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All Good Things
All good things must end, so they say! I said Good-Bye to my "sweetie" this morning. He will be going back to OZ.
The sun and the warm weather has returned to Arizona. We were together for a while and it was good. There were no distractions. There were no close family members in crisis. We got to go to movies and read and watch television and REST our bodies and our minds.
The pace we keep in Oz is amazing. I don't know how Doc Holiday does it! He gets up very early, reads the paper (used to read 3 papers), the bible, goes to the healthclub and then gets to work by 8:15. Most people get a lunch break, but he doesn't. He is returning phone calls and doing dictation during his 30 minute break, all while "snarfing" down a lean cuisine. (YUCK)
When people come and visit us in OZ they want to know when Doc Holiday will be home for dinner and my answer surprises them. WHO KNOWS? That is why, when I had the kitchen remodeled, I put in heat lamps to keep his dinner warm. I am not complaining, just stating the facts. It's always been like this and will continue to be.
Our weekends are filled with our son and our grandchildren. They all want to stay with us, but have to take turns. So when Sunday night comes, you can find us in our chairs, watching TV and falling asleep. This probably sounds so boring to most people. I guess it all depends on your perspective.
We have been to many parties, events, had dinners, given dinners, made friends, do volunteer work, vacationed and welcomed people into our lives. Now, at this time in our 36 yrs. together, sometimes, it's nice NOT to have to do things. To take rest and solice in each other, to comfort each other, to know what the other one is going to say before they say it, to know that, NO matter what, we will be there for each other. In the last few years, it got harder, not easier, but the comfort and joy and contentment is so present in each and every moment we have with each other. So, you lose a little of your hearing and eyesight....he doesn't hear what I sometimes say under my breath and that is a good thing. The eyesight, well, both of us see each other as we were many years ago, before wrinkles, glasses, bellies. (Although, I must say, I still have pretty darn good hair!)
We have had our share of pain, both physical and mental, some of it, much of it, still present, but it's managed! A sence of humor is so important. A few years ago, Doc Holiday was in a neck brace and I was in a Walking Boot Cam. We were both in terrible pain from injuries. We went out Christmas shopping and took an escalator up to the top floor. People were starting to stare at us and Doc whispered in my ear, "I think, they think, we were in a car accident." I looked at him and said,"I think, they think, I kicked you in the neck!" Yes, humor, don't underestimate the power of healing humor has on your body and spirit.
Well, I guess his plane has taken off for the cold of Kansas by now. Guess it's time to tidy up the place. It looks like two people have been up to "nothing" and had a good time doing it! Anne
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{{{{{ Anne }}}}},
This entry made me smile. Oh in the beginning I was sad for you that your sweetie was on a jet plane heading away from you, but I so enjoyed reading about the rock solid relationship you two have. I hope my son is so blessed when he marries.
Your cyber friends are here if you need us :)
Vivian -
Here in "oz" the weather forecasters are promising a warm-up soon. I'm sure you remember how extremely accurate Kansas City meteorologists are (smirk). HONK! Russ
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We should all be so lucky to have this. ~Sie
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I think our eyesight dims out of kindness, lol. xoox
1/23/05 6:38 AM
Nice entry.
Peace,
Virginia