COMING TOGETHER--52

Now it is Friday. I had to drive 52 miles to the company office to pick up my name tag. I was mad at this all the way there and back. Fortunately the car ran great. Now I am home.

My mother woke herself up. Then God gave us both a blessing. My brother's wife Michelle called. She verified how important it is for Mom to eat, and Mom seems to have realized the value of what I am doing for her. A blessing just when Mom and I needed it.

I came back, a bit frustrated at not having any help, so Michelle's call helped. Mom was up, not dressed, but in a decent mood. I went to WalMart for some food and drink, so I am back writing this.

I feel redeemed in what I am doing.

But my brother is going to lose all his upper teeth. He has had nothing but health issues. He used to feel that he was not wanted as a child. My Dad said he was a 'surprise,' so he resented my Dad for years. This reminds me that one of the 10 Commandments is to honor your father and mother. Phil didn't do that for years, until Dad died.

The same is true in our family. My youngest daughter April has run away from me for years and she also has health issues. My oldest daughter does not. I don't have health issues because I worshiped the ground my father walked on. It may not be fair but it is a command.

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This is Saturday. I have gone to the bank, to Barnes & Noble for a NY Times for my mother and done a few other things. I let her get up when she wants to get up. I've decided to let her sleep as long as she wants. She had a good breakfast by the time I was back. That is quite gratifying. I brought her the favorite cup of coffee, which she loves.

By the way, when I was at the Post Office I saw a girl. She was in her mid '30s. She had that look which I really like. I think she had a speech impediment, but I would have spoken to her if there had been any opening. There wasn't. I didn't make any opening, which I guess is my fault. Several people want me to get married again, but that would interfere with my taking care of my mother. She knows this, I do, and it doesn't bother me too much. I'd like to be done with taking care of my mother all by myself, but who knows what will happen next.

Anyway, the girl drove off and I went my own way.

I paid some bills for my mother.