The man called Jack that I am referring to is Mutti's six foot tall 89 year old boyfriend. He is a good and honorable man. They met almost 5 years ago when they both were living at The Heritage. They became an item right quick and have maintained their itemness even though Mutti is no longer living at The Heritage. As most of you know she is living with her daughter my wife Kathy and I at this time and has been for the last month or so. Jack has frequent stay overs at our home. At times it can be quite a shift in zen ness for the two of us and our home. However it is important to note and for us to know that it ain't all about us!
Jack is one of the few old school men left in this world of ours. He is loyal and takes his "duty" that he feels he has to Mutti to heart. For an example this morning at breakfast Jack was talking about Mutti's meds and I made the comment "Don't worry Jack we got it under control" his comment back to me was "I realize that the two of you ladies are really busy so I feel it is my "duty" to make sure she has her medications and to take care of her." This is something that he has done for her for almost 5 years now so he is continuing to do this for his love Mutti.
Another example is last night we had friends coming over for a potluck and fellowship so we took Mutti over to The Heritage where Jack is living now a bit earlier than we had planned. His comment to us was to make sure that she wears her heavy warm coat because we are going for a long walk before dinner. The rest of the evening plans were to go out for Chinese instead of eating at The Heritage like they always do. Then they were having Christmas entertainment at The Heritage later that evening. So he had their "date night" all planned out.
Jack is a man of few words and he is also a man of straight forward to the point statement man. He does have a bit of a sense of humor all be it reserved at times. We have definitely broadened his horizons from his Catholic up bringing. We have him attending our Unitarian Universalist Fellowship church and liking it for the most part. The different traditions that our family has as far as Christmas and other holidays is quite different than his conservative ways from the past. He is open to new adventures and thought provokeness that we bring to him. He takes it all in stride and responds with questions and comments.
We installed a land line again using a devise called magic Jack so the two of them can talk on the phone together because Mutti has trouble hearing on the cell phone. The phone also has a audio boost button so that Mutti can hear better and clearer. So when Jack called earlier in the day yesterday I overheard him as she answered "Hello sweetheart how are you this morning." in such a sweet and clear voice. He treats her with respect and loving tender care. There is nothing more that we could ask for in a loving partner for Mutti than Jack.
So This Man Called Jack is a good honorable man and mate for our Mutti.
These are my thoughts and feelings from Jillsville.
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