A Long Day
Dennis had the second cataract surgery today at the Madelia Hospital. First on the docket, we had to be there at 6 am. Of course when one can worry about being on time, we were awake by 4:30. The surgery went well and he had a post-op at our eye doctor here in town at 2 pm. We can check that off of the calendar of events for May.
I have to admit I don’t mind these cool days. It’s fresh and brisk. The Lilac blossoms are just in the formation . . . but oh how they are filing the patio with their aroma. I hope the winds will settle down for a long duration to enjoy the various bushes. The ornamental Crab tree blossoms have really taken a beating.
What brightened my morning was getting a family photo showing and sharing what they have been up to. It feeds the soul and the heart. I know how busy our children’s lives are. Did I ever have that much on my plate? I still have that much on my plate . . . in my mind. The actual delivery is just a fraction. Where has that busy person gone? I believe the kid’s down time is just more involvement in their day to day lives. Guess what? It was no different when my kids were small. We didn’t take enough time to play. We ended up making play out of the work at hand. Hmm.
Oh, if I could just pitch in. Perhaps not so much now in deed but always in thought and word. Dad was that kind of person. Always there to help. By the Grace of God, I have already had five more years to be there for my children than he had. Making them count is my goal.