Last week, our air conditioner died.
This would have been inconvenient anywhere, but in Florida in July, “inconvenient” does not begin to cover it. The house became hot and sticky almost immediately. We closed curtains, shifted between the few rooms with portable cooling, and tried not to generate any unnecessary heat. Even cooking became a strategic decision.
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I remember hearing years ago, “When something feels like it’s falling apart, it’s actually coming together.” I’ve thought about those words a lot lately.
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During the many years I cared for my husband, Stan, after his spinal cord stroke, I sometimes sensed a disconnection growing between us. I couldn’t have explained it then. There was simply so much that needed attention. Appointments to make, medications to manage, symptoms to watch, decisions to make. The days became organized around what needed to be done.
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Once in a while I find myself envious of other couples who are healthy and doing things together. The comparison only diminishes my capacity to enjoy the moment.
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Three blind mice, three blind mice… This seemingly grim rhyme invites us to reflect on the challenges of navigating life without clarity—blind to what lies ahead or uncertain about which way to turn.
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