Song: Tao
Artist: Kitaro
My mother is still recovering from a fall where she had cracked her pelvis.
She has to use a walker for now...
until she is fully healed.
She will be 80 years old in a few months.
Although I try to ensure she strengthens her bones through weight training...
and through a nutritious diet...
her balance is not what it used to be.
However...
she has shown rapid progress in her rehabilitation...
and so...
my younger sister and I have been taking her out as much as we can...
so she doesn't feel cooped up in the house.
We had just come from a mountain drive.
As you can see...
she really enjoys the Atlantis Sky View Terrace.
It is our favorite place for sushi...
and sea food (at the Oyster Bar).
The atmosphere...
the food...
and the service, is simply great.
I love their cooked scallop rolls.
My favorite nigiri sushi is salmon with lemon slices atop.
My mother had eaten a lot...
and as you can see from her face...
she was starting to fill up.
She did...
however...
finish everything she had ordered.
We both left quite satisfied.
My younger sister was not with us on this night...
as she had to take care of some business else where.
Both, my mother and I...
were very full...
and shortly after going back home...
we both fell asleep.
My mother loves eating out.
It is one of her simple pleasures.
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My mother is often unguarded.
Her actions reflect her state of mind.
When she gets excited or happy...
she walks very fast.
She was pushing her outside four wheeled walker
at an abnormally fast pace when we first arrived.
She started laughing when I looked at her and remarked how quickly
she was moving.
I could tell she was hungry...
and was very much looking forwards to eating.
Her pelvis doesn't hurt anymore.
Although...
her knees hurt some when she walks.
But this is due to moderate arthritis.
However...
we have her walk as much as possible.
She enjoys walking around once she starts...
and she always feels so much better afterwards.
