TRAIL AND ERROR

Signs of Spring.

Very warm and sunny today.

Dad had a good night on Sunday and a good day today until now.  We did eat out at Brown's.  Dad had a  hot roast beast sandwich.  He only ate half of it.  His stomach is complaining now.  I am planning chicken rice casserole for to-morrow.  I will make it up.  

Dad had a nice friendly talk to the doctor on the phone.  She will wait for the results.   We know it can be a cyst or it can be cancer.  Dad was very cheerful but not realistic I think.  

He now wants to ride his bike again.  I am worried about him standing on one leg trying to get on it.  His balance has not improved.  I tried t do some work in the front yard and my balance was too poor.  Right now it looks sad but once things start to green up it will better.

We went over to Brown's.  Rick did okay but it was not easy for him.

In life we seem to go along taking things for granted until we can not do what we once did.

We learn from the difficult times.  We live with the hope that we can change when we have to.

 Change is inevitable.

LAW ABIDING

It was not a party although this young lady had just turned 62.

Panteli and her had just been for a morning walk at Campbell /River Park.

There was no sign of food, no birthday cake and a small present.

Yes we were a serious group.

We were there to support dad to improve his health.

He was remined about diet etc.

Sandra has taken on a lot of responsibility.

She has been a great help.

Rick is living with us and knows all about us.

I know I have to be reminded to do better.  I try to plan dad's meals.  I hope one day he will be able to eat tons of cake and ice cream.

I had planed to get up early and make some sandwiches.  The trouble was I had a horrible night walking Spenser out in the dark and the rain.  Three times we went out.  The last time we went all the way to the park.  He had a sick stomach.  Our fault for for getting his prescribed canned dog food.  I was hoping we could get it at the local store but it was not exactly the same.

It was our fault.  Also I had not taken him out for his last evening walk.

It was great to see everyone.

Next year we will plan a party.

 

BEAUTY

                    

                                                         .Life is beautiful.

I need to take time to look and see and appreciate the beauty.

Life seems also to be full of disappointments, hard work and suffering, and all the daily details.

What really matters?

Is it really possible to wake to the wonder of a life of joy?

Some days it does not seem possible. Dad has had a bad day but we did get some things done.

Hope to-morrow is better.  

 

 

DISORGANIZED

I woke up with plans to organize and get things done.

Nothing went right,

Spenser did not want to eat.

He wanted to go out continually.

He would not go with dad.

Final walk was at 6 in the cold wind.

I had some work that had to be done at the clinic.  I stood in line to get an appointment.  I was over an hour late getting back.  Stood inline again.

We went over to pick up Chinese food.  Took Spenser with us.  

Rick was having a busy day at work and I tried to keep Spenser quiet.

Dozed off watching T.V.

I will start all over again.  Looking for a phone number etc.

Dad had an okay day and slept till 4 this morning.

 

OLDER

I am trying to adjust to getting older.

My walk is shorter and slower.

I miss some of the old friends

do they miss me?

I have to find new confidence in the way I handle my day.

Today we went shopping at Shoppers.  We usually get the same old things.  We had frozen fish cakes for supper and they were quite good.

I was sure the Canucks were going to win.  I thought they were playing pretty good.

It was cold and windy but we did not get any snow.  I use to love walking in the snow, now I am afraid of alippimg.

 

OPPORTUNITY

I think I will go on my computer but I get side tracked.

I did not feel too good this morning.  Neither did dad.  So we decided to go out to the Catcus Club.  Rick does not bother with lunch so we left him home with Spenser.  We stopped at the dollar store where dad had fun shopping.

We all seem to be learning to adapt to new things.  This is an opportunity to grow.

We can not do a lot of things any more but the words we say can have an impact on others.  

Keep talking, keep listening, keep learning, keep sharing, keep remembering the good times and forget the not so good times.  Above all keep being grateful.

we are fortunate to have a voice to express our feelings.

Take the opportunity when you can to laugh at yourself and laugh with others.

Love illuminates our paths one day at a time.

 

THE WAY

The way is the journey we choose every day.

The way to being healthy can be stressful/

This is an internal process as well as a physical way.

It is spiritual and meaningful and hopeful.

The wind was very cold as Spenser and  returned from the park.

So nice to know Carol and Panteli will be arriving with a warm supper.

Dad had two phone calls about up-coming appointments.  One is with the doctor who will order the M.R.I.  That is on March the first.  Dr.Sonja  Caden

The other one is not until May.  This is to find some answers to his stomach problems.

The way to find health and wholeness takes patience and perseverance. 

Ken tried to move the basket ball stand and ended up with it falling on his toe.  The nail was torn right off.  What a painful way to begin his day.

We did remember to watch the hockey game.  What a good game to start.  

We all do our best to be brave as we face the unknown.