up and moving again after so much time in a hospital bed. He wants to get back to his independent living community soon. A funny thing is that he wanted something sweet so we snuck in a apple fritter from a local bakery for him to nosh on. It lifted his spirits.
I actually think sadness and darkness can be very beautiful and healing…Duncan Sheik
