Weary but Grateful

Tonight I am going to bed early.  I had class in the morning (after finishing my paper in the wee hours of the morning on the day it was due), took a nap between class and church, and played for Mass. 

I wish I had the energy to note each of the special moments I have w/ Mom and Dad as I experience their last days. 

All I can manage right now is to note I am so grateful for these moments.

Thank You Lord for my parents; please bless them lavishly w/ Your Presence in their hearts.  Amen.

New Life Chapter

For the past month, I've been focused on Mom and Dad and their health.  Today is the first day I am sitting at my desk, sorting mail, paying bills, answering emails, etc.  Also about a month ago my laptop crashed and only today am I getting my Google browser and all my tabbed-faves installed.  It's surprising how good it feels to have this familiar "desktop" back.  It's how I navigate on the web.

Today I also have monster cramps.  I took 1 midol this morning and it wiped me out 'til noon!

This afternoon I will visit Dad at rehab and later in the day Mom.  I also plan to do 2 or 3 loads of laundry, some cleaning and tidying-up of the main rooms, and get started on my paper which is due before class this Saturday.

My back is killing me, but I feel like I'm re-aligning my life and the new balance is workable.