It has been a long day.... Stu plopped down on the chair in the family room about 5:30 am, and didn't get up until I made him go for a walk about noon. Then he went back to the chair until a friend came over and made him walk mid-afternoon. He has been back in the chair ever since. The personal hygiene thing has got to improve soon. I am not interested in seeing what he digs out of his nose. Period.
On a lighter side, we received a wonderful package from my Aunt Elly--it is a prayer shawl that was knitted in a 3-stitch Trinity pattern with "prayers for healing, comfort , peace, hope, and love added as the knitting progressed". The shawl was blessed by the Parish Prayer Shawl Ministry in Albion, Indiana (where she lives) on February 24th (Stu's surgery day). The enclosed note gave instructions for the shawl to be used as we wish, and be cradled in hope, kept in joy, graced with peace, and wrapped in love. I cried when I opened the package and read the note (I love you Aunt Elly!!). The shawl is beautiful and soft. It will be used with love.
My uncle passed away just a few days before Christmas, and my aunt cared for him during a prolonged illness for several years, but most severely in the last 6 months of his life. She is an amazing woman--incredibly strong, patient, and giving. If I can be even just a little like her during Stu's recovery, then I am doing good.
Tonight I need some sleep, as tomorrow will be another long day.
Deb
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Deb, that is a wonderful gift from Aunt Elly. I've been thinking about her and her care-giving a lot too. She is amazing...and so are you. Stu is lucky to have you there and I'm sure he appreciates it. Keep the friends coming by to visit as I'm sure that helps his spirits as well as you too! Love you, Cathy
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