Bill Blackstock's Birthday
Courtesy of Sonny Walker and Anna Hall
Do you remember Bill Blackstock?
He was an SM1 and was aboard the USS Laffey with Sonny.
Bill is also a Pearl Harbor survivor.
Sonny Walker
Hello Family and Friends,It's been a while since I updated all of you about Daddy. Today is his 88th birthday, and I took a few pictures at lunch today so I thought I'd share them with you all.
Generally, he's in pretty good shape for the shape he's in : ) The Alzheimer's continues to progress, but the blood problem (myelodysplasia) seems to have leveled off for a while. His hemoglobin isn't dropping like it did before, hanging around 11 (normal is 13-15). He has been under hospice care for about a year, not because he's at death's door, but because we don't know when the myelodysplasia will suddenly hit him like a ton of bricks.
He has become pretty much a total recluse, only leaving his suite for meals, doctor appointments, haircuts, etc. The folks at Eden Gardens tell me that he occasionally will take a walk out to the courtyard in good weather, but he doesn't participate in any of the group activities or social gatherings. His dreadfully poor hearing is his second biggest enemy, after the Alzheimer's.
I know Daddy would enjoy hearing from you occasionally. If you would like to write to him, you can address him at Eden Gardens or at my house:
Bill Blackstock OR Bill Blackstock
Eden Gardens c/o Anna Hall
840 Lecroy Drive #118 2931 Meade Circle
Marietta, GA 30067 Marietta, GA 30067
Anna