Neil was greeted yesterday morning by two hospice workers who burst into his room
laughing and singing hyms to him. (This is a day the Lord has made, be happy and rejoice in it). They opened the curtains to his spacious room
which then became flooded with light. Neil told them he felt he was at the gates of
paradise. Continuing his day, he got into his hoyer and we went into the
garden, where we sat for 2 hrs enthralled by the landscape... watching the birds, dragonflies, butterflies, cows (yes, there is a cow pasture) . I read to him from his book (Story of a Marriage, Andrew Greer) and for what seemed like the first time in ages we felt at peace, just enjoying the scenery and each other's company.
The glorious morning was completed when the staff brought him breakfast out on the patio. Interrupted only by the doctor stopping by to take his blood pressure and listen to his heart.
Neil said there was no day that he can remember that was nicer. He is so good at appreciating life's simple pleasures. He reminds me to do that too..
Thank you for your pledges and offers to pledge to the Giggle Foundatioin. We will let you know when it is set up. Neil worked on the brochure today and is anxious to start making it happen. Will keep you posted.
Cheryl and Neil
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