Excursion away from the norm.

Tucson 2012

Do I beat myself up by looking back at what was, while seeing where we are now? We live the life that is given one day at a time. This morning in my reading, the verse of adding one hour to your life was part of that reading. It reminded me that no matter what I do, I cannot do anything to change that which is before me. 

Living on love is the only true treasure I have. That love is now, and yesterday, and is hoped for tomorrow. Love that is nurtured, love that is strong, will live for a long time without much caring. Love that is not only nurtured and cared for, will live longer. As of now, I believe that I am a Love Husbandry man. Caring for the love that has entwined in us. It is a love that needs to be cared for with the right amount of sunshine, pruning, watering and fertilizer.

Love is a gift that starts out as a small sprout, and given the right environment will become like a strong, tall, flowering plant. With each season, having its own flowers and fruit. I am now living on that fruit of our love. It is my responsibility to care for our love, now that Sweetie can't. To keep it warm, when the snow falls, to give it shade, when the sun is too hard on it, to give it water when all around it, it seems like a draught.

I thought yesterday was going to be a bust. Sweetie didn't want to get up. She was into sleep. I don't know if she was up all night, or just her Dementia needing more rest. When she got up, was just the time I was heading back to get her, perfect timing. Up, changed, and ready to head out. 

Pizza day, and we took Tweetie, (the corvette, for those who are new to this blog.) and off we went. Sweetie had difficulty getting into and out of Tweetie, which means I'll be driving her less and less as time goes on. Got the pizza, and headed over to the boys. 

Had a great time, the youngest is used to being the center of attention, and was always coming into the room make himself known. Mom was stern, and got him to behave himself. I think because she and I are of the same mindset on many subjects, and just a little off, that we have some good observations to discuss, and she enjoys us being there. Someone besides three boys and she is the teacher, mom, and strong personality to keep them all in line. Like, a hunger for conversation and expression of one's belief. We make a good excursion away from the norm. 

After lunch, we went to do our mall crawl, and then home. I found some sweats on Amazon that I hoped would fit her. she is 5'9" tall and has long legs. These new pants are about 1" longer then the others I have tried. They work well, and we are happy to have found them. Going to order some more so she will have a closet full. 

Having dinner guess over tonight, youngest daughter and her friend. It will be the second time we will have guest, will see how Sweetie does. 

Weather is warming up, so golf is on the activity list again, and then the mall crawl. May try to get some yard work done today or over the weekend. Now that I have a good feeling that Sweetie cannot get out the front door, I can start planning spring yardwork. 

My driver knows about spring planting, for the hills on this trip are soon going to be green, and multi-colored with new flowers. He reminds me that this what to expect with all things. His love and flowers, for they show up at the most unexpected places. A new look, as we travel down the Road to Dementia Town, Keeping our Shiny Side Up. C'ya, Luv ya, and God Bless.