Tribute to Moms and Spouses
I woke up this morning from my second sleep, warm and cozy in the blankets that Eva had just washed yesterday. I felt the luxury of it all and the joy of being alive. The extra sleep just made my day.
The sun was shining on the snow on the wooden fence we built this summer with four of our neighbours. The snow looked like icing on a spice cake.
Little things like that send my minds wondering. It made me think of the homemade spice cake that my Mom gave me every day when I came home from high school. I was the fourth child and the first to go to high school so these were special time of the day we had together. Moms just have great ways to touch and form the lives of their children. A cup of tea, a slice of spice cake and loving company just made a home regardless of the house we live in.
Today Eva makes the cup of tea when I come home from work. It gives us a chance to wind down from the day and talk together. I am deeply thankful for that and all she does to make our house a home regardless of where we live.
Every day I do my exercises. The goal is to get me walking without any support. I was down to crutches but have now graduated back up to a cane. I try without sometimes but we are not quite there yet. A little time off from work will do me good though I am thankful that I can do some stuff from home, keeps me involved and planning for the future.
That I can do all this is a blessing and we praise the Lord for it.
Dad/Don
Hey Uncle Don - it's nice to read some emails from you, comforting somehow ...like the cup of tea. Aunt Eva has always been an obvious source of comfort and support for me but I realized lately how important you were/are to me as well. While I was growing up, you modeled a man that respected the women around him. When I think about you, I feel a warm sense of rightness inside. Thank you for that. We pray for you and look forward to reaching the other side of the valley with you. with much love and affection, Sylvia
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