I went to visit Jenny at the nursing home and bring her communion today. She is a funny lady. She doesn't want you to come too early, during her lunch or too late, during her afternoon nap. She wants you to skip most of the already abreviated service, and doesn't want the wine, since she allergic. Some people find Jenny difficult to deal with, but I don't. I love her spirit. Even tho she is at the mercy of her care providers, she is always in control. Kinda like my mom was. I like that. I hope that is the way it is for me if , God forbid, I end up like Jenny.
Jenny said her birthday is Tuesday. She'll be 76. My gosh, that is only 6 years older than I am! All I can say is I sure count my blessings each day that I have good health and the ability to basically make decisions for myself. Walking thru the halls of a nursing home sure does make you grateful for each day you have and the hope for more of the same.
It is hard to believe that women your age (and younger) are in the nursing home because you obviously seem much younger than they are!
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