December 5, 2014
Jeremiah 29:11(MSG), “I know what I’m doing. I have it all planned out—plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for.” Last month, we completed Kathie’s yearly dental exam which is done under anesthesia at a small hospital. I was concerned years ago that dental pain was not something that could be communicated to me so we just completed our 4 th yearly exam and cleaning. Her teeth are fine and I am confident that she is comfortable. Last Tuesday, Kathie and I attended a Mall Outing and shopped for Christmas presents, this is the 10 th Christmas I have shopped for our children and family. One of the difficult tasks is trying to maintain Kathie’s attention to detail at Christmas by thinking, “how would Kathie do this?” I continue to manage her care and sit at her bedside 5-6 evenings a week. I encourage her, rub her neck and shoulders, and always end the evening visit by saying, “goodnight Kath, I love you very much.” This is...