Wednesday, October 31, 2007

what a rose tells my nose

dear little pumpkin,

happy first halloween. you went to daycare today in a little pumpkin suit with a leafy green hat. your teachers loved your costume.

daddy got home on friday and is doing well. he's been very tired and resting a lot, but every day he feels a little bit better. he has been going for walks every day and is now able to walk for a good distance--i would guess about half a mile or maybe a little bit more.

your auntie elta is gone and uncle jogr is here now. he has been doing lots of cooking for daddy, very nutritious and tasty meals.

i took you for our usual afternoon walk today. on the way home, tired, i stopped to smell a yellow rose. it revived me.

what a rose tells my nose: this moment, right now, is okay.

2 comments:

Grim Reality Girl said...

This moment, right now. That is what truly matters. Beautiful blog. Happy Halloween! Wishing your family health and happiness :-)

laurie said...

Yay for walking!!! It makes me feel strong, healthy and keeps me sane.
And as for stopping and loving the moment you're in - it is something I try very hard to remember to do. And I appreciate those moments so much more than I did before cancer.
I hope you, little bear and daddy have rose-smelling moments every single day.