Better Day

It is amazing to me how little it takes to put me down, but also, how little it takes to lift me up.

I had a few things to do to-day so started the day with 2 Tylenol Arthritis as insurance against hip pain. We went to breakfast at Tammy's and as we were leaving, Patti our waitress gave me a hug and a kiss and wished me well on Wednesday, ... unexpected, but Oh so welcome and uplifting.

I watered Peggy's plants and then went to her neighbour Joy, a retired nurse to arrange for her to take over for me with the plant watering. We chatted and she too was very reassuring, ... we talked about the bad day yesterday and my concern as to which problem was causing the down feeling. She said both, and that it was best to listen to the body and when it says "Stop", ... then stop, rest, and tackle the chore again when you feel better. I left her place feeling good, and positive.

The Tylenol allowed me to get the things done that I wanted to with no pain and when I got home I was even able to rearrange a couple of things in the bedroom with Elvin's help, but we knew when to quit.

Called my friend Merilyn to arrange a few things for Millie and the stray, and as is her way, she has organized that our 12 breakfast friends will all be praying for me at 9 Wednesday morning, ... she says I am loved, and I know I am. We are a group who loves to be together, and our love for each other is only growing as we understand and care about the problems of this time of life.

I e-mailed June, one of this group, about an upcoming dinner in support of our local Health Care and she replied that she would be in church on Wednesday morning at 9 to light a candle for me, ... again, ... how fortunate I am.

If ever I have felt uplifted, it has been to-day, ... I have been given a wonderful insight into the power of love from my friends. My mandate is to do the same for others. I am blessed.

I will use all the good things to make a list in my mind when the bad times try to take over.