I’m frustrated. A few days ago I weighed 101.8 pounds. But today I weighed 100.5. Yesterday was good because I ate all of my meals entirely. You can appreciate my feelings of disappointment that no matter how much I ate I can’t get past 101 pounds. Yesterday was particularly good because I successfully ate myContinue reading “Frustration”
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Every day before breakfast comes I get sad and feel doubtful about my day. But once I have my breakfast I feel able to deal with my day. I pray every morning to God that my day will go well with His help. My meds include an anti-anxiety pill to keep me stable. But theyContinue reading
Birthday Thoughts
I turned another year older the other day. I’m 69 years old. I feel younger than my age. I thank God for blessing me with another year of life. I’m feeling inspired to serve Him in my life, now more than ever. I don’t know what He wants me to do for Him. My homeContinue reading “Birthday Thoughts”
Nursing Home Blues
I have noticed that 99% of the patients here are confined to wheelchairs. I’m seeming to be one of the very few patients that can walk around. The nursing home is bright and airy. The nurse’s station is in a rotunda at the center of activity. There are patient rooms that are located in hallwaysContinue reading “Nursing Home Blues”
Reconciliation
My cousin and I had a spat several years ago. I wasn’t in my right mind when that happened. She took it to heart and wouldn’t forgive me. When I had money, I consulted a nurse practitioner who was good at behavioral services. I didn’t tell him about the spat. But he changed my medicineContinue reading “Reconciliation”
Random Thoughts
In this sunlit morning, I sit at my kitchen table to appreciate God’s goodness to us. We are but a humble family. My Dad is gaining in years and I just retired three years ago. Each of us have trials and afflictions, but by God’s grace, we carry on. I have been graced to haveContinue reading “Random Thoughts”
In God’s Time
In my life, growing old is a revelation to me. At first, I felt sad that I turned sixy-five, and I felt lacking in work. But as time went on, three years since, I’ve learned to accept God’s will to help in any way. At first I was complaining about all these doctors that haveContinue reading “In God’s Time”
My Happy Birthday
Here’s my letter to my dear Mom. She passed away over ten years ago. Dearest Mom, I’m now 68 years old. I feel good for that age. I don’t look at all like I thought I’d grow to be. I lost a lot of weight and it reflects on my face. All of me looksContinue reading “My Happy Birthday”
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