Edited to add: Well you can see how much I know about flowers! When Steve first gave me the flowers (mentioned in the post below), I knew they were tulips. But for some reason, I got it in my head as I was writing the post this morning that they were daffodils. It wasn’t until I saw the funny comment he left that I realized my mistake. Oh well. Maybe my “medication brain” is hitting early!
To those of you who took the time this week to write leave such beautifully inspiring words—thank you! I have read each comment several times and received new encouragement each time. It’s amazing to me that so many people whom I’ve never even met have become such an important part of my life; I’m incredibly blessed by my Smithellaneous circle of friends.
I’m also blessed by a husband and daughter who have been especially supportive over the past few days with extra hugs and prayers–and flowers. Here are some tulips Steve brought home for me Wednesday afternoon.
It’s hard to be gloomy when one is faced with a vase full of cheer.
I was grateful to have the tulips for company as I got all my new meds organized.
In the midst of my med arranging Steve texted me and said, “It’s a pretty day. Get the camera and go capture some magic. Love you. S”
He knows me so well. He knows that my camera IS my medicine.
Although I wasn’t able to go out on that particular day, I did embark on a picture-gathering expedition last night. I took Steve along with me since I was heading back to that same secluded trail I had gone to a couple of weeks ago. (Except this time I actually made it to the end of the trail!)
It’s amazing how the elements in nature conspire together to soothe the spirit and to put things into perspective. Spunky daffodils, peaceful waves, a setting sun, a pristine evening, a walk with my husband . . . there are no medicines a doctor could ever prescribe that could do me any more good.
And while those things can’t cure my COPD or my rheumatoid arthritis, they can dilute my sadness and multiply my joy.
And that’s good enough for me.
Becky even though I don’t comment often you & your family are always in my prayers. Hope you had a wonderful mother’s day.
Margie,
Yes, I enjoyed my Mother’s Day very much; thanks so much for leaving a comment!
Don’t feel bad…. I still don’t know the difference between some of the veggies and fruits when cashiering. 🙂
Kristi,
Yeah, I’d have to admit that I’d be stumped by some of those products, too!
A very forgivable mistake, Becky. After all, tulips and daffodills may give each other a run for the money in a beauty contest, but “daffodill” has it all over “tulip” it the “words that it’s fun to pronounce” competition!
Daffodil is more fun to misspell, too. (One “l”, Jan…ONE “L”!!)
Jan,
You’re absolutely right. Daffodil is fun to say and it also sort of rhymed with one my meds, Plaquinel. (Hence the post title.) So for this week, on this blog, we will hereby temporarily tulips to be daffodils!
Happy Mother’s Day too, by the way! Just think, next year you will get cards for being a mom and a grandmother! Pretty cool.
Becky, I was away from my computer for a few days, and was saddened to read your post about your new health concerns. You always amaze me with your positivity and your faith. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Hopefully, thinking about being a grandma soon is helpful in handling all you have on your plate.
Liz,
Thanks for your sweet words. Yes, I am very excited about the soon-to-arrive grand baby. It’s great to have such a wonderful event to look forward to!
that’s an uplifting update!
It is so good to have something positive to do like walking with hubby and taking photos. For me, sewing is my outlet: a 98% pain-free activity, and this morning I made my 78th dress for the little girls in Nicaragua for the upcoming July Mission trip.
Mrs. Pam,
How wonderful that you can sew without pain. And 78 dresses? AMAZING!
What daffodils? I didn’t see any.
Steve,
I have hereby renamed the tulips to be daffodils.
I’m glad you took Steve with you to the rather isolated trail–I worry about you wandering around out there by your lonesome. Looks so beautiful!
I’m also glad that medicine comes in forms other than pills. Tulips, love, cameras–unbeatable Rx!
Love you!
deb
Deb,
Yes, I’m grateful than many medicines don’t come in a bottle. And having a sister is one of those good medicines!
Love your attitude!
Angela,
Thanks–I’m trying! 🙂
See, you are better at math than you thought! The world is a better place viewed through the camera lens and focused on the best in life, Nature’s beauty and a loving husband. You can’t lose – you never will – you will just improve. Happy Mother’s Day, Becky!
Mary,
Happy Mom’s Day to you as well–I know you enjoy the blessing of children and a grandchild!