Thursday evening: “Dennis, what do you have planned for us to do tomorrow?” Picking up branches and sticks before they get covered in the snow that’s coming this weekend. Sure enough. This Friday morning, after we were both awake with coffee under our belts, we did pick up branches and sticks in the backyard. I had not paid much attention as Dennis had. Sitting in his rocker in the patio porch he had a clear view.
Our neighbor to the south has a burning pit. We can use it as long as we clean up after each time we burn branches. Once Dennis got it going, it felt good with each trip to feel the warmth. Our huge Maple and the neighbor’s huge Oak is bound to let loose some of its weaklings with all the wind we have had in November. It was amazing how long we could keep the fire going. We did take a fair amount off of Randy and Jan’s yard as long a we were at it. A little extra elfing never hurts. It was either do it now or in the spring of the year. There always seems to be plenty to catch up on in the spring with yard work. This was a great plan that Dennis had.
My observation: Dennis is feeling good going into the end of 2018. His energy level does even surprise himself. I am hoping between the four footed kids in the patio porch and myself we can continue finding ways for him to enjoy the fruits of that energy. No! Jigsaw puzzles aren’t going to cut it. When we needed a shelf to be put up in the bedroom, Dennis got into finding a board and getting it contractor ready. That might be a clue. I do know that with the nephropathy in his hands and fingers, the challenge can be daunting. Each day is different and he takes each day on in a good mood. Knowing what can be accomplished each day is a mystery for all of us. We’re thankful to have each day.