had a nice visit from the reverend again today. a perfect day for his visit as we had no home healthcare invasions!
a lot has been on my mind recently-- haven't posted them for one reason or another.... mainly because i haven't thought everything all the way thru yet. nothing epiphany related or anything... just thoughts about blessings, family and friends.
dad slept most of the morning after breakfast due to the lovely rain (we needed)-- i think i learned to enjoy the rain from dad... i find it of great comfort and would have dearly loved to do exactly what dad did.
each day dad is having more trouble finding words to tell me what he wants.... today his words were very random and although he never once got outwardly frustrated, he quickly got quiet then either just sat or got up to go back to the bedroom. just a little while ago, he gestured to get up-- so i helped him.... thinking he was heading back to his room.... the television must have irritated his thoughts as all that was required was turning it off (which i always do the moment he gets up)-- he sat back down immediately without a word and is watching the sun go down.
dad was pretty good with the reverend.... the reverend is wise anymore on what to do during a visit now. he shares other friends hello, various church stories, going ons, thoughts.... leaving just enough room for participation... he is cautious and introduces another item to share when i don't try to help fill in the blanks of dad's commentary.... the good reverend has easily learned that means it's time to move onto another topic. we've both-- during those times, simply saved face.... and more important, one other person's dignity.
god bless those who understand without question. i think the church found a good senior minister.... much gratitude to our heavenly father who pointed his way to us.
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