For the last week we have had Mom’s sister, my Aunt Linda and her husband, my Uncle Don visiting. Just as wonderful as it was for my Aunt Mel to visit back in February, so too is it wonderful to see Aunt Linda and Uncle Don. Dad is an only child, so the only relatives we knew growing up were on Mom’s side of the family (with the exception of a sister of Oma’s that flew over from Germany a couple of times). I have great memories of family vacations with them and my cousins over the decades. Mom and Dad share many more memories before all us cousins were born.
Uncle Don lost his sight about 8 years ago. There were many harrowing weeks and months he was in the hospital and then rehab. His recovery was long and arduous. Different circumstances with similar recovery experiences, both my Aunt and Uncle could relate to what Dad, Mom, all of us have been going through. I believe it was helpful for Dad to see the progress Uncle Don has made. He never regained his sight, but if there is anyone who has a great attitude about the curve balls life can throw you, it’s my Uncle Don. I thought I had a great attitude? He could teach a class in positive thinking. He is amazing and it was a very good visit.
In true Maine fashion (for me at least), when company comes to visit and it’s summer time (because in my mind I’ve skipped what’s left of spring).…you cook lobster. Last year I tried doing a lobster bake in a pot on the stovetop. If you google it, you will find tons of versions on how to do this and it’s so easy! So I decided to kick off this year and end their visit, by doing a lobster bake. To make sure there was enough for seven people, I doubled everything and used two giant pots. If you do this at home you basically want to make sure there is at least one of everything you put in the pot for each person, with a little extra for seconds. For anyone looking for the recipe, please click on the link below. It is well worth the effort!
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