Yesterday was lunch with the women's bunch. For some reason, we were full of laughter and outrageousness. We were loud and obnoxious. We had the same waitress as last month, and she remembered some of our ordering particulars (tea, no lemon). Now that's a really good waitress. Much of the conversation did have to do with "the system" which most of us perceive as being broken, (the system of which we are all a part).
But I did insist (since I had done my assignment) that we all report on our 'homework for the day'. What would you name this chapter in your life? That actually generated some of the best conversation we have had in a long time, and taught us all how much we have in common, relative to the stage of life and related issues in which we find ourselves. It was fun, and of course, I've spent too much solitary time lately, so it was great for me!
Then I visited a dear friend, my "second mother" whose health is failing. For some reason, as I told her my stories of the things I have been doing lately, and she told me hers, we also had many loud and fun laughs. I was very glad to learn that she and her husband will be moving to a retirement home facility (which provides all meals) within the next few weeks. Clearly, both are overwhelmed. She is now in a wheelchair. Her husband has also been so stressed, he has been in the hospital a couple of times. Their children have been so anxious, so this is a very good option for them. So hopefully, the next time I go visit, I will find them settled into their new abode. Having watched the challenges of their declines, gives me a good idea of those to come. Life doesn't stay the same. There are always changes. We have to roll with the punches, and often the punches will take your breath away!
They say that laughter is the very best medicine, and I believe that. It therefore behooves one to hold fast to one's sense of humor, no matter the indignities!
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