Tuesday May 31 2016  A DIFFERENT KIND OF DAY

As I sit writing these words I am in a private pre-op room and my youngest grandson has just been wheeled away to go into surgery.  Mom was by his side.  Xander is having his adenoids removed and new tubes placed in his eardrums.  Courtland is on a previously planned field trip with the oldest son and did not want to disappointment him by cancelling, so I joined in to be with our daughter in law during the waiting vigil.  Not a serious or long surgery by any means but just knowing your child is going under the knife and anesthesia is enough to be concerned about.  Amy just returned and the clock is ticking as we wait to be called into the recovery room.  We sit side by side, both working on our laptops, making the most of this next hour.  A bit of a different kind of day, but hey, if you have your computer with you, no time is lost.

I am still practicing the “simpler life” and trying not to jam too much into one day but sometimes days like today just happen.  It was only brought to my attention on Sunday that Amy would be waiting alone and I asked if I could be her support system for these few hours.  I was happy that she said yes as I know I would not want to do it alone.  However, I also have a long-standing hair appointment today that I must go to.  I probably will not be here when the little guy comes out of his anesthesia but at least Amy was not alone for the entire day.

So, to make my life simper today I decided to write my blog while here in order to kill two birds with one stone, so to speak.  And now we have been told that he is out of surgery and everything went well.  We will be going back quite soon to see him in recovery so I will need to finish this later.

LATER

I was able to stay long enough to spend a few moments with him in recovery and give him a kiss, then had to leave to arrive at the barber shop on time.  Yes, I go to a barber!

My hair is cut, I’ve had dinner, and now I am back.  As it is getting late I will write a poem and bid my farewell.

AN UNPLANNED DAY

By Kathleen Martens

May 31, 2016

When I have days not planned

Less of me they seem to demand.

I go with the flow and role with the punches,

And ad-lib with my best hunches.

And somehow the day works out fine,

And seems to be less confined.

I’ve no expectations to live up to,

So I never mind having a few.

And so it was this fine day

I had the chance to color and play.

Being with those I love is never a chore,

And even the four year old is never a bore.

And it’s always nice to be needed

For whatever it is that needs heeded.

For often it just takes giving time,

To allow someone else to feel sublime.

And really it was me who came out on top,

As I gave all the kisses which I brought.

And I received love from my little grandson,

On this unplanned day it was me who won!

HAVE A WONDERFUL EVENING.  GOOD NIGHT AND GOD BLESS YOU!