ANNIVERSARY?
On Facebook this morning I saw a memory “Push, Prodded, I started writing a BLOG.” I had wondered when I had started writing it. I had the answer — 11 years ago — my oldest daughter’s birthday.
I’m still pestered and prodded to write. DAILY! The message can come over the air — television, radio, a song or a friend’s voice. It can come in written material. Lorretta Lynn wrote in her book A SONG AND A PRAYER . “You have to be patient with memories. Bad memories hurt but good memories hurt worse because you start wanting those times back.” Maybe that is why I’m haunted by bad memories. “Trials build character, but only if you want your character built.”
My phone has been acting up today. Texting has been confused. I had trouble using my fingers so I used the microphone to talk. It wasn’t as confused.
I wrote in DO YOU HEAR ME GRUMBLING? the problem and solution I had for my misjudgment on Nerve and Feet Pills. An update — I have been back home for a week and taking the normal dosage of 4 pills a day. I’m happy to report that although my hands still wake me at night — not as often, my knees still protest my standing too long or walking up and down the stairs. The pain I had in my shoulders and back has lessened. I ordered three more bottles of the pills and I’m taking 2 of those bottles with me to the camper. I’m not sure how long I’m going to stay. MY GARDEN will be planted soon. I’ve learned my lesson regarding pills and I’m taking all of them with me. My prescriptions were renewed so I won’t run out. I’m hoping that my fingers continue to improve. Of course, I’m hoping that my knees do also.
And so I continue to share my story. I’m aware that I walk to a different drummer. Two days ago, a memory popped up on Facebook of my grandchildren roasting marshmallows at the camper. My husband and dog were both in the photo. I posted something regarding their growth and my husband’s spirit still being with us. Today a memory popped up on Facebook that I’m not remembering. It is a picture of my husband wearing his yellow shirt. The photo is not clear, sort of fuzzy. It reminded me of a photo that has popped up on my phone in which he is singing. I found that video on my phone –it confirmed my feeling that he was singing. It posted July 9, 2021. I’m planning to head for the camper tomorrow. I think he is excited. Thankfully, My life continues to be INTERESTING!
Wandering With Spirit 