Christmas Eve
I continue on the full regimen that the Gastroenterologist has me on, so far with little success. I did manage to eat a baked sweet potato last night without any pain afterwards, so I consider that an improvement, anyway. They are full of vitamins and fiber, so they make a good small meal for me right now.
We went on our Date Day Friday and bought a few things at the only Estate Sale open in the whole city! By the time we got there they weren’t crowded, and much of the stuff had been sold, but we did manage to find a few little things that I think will sell well. Plus, I have a thing for real hankies. I can’t stand to use Kleenex tissue! I like a real, soft, cloth handkerchief on my tender nose. So we’re always on the lookout at such sales for old hankies, and we found what appear to be some brand new ones. I was glad to get them.
We piddled around a few hours at the nearest Thrift Store and at Walmart, ate a grilled chicken sandwich at Chic Filet, and then we went to see The Nativity Story movie. I thoroughly enjoyed it. The scenery and the detail of all the activities going on in the background are supposed to be very authentic to the time period, so I found that part fascinating. As to the plot, they did a good job of presenting the whole thing in a believable way, clearly portraying the disdain of, and even shunning by, their neighbors of this young couple who had “not waited the alloted time before having sex.”
The harsh journey to Bethlehem was dramatic, but maybe a little too long time wise, but certainly worth it for the story line. It was a relaxing few hours that helped to emphasize the true meaning of Christmas. I was very glad we went to see it.
Being able to look forward to these times to “escape” care giving have been a Godsend. It’s funny in a way. The lady who stays with Daddy for us lives with her own elderly mother. She’s always glad to be able to get away from her for awhile! LOL! And here we are, paying her so we can get away from Daddy for awhile. But Daddy never asks her to do anything. As soon as she’s gone, he starts in with his list of things for us to do. It’s really funny, as long as we’re rested and in good humor.
So, here I am, in the early hours of Christmas Eve morning, writing this post. Frances will be coming this morning, so I will get to go to church today, thank goodness. I need that right now. I’ve missed my church family lately more than I realized, but we’ve always been regular attenders, and I’ve been out so much this year with my own illness, and now Daddy’s, that I’m losing my connection to them. God meant for us to assemble ourselves together, and not to worship alone all the time.
So I’m looking forward to seeing my friends in Sunday School and worshiping together in Church today.
May God shower his blessings on each of you through this coming year, and may the Glory of the Christ Child shine all around you. Amen.
DB,
So glad you have some chances to get out and are feeling a little better–your post is encouraging! I haven’t seen a real movie in a long time, but I hope we get to see the Nativity Story. I’m disappointed to learn that they didn’t make Joseph older, like history seems to suggest, but other than that I hear it was done with great care. Merry Christmas!
We don’t go to movies very often, either, mozartmovement. And it was good to do something different.
They did make the Joseph/Mary couple believable in a Biblical sense, I thought. It’s not so much that they emphasized how old Joseph was, but that they emphasized how young Mary was. It works quite well in the movie. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.
Hey Rosemary,
I want to wish you a happy holiday. Your blog means a lot to folks out there, and reaches a whole new group every day through SharingOurDays.com. I honestly believe that the time we take to communicate our lives is having a big effect on people around the world. You are making a difference.
All the best (however we need to define that) today and every day.
– sean
Sean Spence
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http://www.MissouriToManhattan.com
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Thank you, Spence, for such kind words! I haven’t been feeling like my blog was very many that it could be helpful to, so I really appreciate your encouragement. I’ve also added your link to my sidebar. I feel honored to be included in yours.
May you and yours have a wonderful Christmas Day today, as well.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas! My substitute caregiver just stopped by (my regular aide has four days for both holiday weekends) and as I read your words about how your Daddy waits for you to come back to ask you to do stuff, I was cherishing them. Your blog is unique because you are dealing with your own health issues, yet you are also a caregiver. Keep writing things like that, dear friend – because those of us who now depend on others need reminders of how to truly give caregivers time off! It does not mean saving a pile of “things to do”!!! LOL Hope you have a great holiday, hugs,
Ruth
LOL By all means, Ruth, be sure you don’t leave a long list for your regular caregiver for when she comes back! LOL!
After teaching school all those years I understand completely what it means to have a vacation that’s almost more trouble than it’s worth. A teacher has to do all the plans for the substitute, even if she’s out because she’s sick. And then when she gets back to school, she has to get her class back in order and on track. Believe me, it was easier to go sick, if possible, and “be my own substitute” with easy work for a day or two, than be out.
It says something about our lives that we’re blogging today, doesn’t it?
Bless you!!
Happy Christmas. I hope despite everything you are having a wonderful, wonderful day. I am also praying that in 2007 you will feel less side effects.
Sorry I haven’t been around, I haven’t even been updating my blog. Going through something or other not quite sure of. Maybe it is the fact I gave up 60 a day since 17 (started at 7) 4 months ago and still crave as much now or maybe it’s the fact I retired a year ago and cannot get another needed job.
But I have promised myself no more negativity from 1st Jan. I will stop craving, I will make money on the internet, I will get creative and stop all my projects looking like a 6 year old did them 🙂
It’s good to hear from you, Jackie. I had noticed you weren’t blogging much lately, but you don’t seem to be the only one who’s taking time off right now, so I didn’t think anything of it. Sorry you’re having problems kicking the habit, but I guess that’s not surprising.
You’re sites don’t look like a 6 year old did them!!!! Have you considered Pay per Post? Kilroy from the Gonzo Papers is doing a lot of that lately. You might want to ask him how it’s working for him.
May 2007 be a good year for both of us!!