remember?

In the end, we won’t remember the most beautiful face and body.

We’ll remember the most beautiful heart and soul.

An elderly man hurried to his 8:00 am doctor appointment, he wanted to finish quickly so he could get to another appointment. The doctor asked what it was and he proudly said that every morning at 9:00 am at the hospital he had breakfast with his wife. The doctor asked what her condition was and he replied that for 5 years she has had Alzheimer’s and hasn’t known who he is. The doctor asked why he continues if she has no idea who he is and the old man replied “because I still know who she is.”

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I want to hold your hand at 90 and say,

“We made it!”

hugs n’ blessings to all those who already know.

oma’s bag

Photograph courtesy of Unsplash. Photographer Debbie Hudson.

Many months ago I received a very special invitation to attend an exceptionally important event.

The birth of our grandchild!

The invite came with very limited & easy to follow instructions:

  • Must be available at a moment’s notice.
  • Must Pray.
  • Must be in charge of bringing important items to be used during the birthing process.

I was delighted. I was honored. I was humbled.

My unabashed answer was, “YES!”

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