Reasonably Happy.

Knott's Berry Farm.

In my morning meditation and prayer time, there is a line in one of my prayers that always drags me back to a position of gratitude. It is simply this. "That I maybe reasonably happy in this life." One word that will set or reset my heart for the day. 

As a husband taking care of his wife as we travel the Road to Dementia Town, it would be easy to feel sorry for myself, to get bogged down in the daily "stuff" that is part of my life as I care of her. My whole life and attitudes have been turned on their heads. 

Is it because of my attitude that makes Sweetie easy to be with? Or is my attitude making me aware that what I am doing, I am also fulfilling the laws of love? 

I'm alone now in these early morning hours, pondering what will I do later today, on how we are going to get through the next waking day. Earlier in her disease, we could plan trips, drive to places and enjoy the sights of where we were. Over the years those simple pleasures are vanishing. 

I told my daughter, that when this lock down is done, I'm coming out and buying steaks for all and her husband can b-b-que them. I so miss having a complete adult meal. Everything I cook is either soft, or in bit size portions. Does that make sense? It does to me. 

Yesterday, another day of easy living. Our routine is pretty much set, Sweetie is up, breakfast, out to the golf course, play a round, home for lunch, a little TV, then around 3 out for a walk, home, dinner, TV, and to bed. For today, we will repeat from the day before. Mundane as it sounds, it gets the day done, and we are reasonably happy this way. Reasonably happy is the key for me to maintain sanity for me. What most do not see, and I'm one of them, is the surprises that await us in this boring life style.

He is here, and I am ready. My Driver just pulled into the driveway and I need to see what He has planned for the day. Even though we ride together everyday, it is never boring, or lacking in anyway. Life is a mystery, just look at me, never would I have thought of sharing all with you, as we Drive the Road to Dementia Town together, either side by side or as a caravan. Easter Eggs to be found as we go, Keeping our Shiny Sides Up. As always, you too, Keep your Shiny Side Up and we will finish this trip together. Love Ya and God Bless.