Odd Day...

Today was odd,indeed . We were up early to get to the doctor's office and back before today's aide arrived...rush,rush,rush. Once she was settled in with Mother,I was able to leave. There is a thrift shop nearby that benefits the local hospital.It seems wise to stock up on warm,washable tops for Mother to snuggle into,as she's often chilly...this seemed the perfect place to check out . Two for her that fit the need...and three for me (none of which were warm nor washable,but silk is hard for me to walk away from !) ...and I was off to the next destination. The boardwalk beckoned to one feeling porky and needing a walk,but once there , the wind-driven whitecap waves convinced me that another day would be better for self improvement. "The road to .... is paved with good intentions",but until I burn more calories than are consumed,those measurements aren't going to change !
The next leg of this little journey brought another surprise.While driving toward home , a huge red-tailed hawk flew across the six-lane highway right in front of me...at car-hood height. He was alone...neither hunting,nor hunted...just there and gone in a flash ! These birds are so beautiful...powerful,majestic,free... my spirit is lifted just to see them , but this was a bit more than I'd counted on !!!
At home ,another surprise awaited . Mother would not cooperate with the aide,who tried everything she knew to bathe her. A meeting is in the works to figure out a solution...sigh...
Since the aide is here for that very purpose...and to allow me a brief respite away...something must be done... sometimes it seems we're in a soap opera . I'll keep you posted ...