Tuesday 5 February 2008

Living 'Outside of the Box'


Good Evening; or whatever is the appropriate greeting is to you, in your part of the world!

Am glad for the evening! For some bit reason, it feels like a Friday night to me. Perhaps, because it has been a rather long few tid days for us all.

We were at the hospital today. Alan's Mum is requesting to come off all medications and the blood transfusions. She is in "Paliative Care'; and she insists on moving to our old apt, where we used to live. Our 'tenant from hell' vacated on the 31st January; so now the apt is 'available'. She does not want to go our investment property (the penthouse; where they were for 2 mos); as she wants a 'park like' setting, versus tall skyscrapers. I do not blame her; however, it now means we will be organizing new nursing help etc. But that is fine; she wants to literally 'Die with Dignity'; in gorgeous and peaceful surroundings. She needs 24/7 care; and her husband, will be with her; as per both their wishes. She will be moving later this week; if she is still with us.

Alan's Dad is a lot more calm; perhaps it has sunk into his deepest dementia; that his wife is literally passing away. We came home later this afternoon; and he watched the T.V; with his cup of tea and cookies with 'smarties' on them; before retiring to his bed for a bittidz nap. We woke him up for dinner; and he heartily devoured a steak (Costco has excellent meat!), mashed potatoes, creamed corn, and a Caesar Salad, along with a glass of South African Red Wine. He loved it; and then enjoyed a Haagen Das almond drumstick for desert. We think he will sleep a tidbitz well tonight! I know we will.

Tidbit - Do your best to achieve what others shun or run away from. ie "Think and live outside the box". This is true with regards even to Alan's Dad; and his Mum, for that matter; in that Alan is going the 'extra tidbitical mile' for them. It is not easy; but he is doing the 'right' thing. Also, it is not 'normal' for us to 'think and live inside the box!'

Bittid - Dream big; and do not let others dissuade you from your dreams and visions. Afterall, He wants you to stand Boldly before Him; and dream Big!

We are leaving everything to Him; in His capable Hands. We have been also working on a number of 'projects'; and admittedly, there have been various bittidical challenges; and yet He keeps coming through, day in and day out, with Solutions. We have a big project that is coming to fruition; and we are just waiting for Him to provide Resolution.

So often, 'things' all happen at once, don't you find? It is in how you work through the obstacles; which determines how well you come out. Rely on Him always!

On that note, I am off to bed; as tomorrow comes very early. Love the above image photo! Alan just told his Dad that he is going up to bed...the Dad is surprised; because we are 'youngsters!' However, it does take a lot of 'mental doing' to 'keep on top of things'.

Good Night and God Bless.

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