It was a quiet day. Tim slept for a great deal of it, and I think that he's the better for it. The bad news is that it is bedtime, and he's ~ again! ~ coughing like crazy.
I hate this.
He says it's not as bad as it was. He would say that though. It is how he is. I can't really say anything because I'm kind of the same way myself. We'll see what happens tonight and argue it through tomorrow. Deja vu all over again. (and yes. I know. It's a joke.)
By the time that you read this, it will be my youngest daughter's birthday.
We raise them to be happy in their own chosen paths. I'm glad for her happy life in a country she loves, with a job she enjoys, a loving (and beloved) husband, a pretty home, and her cat.
But...still, in quiet moments, I sit and I remember. I miss her.
The cat is out of the basement. He's in his bed. He's thinking too. He didn't miss us in the least, although he purrs when I talk to him.
Oh how frustrating, and debilitating for Tim, having been ill for so long. I hope you can get some joy from the Dr.
ReplyDeleteHoping that the doctor can figure this out and Tim can get relief from the coughing. It's so draining and exhausting. An enemy to sleep. I felt that way when my daughters were far away; it was very hard.
ReplyDeleteWe had a cat who would purr as soon as we picked up. Unfortunately he also dribbled from his mouth at the same time. At least saliva was non staining. Pets aren't like kids. You can have favourites.
ReplyDeleteCats are certainly not dogs when it comes to being around us humans.
ReplyDeleteI think Mangey thinks his new home is purrfect.
ReplyDeleteI guess it is a good thing if cat came up on her (?) own .
ReplyDeleteI know you must miss your daughter horribly. I'm so sorry.
ReplyDeleteHas Tim seen an allergist? I wonder if that is the cause of his coughing. Or if he can sleep sitting up - like in a recliner?
ReplyDeleteI second son and his 2 kids live 3 hours north of me but I never get to see them unless I go visit them (which I do some times). It makes me sad, tho, that he never reaches out to me. I always have to make the first move to set up our next visit. I miss them all terribly but I do "snapchat" with the kids to keep our connection. Better than nothing.
My middle daughter lives in Vancouver, 1000 km away, and I know she likes living there but I miss her so. It's hard. Sending hugs.
ReplyDeleteI have two kids like yours who live away from me. I miss them particularly now when I am elderly. My daughter lives in Chicago. My son is on the west coast.
ReplyDeleteHope Tim's cough gets better Debby. As for cats, their independence is one thing which will never be altered.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad the cat is out of the basement! More progress! Didn't Yogi Berra come up with "Deja vu all over again"?
ReplyDeleteThat cough has to go! I also wonder about allergies since it seems worse at night. I think the cat is living his best life and playing you all!
ReplyDeleteHope Tim gets over the cough soon. So very annoying. I also hope the youngest daughter has a great birthday. Take care, Debby. And you painted quite an image for me with your most recent comment on my blog. Thanks for the chuckle.
ReplyDeleteSigh... I miss my kids too. I do hope to see them this summer. I hope. And Tim... gosh! This is starting to get spooky. I sure hope he feels better soon.
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