Dedicated to my Mom and Dad....

Originally posted on 8/1/2016

 

It was a busy morning, about 8:30, when an elderly gentleman in his 80's arrived to have stitches removed from his thumb.   He said that he was in a hurry as he had an appointment at 9:00am.

I took his vital signs and had him take a seat, knowing it would be over an hour before someone would be able to see him.  I saw him looking at his watch and decided, since I wasn't busy with another patient, I would evaluate his wound.  On exam, it was well healed, so I talked to one of the doctors, got the needed supplies to remove his sutures and redress his wound.

While taking care of his wound, I asked if he had another doctors appointment this morning, as he was in such a hurry.   The gentleman told me no, that he needed to go to the nursing home to eat breakfast with his wife.  I enquired as to her health.   He told me that she has been there for a while and that she was a victim of Alzheimer's Disease.

As we talked, I asked if she would be upset if he was a bit late.  He replied that she no longer knew who he was, that she had not recognized him in 5 years now.

I was surprised, and asked him, "and you still go every morning, even through she doesn't know who you are?"

He smiled as he patted my head and said "She doesn't know me, but I still know who she is."

I had to hold back the tears as he left.  I had goose bumps on my arms and thought, that's the kind of love I want in my life.

True love is neither physical or romantic.  True Love is an acceptance of all that is, has been, will be and will not be.  

The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything.  They just make the best of everything that that have.

I hope this resonates with you as much as it does for me.  We are all getting older.  Tomorrow may be our turn.

This is for my stepmother who suffered with Alzheimer's and my dad who lovingly took care of her...

I love you Mom & Dad

Gratitude is EVERYTHING!

When we adopt an attitude of gratitude we begin to appreciate all of the wonders of this world.
Sometimes it is the small of things that bring the biggest smiles to our face.  It may be the thoughtfulness of a friend or neighbor.  Then again it may just be the joy you gain from helping others.  What ever we can be grateful for will always serve us well.

Always have hope...

Sharing the journey with others...

Previously posted in May 2016.

 

A friend of mine recently shared why she writes to share her experiences with others.   She inspired me to share my experiences as well.  

Some times Mediumship isn't about giving a message to a specific person.   Some times it is leaving the breadcrumb for someone to make their life better.  Inspire them to explore and find their own truth.  

There is a segment of Mediumship that is about inspirational talks and writing.   They are just as powerful as giving a message to someone from a loved one that has passed on.   Sometimes even more powerful because they can affect the lives of many.

If you have found this breadcrumb and it helps you smile today; well then, I have done my job. 

My story is not that extraordinary but something that I have learned along the way, may just make your life easier.   So I share things that inspire me, make me smile and that I feel the need to share.   I may never know who it is important to, but I have faith that in sharing my journey that it will help someone else.  

Setting your priorities straight....

Saw this awhile ago, it made an impact on me.  I hope you find value in this as well.  Too often our priorities are all messed up.

When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2 Beers.

A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him.

When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls.

He then asked the students if the jar was full.  They agreed that it was.

The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly.

The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls.   He then asked the students again if the jar was full.   They agreed it was.

The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar.  Of course, the sand filled up everything else.   He asked once more if the jar was full..  The students responded with a unanimous 'yes.'

The professor then produced two Beers from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar effectively filling the empty space between the sand.

The students laughed..  'Now,' said the professor as the laughter subsided, 'I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life.

The golf balls are the important things---your family, your children, your health, your friends and your favorite passions---and if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full.

The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house and your car..  The sand is everything else---the small stuff.

'If you put the sand into the jar first,' he continued, 'there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls.

The same goes for life.  If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff you will never have room for the things that are important to you.  Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness.

Spend time with your children.

Spend time with your parents.

Visit with grandparents.

Take your spouse out to dinner.

Play another 18.

There will always be time to clean the house and mow the lawn.  Take care of the golf balls first---the things that really matter.   Set your priorities.  The rest is just sand.

One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the Beer represented.  The professor smiled and said, 'I'm glad you asked.'

The Beer just shows you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of Beers with a friend.

Having Faith isn't always easy....