Alone

Although I am a person who embraces each "day" from the prospective of it being a gift from God, and even though I enjoy this "day" immensely and look forward to whatever it is that I am able to do, whether that is work, play or just vegging out, yesterday was one that did not hold such glamour. I was forced by the events of extended family circumstances to bid the love of my life, my partner, my friend, my wife, my Patty farewell for a week. I was pressed upon to resign our time, nearly 24/7, together so that she might serve with her God given gift of "helps". With a swollen foot, discomfort and pain, my dear wife, put herself aside to leave the warmth behind, leaving me behind, to attend, to assist her sister and mother during a time of surgery and recovery for her sister. I am blessed beyond measure to have a woman like this to share my life with, to enjoy her love, and to love. This "day" I speak of was non other then our 38th wedding anniversary, yes, I was to say goodbye, for a short time, to her on the 20th.

Now, being alone, and I am one who does need some alone time, and true I am not completely alone, as staying here in the warmth I have my sister in the house and of course Keto, I still am more alone then I care to be. Those times with I need to escape to my basement, when I am home, or into the office, here at the house, I always know, I always feel, the presence of my beloved spouse. I always sense her being, her spirit, close to me no matter which room separates our physical proximity. However I must do what I must do, and get through this time I will, not liking it, not willing it, and I will play golf today, and enjoy each "day" I have as a gift, however the best gifted day will be Saturday when I meet her once again to feel her embrace, and to be able to hold her close once again. Missing you, my love.