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After battling a failed respiratory system for four months in the hospital, my 23-year-old son, Justin, died last night.  Last week, he was driving the hospital bean-counters and back-office people crazy by having way too much fun in the hospital.  He was playing video games, watching sports and crime shows on tv, and ordering Uber Eats.  Then Saturday afternoon, he went code blue with rapid changes in oxygen level, heart rate and blood pressure.   With modern medicine, drugs and technology, hospital staff stabilized his numbers, but Justin became quite uncomfortable and agitated.  His last words were, "Will it ever end?"   Allie flew home on Sunday night, and her presence in the hospital room on Monday brought a final, brief smile to Justin's lips.  He passed later that night.   I'm proud of my son for his lifetime willingness to fight for a life that was in many ways fuller than most able-bodied people.  In return, he made our lives richer and fuller.   After a time
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Chequamegon Bay

I’m camped along the shores of Lake Superior at Wisconsin’s northern edge. I have a reason to be here in another week: the wedding celebration of a friend’s son and his bride. The bride’s family lives on an area farm.

My reason for being here early, ostensibly, is to make sure we have a campsite with air conditioning when we have to leave Callie here all day on the celebration day. It’s been hot in Wisconsin, even here in the far north, although the high will not hit 70 today. 


My first view of the campground entrance was forboding. I decided to take a spin around and found one empty site.  I quickly backed in. Before I unhitched, the friendly host was in my driveway and confirmed that it was my lucky day. Someone had just left, and this was the only site available. 

Feeling Claustrophobic?

However, the host continued with even better news. Your luck will be even better tomorrow. Hang around in the morning, and there will be a better spot if you don’t mind moving quickly. All sites here are first come, first serve. 

Much better 

I’m here for a couple of weeks, enjoying breezes and cooler temperatures from Lake Superior. 

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MFH said…
Phew, that was a close one! That first photo had me clutching my hair and screaming, NO! NO!

With the second one I was able to find the Elmer's and glue some back on.

Congratulations. I can foresee Callie putting in a good word for you to whoever's doing the final assessment at The Pearly Gates.
July 29, 2023 at 12:50 AM
John said…
Callie’s interests and my own are often closely aligned. Spending time up here is literally and figuratively a breath of fresh air. I greatly enjoy falling asleep and waking up to the sound of Superior’s waters lapping against the rocks a few steps away. No generators. No loud music or gunshots. Peace.
July 30, 2023 at 7:14 AM
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