Dancin' in the Rain

I got this from a fellow nursing student ... I love the philosophy behind it!
"It was a busy morning, about 8:30, when an elderly gentleman in his 80's arrived at the hospital to have stitches removed from his thumb. He said he was in a hurry as he had an appointment at 9:00 am.
I took his vital signs and had him take a seat, knowing it would be over an hour before someone would be able to see him. I saw him looking at his watch and decided, since I was not busy with another patient, I would evaluate his wound. On exam, it was well healed, so I talked to one of the doctors, got the needed supplies to remove his sutures and redress his wound.
While taking care of his wound, I asked him if he had another doctor's appointment this morning, as he was in such a hurry.
The gentleman told me no, that he needed to go to the nursing home to eat breakfast with his wife. I inquired as to her health.
He told me that she had been there for a while and that she was a victim of Alzheimer's Disease. As we talked, I asked if she would be upset if he was a bit late.
He replied that she no longer knew who he was, that she had not recognized him in five years now. I was surprised, and asked him, 'And you still go every morning, even though she doesn't know who you are?'
He smiled, patted my hand and said, 'She doesn't know me, but I still know who she is.' I had to hold back tears as he left, I had goose bumps on my arm. I thought to myself 'That is the kind of love I want in my life.'

True love is neither physical, nor romantic.

True love is an acceptance of all that is, has been, will be, and will not be.

The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything;
they just make the best of everything they have.

'Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain.'"

Trip to Target

Recognize these darn red balls? Every time we go to Target, the girls have to "sit" on the balls! For whatever reason, Evie insisted I take a pic of her choking herself ... and since Claira's her official shadow, she had one taken too.
Btw, I'm barely squeeking by nursing school with a low B ... this is way harder than I ever imagined!

How's this one Aunt Chewie?

It ain't Fadda's Day no more!

This is for you Julie

I have been SUPREMELY busy with school ... and teenagers ... and toddlers ... and husbands (well, you know). So I'll have to commit to do a better job to keep my blogs updated!
We love you Aunt Chewie!
BTW, congratulations Laura on your baptism ... it's so fun being in Kansas with you!