Because of love?

Sweetie's bro and wife. 

How can I keep doing what I'm doing? What is it about taking care of someone that cannot return what you are give them. Pouring in your life and soul to make sure that they, not you, are taken care of? I thought this morning about a young lady, a teenager, that seems to make us welcomed, to takes the time to greet us. Wondering if she would find a man that cares as much for her as I care for Sweetie?  

The thought occurred to me about the very same thing. What your partner is in the beginning is so much different in the end. Life can be a wringer that wants to squeeze all that you have inside and will leave you empty, if you let it. In youth, I wanted this and that and the other thing, and to be truthful, when I look back I can say, I didn't know what I wanted. Now I do, I just know the most important thing is taking care of my Sweetie Pie. Why? Because of marriage vows? Because of Love? Yes, and yes and more. We have lived a life together and because of that, I am hers and she is mine, one flesh as scripture puts it. 

Each day is new, each day, I wonder, what will I have to do to make it through the day. The dread of the waking hours are over, and my life takes on its role, caregiver. Through the dirty pullups, the cries and tears of not knowing how to do something, I just give an answer of kindness and encouragement, knowing that she is doing the best she can in her a declining and shrinking world. 

My Driver gives me insight and the strength to continue each and every day. He is where this endurance comes from, for I know He is doing for me that which I cannot do for myself. He's the one at the wheel, navigating the Road to Dementia Town. He's the one who knows how to Keep the Shiny Side Up, and all I have to do is look cool as I sit in the passenger's seat, with those fabulous cool sunglasses on. Hope to see you on your journey as you drive down the Road to Dementia Town, Keeping your Shiny Side Up. Have a great day, Love Ya and God Bless.