Archive for April 30th, 2008

Last evening as we were about to leave for home (a 30 minute drive), he got up and looked around as if searching for something. I went over to him – he wanted the bathroom.
I was headed downstairs, so said to use that one as Shirl has all her stuff in the main bath.

“I’ll just wait til I get home.”

Then it dawned on me that he couldn’t find the bath downstairs. I led the way and all was well. Could kick myself as many times in the past, I’d ask if he needed to use the bathroom before we headed home – always got a no.

So simple a problem but so stupid of me to not catch on earlier – years earlier.

You know the saying – today I phoned my very helpful neighbor, Brenda, and asked if she needed anything at the store – leaving in 10 minutes. She really needed to go, so against my better judgment, I left him sleeping, unplugged door bell and turned phone off. The store’s about 5 minutes drive and told her we’d hustle home ASAP. She knows.
She bought her items and just in conversation, asked her if she got everything. “Yes, except the pearl onions -and I know ***store doesn’t have them as I phoned earlier. I don’t care but Jim really loves them.” Told her Jim would have his onions.

Didn’t say anything but drove to the little produce store -luckily they had them.

When we picked our mail up, she opened a card, saying it was from her aunt. “Is it your anniversary today!!!”

So, she got her onions to make a special beef recipe he loves. I’m glad I took the time, although I worry about leaving him – in fact, never do.

I think Someone prodded me today and watched over him while we shopped. ***What makes this little story so special is that she no longer drives for medical reasons. Happy anniversary to a lovely couple with hearts of gold.