Saturday, 02/08
I had a date with Caren today. I promised to be with her early for Saturday's shower so she would be all fresh to spend time with family and friends. I walked in at 8 am.
Shower time was fun and relaxing. Before your naughty minds can razz Caren - you must know that she "oh so innocently" held the shower head, and deliberately sprayed me! That's my girl! It reminded me of "water fights" we enjoyed as a family. I must have looked totally surprised, and we both burst out laughing so hard that Caren's ribs hurt! Our allotted time was up, so we wrapped Caren in a sheet as we scuttled across the hall. While getting clothes out of the suitcase, I teased her by asking what shirt was her choice, the one in the left hand or the one in the right. We laughed again at the way it sounded when she was a little girl and I gave her choices. It was a much more lighthearted day.
After lunch together, I went home to trade places with Rick and Mary.
Rick informed me that Rachel would be by in 2 hours to pick up her car. When Jordan came in to retrieve the keys, I shared with him how immensely grateful we were and what a gift of love they shared with us by loaning us a vehicle.
What a challenge now faces us as we keep kids in school, Rick to work, and Nana to take care of Caren. "And all is swell!"
Mary had a homecoming dance Saturday evening, so she was able to get dressed for the dance with Dad AND Mom available. Mary had a stunning new dress and Mom got to see it. Mom also got to see how gorgeous Mary was for her dance. What a gift of time and love Mary shared with her Mom today.
Mary also found time to polish Caren's fingernails and toenails. They look lovely! Mel came a little early to p/u Mary and was able to visit with Caren.
Until you are stuck in a hospital bed, with each day droning on, you'll never know how much visits can mean to a bed fast person and how it can uplift them. Thank you, Mel!
I believe love is healing, and I believe laughter is healing!
Jehovah-'Ori
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