I am both bereft for you and overjoyed for you. I'm not, however, laughing. What a gorgeous post. Excellent work.
I've been meaning to ask after your father, but didn't know how to. I remember your talking about his illness a couple of years ago (it seems). Sounds like the whole family has great coping skills. Is he in hospital now?
Thanks so much. Dad is fine now, but he is still on last of trial drugs which knock him about a bit. Bit of a miracle man really. A lot to be said for a positive attitude, good food, love and laughter.