3200 posts, over a little more than nine years. Next April will mark my 10th blogaversary, and I've been posting daily since late April of 2011.
I didn't plan on any of this, but here I am and here you are, my reader. And you know what? Without you, dear reader, I wouldn't be here.
So thank you, everyone reading this.
Every few years, we go through a little mini crisis of meaning. For me, at 65, it's not the same as it was when I was younger. But, it's more pressing as I know time is running out.
The phone rang early one morning two weeks ago, about 10 minutes before I normally wake up. Spouse was already at work. I didn't get to it in time, and the answering machine picked up. When I got there, a man's voice was speaking, saying something about a person being taken to the ER. In my still-dazed mind, I thought my spouse had had a heart attack at work.
Turns out it was someone at the long-term facility where my 90 year old mother in law lives. She was being sent to the emergency room (ER). Again. Fourth time since the beginning of April. The first ER trip is what landed her in where she lives now. At least this call wasn't at 1:30 am, like the last one was.
For my mother in law, these haven't been the golden years for a few years. (She spent five days in the hospital with pneumonia in both lungs, by the way, but survived this latest crisis.
As I witness what is happening to her, it makes me think about what I have done with my life so far, and what (if I get that chance) I could do in the future.
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| Lemon Supreme Day Lily, purchased in July 2018 |
Please come back tomorrow, for Garden Bloggers Bloom Day and post #3201.
Sorry about your MIL. It's not easy watching someone spiral down.
ReplyDelete3200 posts- quite an accomplishment! Glad your mom-in-law is hanging in there.
ReplyDeleteI'm praying for your mother-in-law to recover sooner than you expect. Sending loads of warm wishes and love on your milestone achievements with your blog. Very creditable indeed.
ReplyDeleteLove all your pictures, so very refreshing.
Hugs and Cheer your way!
Did you get my earlier comment?
ReplyDeleteWow. 3200! You're amazing!
ReplyDeleteAnd I'd much rather see that beautiful day lily than a yellow alert, too.
Why is it that 'those calls' always seem to come in the middle of the night? Or when we're home alone? In his 91st year, Daddy went many time to the ER, too. Always a worry. I do hope your MIL is feeling better!
Wow, every day...congrats Alana! I have rouble doing every week...and this summer I am taking a break and doing 2 a month....
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your milestone and positive energy to your mother-in-law as she recovers from her crisis.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on 3200. It's funny how milestones make us take stock of our lives. I think we only get anxious when things aren't going in ways that make us happy. As long as we're happy or working towards happy, I think we're where we should be.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing milestone Alana! Congrats. That's huge!!! And mind-blowing. It always impresses me when I hear about people posting daily. I have a hard enough time doing a weekly post. My hat's off to you!
ReplyDeleteI like your "yellow alert" concept. I hope all goes well for your mother-in-law. Aging is hell. I'm my Mom's caregiver these days and I hate what the years do to one's soul, when the body starts disappointing and giving nothing but let-downs.
I just made a comment today to my Mom: "In my next life I want to come back..." and then listed a litany of desires that escaped me this life. Years ago she would've answered with her own list, I'm sure. Today she said, "I don't think I want to come back." I hate that...
I have to say, I had no idea you were 65! I thought you were younger than me, or the same age (I'm 56. Sometimes I think I'm 55, but I'm pretty sure I'm 56... Oh, no wait! I just did the math. I'm going to be 56 next month. I AM 55!! Jesus, I'm pushing the clock ahead. What the hell?!! haha)
Anyway, heading to your 4M post now...
Congrats again on your 3200th post!
Michele at Angels Bark