"It is easy to see God in the beauty of a radiant rose, but God is also in the thorns that prick the finger and in the dirt that nurtures the roots of the rosebush," Katherine Saux.
Whether or not one believes in God, I think the above quote reflects wisdom about life. Life does contain both the "good" and the "bad". I believe it was Buddha who said it is our interpretation of events that causes us suffering. Probably true. But it seems impossible to think of dementia ravishing the brain and body as "good". Still, there are good aspects. Dwane and I both have more appreciation for our life, more tender moments, we take more time to "smell the roses". We hear from the PT (physical therapist) that Dwane's weakness in his legs is neurological, and we can just take that in as information; not an indictment.
We are off today for lunch to celebrate our years of being together. We will have a lovely time.
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