I love quiet Saturday mornings--Melba still asleep, some movement upstairs but so far no one down here. The quietness helps me ponder, meditate, and refocus on things that are best vs. those that are better or just good.
Dropped by my dear friend Harry's mobile home yesterday. He and his wife, Dolly, were our cruise partners when we went to Mexico a couple of years ago. Harry is 75 and has been diagnosed with some kind of dementia. Since I am the high priest group leader I needed to tell Harry that we are releasing him and another brother as our group instructors. They've served for over two years and it is time to "spread the wealth". Harry's first comment was "Are you releasing me because last Sunday's lesson was so bad?" I said "no", it's just time to do it. His second comment was "I'm really relieved to be released--I'm having more memory problems--just can't seem to hang on to things like I used to." I just about cried. I told him that I am his friend and along with his wife I will be there for him and will walk with him on this part of his journey--and I will.
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Sorry to hear about Harry. He and his wife are just wonderful, and I know how close you all have been over the years.
ReplyDeleteIt must be hard to release someone from their calling. I take pity on the guy that recently released Aaron from Ym's, and asked him to serve in the Nursery, JK. He actually loves it, but I'm sure the 2nd counselor in the bishopbric didn't know that he would.
I'll make sure to include Harry and Dolly in my prayers. Thanks for sharing your Saturday morning with us.
I LOVE quiet Saturday mornings. I did some writing then went to the announcement of my Congressman's bid for re-election. When I came home, it was still quiet...John's asleep, Bradley's playing a video game and everyone upstairs has gone to Augusta for the weekend.
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