Speaking for myself, I'm getting sick and tired of 'know-alls' who seem to be dominating the media. It seems that the only news we now want to check on is local news, in case there is something that we need to be aware of that has changed, even in the last 24 hours. The national and international news seems to be a different matter, and we don’t want to get into any unhappy conversation with friends and family, when we really don’t know the ‘facts’, particularly in the political world. In the meantime, we have been dealing with new experiences, locally, medically, and personally that have affected our every day journey. Life is interesting, and I must admit that I can’t say that I’ve had a boring day yet. I haven’t been able to participate in my usual ‘fun’ social dates and appointments, or have endless time on my computer, but I am learning that every day is a treasure, even when I really don’t know what to do.
I’m thankful to have my husband home from the hospital, after a very challenging time and major surgery. I’m thankful for my surgeon who has used his expertise for my physical needs, and am back home, enjoying a time of recovery along with my husband. A friend has teased us that now that we are getting close to being best friends for almost 60 years, we think that what one receives, the other wants to have one too. I’m joking… but it’s better than being depressed and angry with our circumstances.
After my opening comment about the lack of integrity in the media, I have more to say about the amazing integrity that we have experienced. My ‘to do’ list was increasing almost daily, including the addition of my husband’s ‘to do’ list. The company who had been cutting our grass for several years is under new management, but has not increased our monthly charges. A neighbor recommended a new garbage pickup company in our area, and they are not asking for a contract, just a phone call when I need a pickup. No need for me to figure out how to get our trash to our gate, they will drive in our yard, load the bagged trash and pick up the payment in our mailbox. The hospital medical staff and Home Care team have been kind, thoughtful, and cheerful (for the most part), in spite of the pressure and uncertainty created by the pandemic. They did their very best!
I hope I can continue to focus on the positive, and appreciate our new experiences, rather than complain about how things keep changing and not done as ‘good’ as we used to do it.
Time always has a way of changing things.
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