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It’s First Frost Day here today, the day it hits me that if I forgot to do anything outside to prepare, it’s now too late. I went out to take the giant Halloween/Thanksgiving pumpkin off the porch and the stem popped right off in my hand. So on the porch it will stay until the frost melts off the walkway and I can safely get it out into the woods to help feed the critters.

Nacy and Way, the cold and dark can definitely make troubles more troubling and you both have had more than your share. I want you to know that your sharing them has helped me understand things I didn’t before. It’s a layer of understanding I need and I appreciate.
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Golden, I meet your anti-whine and raise you one:
The sun is shining after several days of fog! The frost is so sparkly I can almost not see the maple and oak leaves I neglected to rake off the lawn. Sunshine coming through the East windows makes everything feel more possible today.
Wonderful news about your new doctor possibilities! That is definitely reason to rejoice. Selfish beast that I am, I want you healthy for as long as possible so I can benefit from your wisdom and interesting life! You are a special lady.
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Peasuep ,

Glad what I whine about helps , although your situation is different with caregiving for a spouse .
Your posts are very helpful as well , as the thought of needing to care for my spouse someday has crossed my mind , even though we are the same age . I’m trying to build up some reserve to be ready if needed.

Have decided to treat myself to wine this Christmas and try to keep my mind off my whines for a few days , baking and cooking .

But then I dread that feeling that will come back after the holidays are over .
Will be back to forever angsting , waiting for the other shoe to drop . It’s a waiting room I let myself get in too often since my parents got old . Even though they have been passed away awhile , I still can wander into that waiting room over many things . It’s like a flip switched permanently .
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Peasuep, your husband and your story keeps me positive, knowing I can't let mom and her life keep me down for long , because you never know what tomorrow will bring. With my hubby being 10 years older, I want as many good today as we can have together, and to not waist my time on things I can not change
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