Dating? Gulp?

Not me, of course, but my Dad.  I wouldn't go as far as to say he is "dating" but he had a day out with a very nice lady.  This happened about three weeks ago.  It was odd knowing he was out with someone else and running around showing her all the places he went with my Mom and with Dan and I. 

I am still not sure how I feel about this.  I am not upset and actually very happy that my Dad has found a friend he can share with.  She is a nice lady, a widow too, and knew my Mom.  Mom liked her, also, which is a plus!

Some people have a hard time with their parents dating after one parent has died.  I always said that I wouldn't have an issue with it.  I haven't, for the most part, but when I think about if my Dad would re-marry, wow!  I know my Dad isn't interested in that, but then again, he really likes this lady.  I don't mind him running around the county taking her to dinner, going to the lake, etc.  But for her to become Mrs. Jones?  Hmm, don't think so.

So, as I ponder the future, I do little imaginary things.  I think of how my Mom would think of all this.  At the end her mind was going somewhat and paranoia was a mainstay of her life.   She told me to watch this lady because she was after my Dad, this was after she had told me Dad that if she died she hoped my Dad found a lady like this.     So my confusion? 

I think my Mom would be happy that my Dad could have a friend.  It would hurt her more if he was lonely.  At least I hope so!