My wife Linda started this blog last month and I want to let her know how proud I am of her, that she is sticking with it. She does ask me to contribute to it ,but I usually have an excuse rather than just starting. Looking over the work she has done, (and not just on this blog), I thank God for putting such a wonderful person in my life. Part of her motivation, I believe, is that she is thankful for the many people that have helped us over the years.
When you listen to the radio, watch tv, or read the paper it is easy to get discouraged, but life is good, just keep asking for help. People are listening. Look towards the long term. If you look back, you'll remember good times and many pleasant memories. Right now good experiences are right around the next corner. Look forward and you see a high school graduate, a gold metal at Special Olympics, job interviews and a first paycheck. People will remember your child's name and their special traits. As our parents age and their health is not so good, we still have memories of their help when we were not so capable. This world seems to be going by too fast, it is our job to slow it down a notch. Take it easy on them and yourself as you get frustrated, both of you are doing the best you can for now.
I'm off to the hospital to visit my mom and do one or two errands. Thanks for reading this. Frank
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