After a few beautiful days, we were back to 40 degrees type temperatues today. We did enjoy the warm weather while it lasted, however. My husband even went out for a day or two on his mobility scooter for awhile when it was nice. None of that occured today, however. Oh well, we do need the rain too. I’m not so sure about the cold weather.
I went to a musical program with a friend last night. It was very enjoyable with lots of nice variety. There had been some frustrating moments at our house on Friday and Saturday, so it was so nice to get away with a friend. I also love music. So that was an extra treat. This musical progam was put on to raise money for our county Cancer Care Fund. The Cancer Care Fund is set up to help families with financial concerns due to cancer treatments, and funds raised all stay in our local county.
I enjoyed the program last night very much, but it did bring back memories of going to musical programs with my husband at this same building in the past. Now because of his disease my husband is too tired to go to many places, or he is too unmotivated. Sometimes the logistics are too difficult. Even though I enjoyed going with a friend, I do miss those days when my husband and I enjoyed doing those things together. Sometimes I go places like church alone too. There is a certain lonliness in that. It makes me feel a bit like a widow already especially when I see couples together seemingly happy and healthy. This is my path now, however, and there is a divine purpose in it all.
Today was church. Praise God for my faith and my Lord which keeps me going and gives me strength. I enjoyed my women’s Sunday school class too as usual.
I have developed a special bond with a lady from our church who is also a caregiver. I gave her a devotional book today by Terry Hargrave on caregiving which I have found encouraging in my own life. She seemed to really appreciate that. She has been at this caregiving role a lot longer than I have, and I admire her so much. Hopefully, we can continue to be a blessing to one another.
Hi Sharon–The rain will bring sun, at least that’s what I tell myself.
Adjusting to a “new normal” is just hard. You are wise to do these things, like going to a concert with a friend, even though the going brings with it moments of sadness.
And, I would imagine that your friend at church gives many thanks for you–you are a true, dear friend. Hope today is a good one for you.