The Door Closed , But the Window Opened !

Okay...confession time...I actually send in those Publisher's Clearing House entries ! As hope springs eternal , each letter received is responded to , complete with the cut-and-paste behavior required . Each Big Prize Day came and went , with no roses,balloons nor Big Check . I suppose this is like the lottery habit some have , but on a shoestring .You see , they are taken at their word that no purchase is necessary...so I don't...don't purchase and don't win ! Go figure ! This dream door of financial security for me and those I love has closed .
An unexpected window , however , has opened . That caregiver respite program mentioned in an earlier post , will be a help to us ! We met with the program manager last week and she and the volunteer came yesterday to see if we all "fit " . We do !!! The ladies couldn't have been nicer and a good time was had by all . Tomorrow will be the maiden voyage...if this boat floats , one night a week will be mine to recharge the caregiver batteries . Whahooo ! The enormity of this gift boggles the mind...mine , anyway . That a stranger would give of their personal time to help us is wondrous . Although a set night is planned , giving a week's notice will allow for special events on a different night...and possibly a weekend day . This addition of two to three hours freedom will mean stretching my reserves to better cover Mother's needs...which is actually the point ,you know . Speaking of Mother's needs , she is antsy now and further creative writing is an exercise in futility ! Have a wonderful evening !