On one of my trips to visit my daughter in California we shopped a high-end teacup store. I love the beauty and delicate nature of teacups, along with how the tea tastes when you drink from the thin china rim. These cups were priced in the hundreds ~ but we looked and I found one I really liked.
For my birthday, I was surprised with a teacup just like the one we saw in that shop and a delightful card from my daughter. These sit in the window sill of my kitchen as a reminder of that day and how she took the time to find that cup.
Now that you know the behind the scenes story you will understand my most pressing event ~ that teacup was dropped and shattered on our kitchen floor. I had that feeling when I reached to use it, but ignored the passing thought. After all, what's a tea cup for if you don't use it?
I have read many articles and blogs, studied side effects of drugs for the aging and exercises for balance in preparation for our family member moving in. There are some areas of change I am finding myself unprepared and somewhat unwilling. My space and where 'things' are and how I 'do' cooking, cleaning, laundry ... All have been challenged in this new life adventure. What was 'mine' is no more.
When you have someone in your home to visit it's very different than having someone live with you. As I've shared, we have a family member living with us now and my husband was just granted guardianship for her.
I will take you with me on this new journey. It is my prayer you will find inspiration, information and honest facts about this process.
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