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It’s been a long time since Shirley Dean has been on a treadmill. Every day is a chance to get stronger. Today was 5 minutes. Next time we shoot for 10. Stay tuned.

Day ☝🏾. The program. Strength 3 times a week. Two super sets three times through. Aerobic conditioning 3 times a week. Short walks.

Aging is a definite factor of life. How you do it is up to you.

Well we made it. Back to Oakland at the end of September for more tests and follow up visits. Tomorrow she’ll have her first workout. Boy will that be fun, stay tuned.

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When I set out 8 days ago for a road trip to the Pacific Northwest I had no idea that after 4 days I would be driving back south to Oakland. You see, after picking up my mother from Highland Hospital I’ve been taking her to her various medical appointments. I’ve since learned that she is experiencing cognitive impairment and was diagnosed with Kappa Light Chain disease. Although the initial days since her discharge were unsettling it appears her prognosis is not as bad as once feared. Those of you that knew what I and my family were going through, we truly appreciate your prayers and support. In the interim life will temporarily change as she rides home with me tomorrow. In between running her around the Bay Area to meet doctors I drove her to all the old neighborhoods to reminisce including going by Candlestick Park where she used to go see the old 49ers play. As you can briefly see it gave her a spark that was fun to watch. Aging is a blessing and we would all be fortunate to make 88 trips around the sun. It is also a journey completed together so as this unfolds I’ll share a nugget or two so we all can learn about what the human experience. Thank you again for the love and support you have given my family.

Love,

B 💜

My time in Portland has come to an abrupt end and Seattle will have to wait. Time to pivot and head towards Oakland. Life has a way of calling the audible and when it does you must line up in formation. Onto another adventure because that’s what every journey is about until we’re called home.

Love,

B 💜

When I stood here over 25 years ago the hillside was grassy somewhat barren. Today it’s covered with a variety of different types of trees and bushes. As I stood there and communicated with his spirit he answered me through the wind. He’s home. My father’s phrase that I will always remember is, “Barry at the end of the day we’re all just walking each other home.” I hope he enjoyed our journey as today I feel like I set him free. His dream was to be a pilot. Fly dad you earned your wings 🪽.

Love Always,

Barry