new year

L1040907, originally uploaded by Susan NYC.

The nursing home makes an attempt to be festive, to post new year's wishes....and I'm happy it's a new year for my father. And he's definitely feeling more chipper than last year, thanks to Sylvia.

Sylvia asked yesterday how much longer I wanted her to go to my father's. I was surprised. I told her as long as she wanted, and asked if she wanted to quit. She said no, she likes my father.

I know it's hard for Sylvia - she has a long commute, and the winter is cold. That means a long walk to the first bus, then waiting, then a wait for the second bus.

I hope she doesn't quit. But I guess I could find someone else.