A white roof next to an orange tree reveals a frosty sunny morning.None of us live a pain
free existence it seems to me.
Childhood holds it's share of disappointments and undeserved punishment, or so it may seem to us.
Relationships that bring us joy and also have a painful ending.
Motherhood has it's painful times as we have all grown together.
Any time in our growing up and maturing there can be sickness and ill health.
As I am writing Sandra is at the doctor's office with a reflux problem which seems to be a family issue too.
In our aging there will be a slowing down and some new aches and pains. Chronic pain is difficult to live with and may require looking for new answers from different sources. There are pain clinics and doctors that are now available to help.
It can also be a rich time of finding new strength that comes from within..
When Carol phoned in the morning to ask for dad's advice about putting on handles on her newly varnished cupboards we mentioned we were going out to look for good slippers. She knew just the place for us. A small shop in Tsawwassen that specializes in shoes and slippers from different countries. She went to check it out for us and we were impressed when she phoned back. We hopped in the car with my shoes not even on and quickly took off.
Yes, the first pair dad tried on were perfect and he also got some soft insoles.
We went back to her place and were impressed with the work she had done and after a bite to eat it was home again. Kim had been home cooking salmon while we were gone and also pricing her pottery for up-coming Christmas sales.
I am doing much better myself but hope to continue to improve.
I believe in asking for help; from the good Lord and also for help from friends and experts.
2 comments:
Good to hear that dad found some nice slippers. I have mine all over the house since Lucy is always picking them up and putting them down some where else.
Making my tea and getting ready to sit down for some serious study time.
One more week!
Sandra
A frosty start to the day, for sure. Nice contrast in the photo with the orange tree a frosty roof, Beth. I see there has been a lot of snow in the mountains. Pain and Joy....yin and yang....life is full of contrasts and it is a good thing, I guess...one makes us appreciate the other more.
I taught one of my piano students this afternoon. She has started to play the keyboard in the church band. The church is Plymouth Bretheren...and has the largest congregation in our area.
A great experience for her....it gives her a lot more confidence. She is in grade 6 piano now and is working on her theory too. An excellent student.
I sit here looking out our living room window watching large billowing clouds coming off the open lake. It is quite cold, -10 and with the lake being open and above freezing the moisture pours off in the form of snow. They are called streamers because the follow the prevailing winds. It can make for hazardous driving on the highway because it is a hit and miss thing....quite intense and they you are all through it for a while. Soon the lake will freeze and it won't be as humid...thus our arthritis will be a lot better.
Wishing you both a lovely evening,
Love. Nancy
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