"I will give thanks to you, LORD, with all my heart;
I will tell of all your wonderful deeds." (Psalm 9:1)
I never tire of giving thanks for the little things and the things I once thought impossible.
I'm Thankful for:
A lot of time spent with Dave... and Pattie... not thinking about tomorrow.
Finally burying Mom's ashes next to Dad and Vic this past Monday.
Closing one box before opening another.
Going to weekday Mass like I used to go to with Vic and those precious memories.
Lunch at a Polish restaurant with my three sisters in Bay City.
$6.99 Buffet for the best lunch.
Dave finally telling me that he hates chicken (after I made him MANY meals with it recently).
The hug he gave me when he thought it hurt my feelings when he told me.
Dilaudid (a medication stronger than Morphine) liquid administered Sub Q every 15 minutes.
Seeing Dave enjoy no bake cookies.
Watching the leaves fall.
So many friends continually asking how my brother is doing.
Cold, rainy days.
Watching Everybody Loves Raymond with Dave and hearing him laugh out loud.
Seeing both of my kids last weekend when they were in town for Ali's wedding.
Conflict resolution between kids and praying they'll always be close.
All of the baby pictures on my refrigerator.
Hot baths.
Good coffee.
Candles.
Trying out new recipes.
Hearing the news and excitement that a friend's daughter is finally pregnant.
Holding so many young babies lately.
My ability to do a headstand after being away from yoga for too long.
Playing catch with John.
Finding my sand wedge. :)
That Meghan wanted to work in a visit to go see her uncle last weekend.
The smell of comfort food cooking in the oven.
Celebrating a very special couple's 25th Wedding Anniversary this weekend! (This is huge!!!)
1 comment:
Hello my friend,
I have been so terrible at this friendship business lately. Please know that it has been across the board...I have been so busy with this baby sitting job (LOVE IT) and working with doctors 200 miles away with Pop's eyes. I can feel how your heart is breaking in the last few posts and I am so sorry. Life is wonderful and hard. It is exciting and scary. It is roller coaster fast and unbearably slow. But, we live it day by day and take it as it comes...with God's help. How blessed we are to have the ultimate companion to walk by our side.
I am praying for relief from pain for your brother. I hope the Dilaudid continues to work well for him. I pray he can rest well, so that he may be alert and able to enjoy family and loved ones as they visit. I know your presence is a great comfort to he and his wife. May you continue to rest well, and tuck away these sweet memories in your heart.
God bless you,
Tonja
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