Taking the Long Way #33

[whatisis]

Absolutely true, Kat. We have no idea what some small act of kindness will mean to another person. It may seem inconsequential to us but to them it can be huge and vice versa. For example, when the Pharmacist's assistant heard about my Dad's diagnosis she told my mom that if she needed anything "and that includes to talk" she could call. Mom undoubtedly won't call but the fact that this person extended her kindness just that little bit further means a lot.
Have a great day!

[whatisis]

Btw, speaking of kindness, my mom is now visiting my Dad's ex-roomate who was moved out of the room to another floor two days ago. This elderly man's wife can only visit every two days so mom is going to look in on him on the day she can't make it. Dad's dying and Mom still has the kindness to look in on someone else like that. She's pretty darn amazing too. That little act of kindness may be huge to that 82 year old man, who knows.

[kat727]

She sounds amazing. I am sure it means the world to him. While everyone relishes a moment alone every once and a while, I would venture a guess that it isn't what the vast majority wants a lot of.

Naturally your Dad sounds incredible too. I don't try to push my spiritual beliefs too much as I believe everyone has a right to their own. I do believe though that physical death is only the beginning of the next. The soul continues and your Dad will be with you all.

hugs, kat

[ImprovedRomeo]

Hey kat, are you stalking me or am I stalking you

Thanks for the wall post. I'm doing OK just lots going on, I like to tell people that I'm under a self ordered witness protection program...after witnessing the horrific doing by STBXW

I guess I'm at that point (or just a phase?) where talking about it just won't help so I look around me, say thanks for what I still have and move on.

Hope all is well with you! I'll stop in every now and then but you know how to find me.

[MichelleLT]

but you know how to find me.

Sounds like you are both doing some stalking.

[kat727]

Well I think he checks me out on the alt and then I do the same, so we are co-stalkers!!! LOL

I was talking to my parents today at lunch about my upcoming trip with S18. Not sure if I told you guys but they told me they are giving me a 1000.00 for my trip! However since I am not staying with my Danish sister the whole time it will help alot with hotels .

I was telling my dad this is my first vacation in 4 years and he said no, last time wasn't really a vacation. Your life was in turmoil. I agreed but said that it did me a lot of good. So maybe first vacation in 6 years? It feels so good to have something so positive to look forward too. Maybe that is why this year is going to be very special. I can feel it all the way in the bottom of my heart.

kat

[BobbiJo]

I am excited for you to go on your trip. It sounds fabulous!!

[kat727]

Took a half hour to get to work! Better safe than sorry. It is still snowing and I am pretty sure we have near 5 inches already. I think it will be interesting when I go home...yikes!!

The kids are super excited though as it is a snow day. the three younger ones came out to get all the snow off my car so it wouldn't fall down on my windshield as I was driving. Sweet kids.

Have a safe day out there.

kat

[kml]

Dang! My much-too-young guy was supposed to be flying back from St. Louis today, I imagine he's gonna be stuck in his no-cell-coverage spot for a few more days. And I was really looking forward to finally meeting him in real life. (I know, I know - it's totally weird and will probably be awkward. But he is SO much more my type than any of the other guys I'm meeting. I might as well just see what it's like, I figure.)

[kat727]

I am a 5 hour drive away from St Louis. I don't know how much they have so you may still have your young guying flying to you. I am crossing my fingers for ya!

kat