APPRECIATION

                                I appreciate  the fall colors. I did not plant these sunflowers but will next year.

                   Dad and I certainly appreciate all the wonderful things are family does for us both.

Today we appreciated Carol dropping in for a visit and an offer to take us shopping.  We did not really need anything but I know you often see things you like.  Very kind.  Meanwhile Sandra was out golfing.  A hole in one maybe?  Randy is with to keep her in line/

Dad drove me to the Seniors Home yesterday where Natalie the activity worker greeted me at the door with words of appreciation.  I felt bad because it had been several weeks but she said come when I can as like does not always allow us to do what we planned.

Dad and I have done a lot of visit together over the past years.  Each person you visit calls forth a new way to see life and to appreciate how another person may be feeling.  We have seen a lot of sadness.

I know how lonely it can be in hospital and how sad and fragile I feel.  I visit with Joan who has many complaints and I feel I am there to just listen and share some of my experiences.  She appreciates my listening.

I also have a talk with Marian whose legs are wrapped in bandages but she keeps busy doing puzzles and knitting.  She also volunteers at their little thrift store.  I must ask her what is her secret.

I am able to get them laughing before I leave so it makes it worthwhile.

Our connections with each other are so important.