W^2 or W squared for Wordless Wednesday, September 11, 2024
I am back at school, sort of.
It is good to be back at school. To be teaching and learning with kids and helping them see things from a new perspective. To have a schedule and do something productive. To be with colleagues who share your passion. To be growing with a purpose.
But sometimes you must be step back and take care of things at home. Since this past Monday, I’ve been at home taking care of things here. It’s my turn to be the caregiver. It’s hard. But it’s where I need to be. Forty years and almost thirty-three of them, married. I am thankful.
At school, my kiddos at school are in great hands. These are the same hands that took care of my kiddos when I had my second knee replaced in December 2018 and the same one who stepped up at 2 AM when my son had his motorcycle accident, five years ago. She’s been their countless times when I needed to be somewhere else, or when I was too sick to be at school. I am thankful.
I’ve been talking to her and hearing what my kiddos have been doing with her at school, while I am at home taking care of home. I am thankful.
This past summer was a whirlwind of sorts. heck, this past year!
Summer finished at the lake with all of us – W, O, and B at the lake to close it down for the season. That’s the first picture.
I was able to make it to my 29th baseball city and 32nd baseball stadium overall this summer. I’ve got ONE city remaining on my list to reach the bucket list goal of all 30 major league teams and their stadiums. That’s the second picture.
This morning, I was wandering around the backyard, and I found the zinnias, that’s the last picture. The color popped, caught my eye, and made the morning a bit more colorful. That’s the last picture.
I wasn’t sure what to share with this week’s photo – I was indecisive. And to make it even more challenging, it is 9-11. So, I have three photos this week for Word-less Wednesday.
Today was an amazing day. There were many great things that happened. I knew it and I felt it and, I jumped up, jumped in, and seized the day. So, I am going to wrap up the day with this post. Making the Days Count, one day at a time making time, because time flies, oh yes it does, even when you can’t decide. Someone or something will decide for you.
What’s been decided for YOU lately?
Great pictures, Clay! You have a gift for perspective – photographic and otherwise. Hope there’s good healing on the homefront!
Sending you positive thoughts for patience and strength to handle everything that is happening right now. I’m glad you found some color in the yard to make you smile. And I’m sure you’ll be able to get to that last baseball city when the time is right.
Every day is a little better! Heading into the weekend with a PT appointment this afternoon. Boston is on the calendar for next August!
Color was definetly needed! It’s been so dry here the Zinnias and the Black-eyed Susans made the backyard a bit more colorful. I am not looking forward to next month’s water bill. Fortunately we had almost an inch of gentle rain on Sunday and again Monday to dampen the yard and gardens. Fall is here and my wife is doing much better and getting stronger at two weeks out! Thanks for stopping in. Peace.
I usually prefer to decide things by myself, but I see and understand your predicament. Life truly isn‘t only sunshine and pink glasses and wine in a goblet. Sometimes we are forced to grow taller because otherwise it won‘t go on. I wish you the strength and courage for your task and am grateful for that you can still be thankful for all the good things in life.
Kiki, thank you so much. you are so right – life comes at you and you don’t have a choice to let it go by. My wife is doing great and get stronger each day. Have a wonderful week! Peace.
Being a caregiver requires so much patience. Just about the time you think you’ve run out of it, you need another huge dose. Somehow it shows up; so just keep hanging in there and doing what you’ve got to do.
I saw a quote on FB the other day that says something like, butterflies don’t fly in the rain because the water ruins their wings, and we should take a lesson from them – it’s okay to rest during the storms. It’s our body’s way of preserving itself. Be a butterfly if you must.
Take care my friend.
Patricia Rickrode
w/a Jansen Schmidt
Thank you so much! You comment made name smile when I read it. It does require a lot of energy and patience – but she’s doing great and I am back at school. Be a butterfly, indeed!
I’m so sorry it’s your turn to be a care-giver. Sending positive thoughts.
I read your comment and planned to reply, but never did. Thank you for the positive thoughts, I felt them from afar! From the time I was up until I went to sleep I was moving. She’s doing much better and getting stronger each day. I went back to school this past Monday. Thanks for stopping by and have wonderful week.
You too. I hope things continue upwards.