Old golfing buddy

Today my husband and I went to church at the beach. THe church is located close to a golf club where my mom and dad were members approximately 20 years ago. We met a gentleman there and as we were talking and introducing ourselves, he realized that he knew my father. He had played golf with my dad on a regular basis years ago. This man has physical problems due to stoke. My dad has cognitive problems due to stroke and Alzheimer's. I told Mr. King about my dad's short term memory loss, and I encouraged him to stop by the pharmacy and talk with Daddy. Daddy will probably remember golfing with him since they golfed together so long ago. Mr. King stated that many of the men they had played golf with had died. THat is true. Many died from cancer and heart problems at least ten years ago. My dad may have limitations, but he is alive. I have to hold on to that-especially on the more frustrating days.