Today is the first day Mother has gone to The Club by herself. By the grace of God and the prayers of my friends,her departure was uneventful and smooth . My call at noon brought the good news that all was well.The director teased I'd probably get to the point that she be there six days,instead of just one a week . This socialization will be good for her...she always enjoyed being with people .
I,however, am not so sure how to spend this "free" time . The dishes were washed to the loud and lilting strains of bagpipes . The floors... swept , mopped and vacuumed with Michael Buble'.Smooth jazz's silky notes eased the lunch and rest period . And now ?? I should attack the vast unfiled papers and restore order.I should lie down for an unprecidented nap. I should... my to-do list rises up to accuse me , but this rare and precious time may not come again and it is to be a time of respite and renewal for me. Should this blessing continue,there are wild thoughts of a relaxing massage at a local salon...lunches with friends...a solitary appointment with my hairdresser ...time to comtemplate at the ocean and gather shells... . The bigger chores will wait - they have so far ! Time enough for pruning the roses and shrubs , painting the rooms, reorganizing the garage and closets... all the other things a homeowner must attend to . For now , I will attempt to attend to me...a nap,it is !
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