Are people put in your life at certain times to make you think? Do things just happen or where they there to prove something or make you think about things?
Had a 84 yr old woman in my chair yesterday and she was having a hard time taking care of her 89 yr old husband. Together for 65 yrs and she didn't want to put him in a home because he didn't want to go. She went on to tell me that he is a big man and she was barely 4 11. She said that he likes to shower but all she can do is a sponge bath. My heart went out to her. There was obvious love here. She didn't know what to do or where to turn. I told her that she needed to take care of herself first. Talk about some great places out there that may help. Even gave her my number if she needed someone since I am close by. Giving up control doesn't mean you don't care. Asking for help doesn't make you weak. Obvious to me that these two are in love and that is forever in their book. So...
Why do we take the easy way out? I seem to be coming in contact with more and more couples who stand the test of time and seem to really enjoy their mate. I am always compelled to ask the question... How do you do it? What is the secret? She answered with no pause" we are best friends." Is that what it takes?
It is one thing to love someone but to like them, truly like, that can be the challenge. I think I am going to start asking if they like themselves and see if there is a correlation. I think it has to start with ourselves and blossom from there.
Early morning thoughts when it is raining out and running is just isn't in the cards today, well at least not now. Trying to realize what is and is not important in life. Can change from time to time. But there is always the core that we come down too. Love of God and oneself. If you have core, it can always work!
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