Dr. Jayanthi is a truly insipirational friend. I have known her for 28 years. Gem of a person.
She runs: http://littledropscharity.org/ A charity organizaton
This is something she sent....
Mom and Dad were watching TV when Mom said, "I'm tired, and it's getting late. I think I'll go to bed"She went to the kitchen to make sandwiches for the next day's lunches.Rinsed out the popcorn bowls, took meat out of the freezer for supper the following evening, checked the cereal box levels, filled the sugar container, put spoons and bowls on the table and started the coffee pot for brewing the next morning.
She then put some wet clothes in the dryer, put a load of clothes into the washer , ironed a shirt and secured a loose buttonShe picked up the game pieces left on the table, put the phone back on the charger and put the telephone book into the drawer.She watered the plants, emptied a wastebasket and hung up a towel to dry.She yawned and stretched and headed for the bedroom. She stopped by the desk and wrote a note to the teacher, counted out some cash for the field trip, and pulled a text book out from hiding under the chair.She signed a birthday card for a friend, addressed and stamped the envelope and wrote a quick note for the grocery store. She put both near her purse.Mom then washed her face with 3 in 1 cleanser, put on her Night solution & age fighting moisturizer, brushed and flossed her teeth and filed her nails.
Dad called out, "I thought you were going to bed.""I'm on my way," she said.She put some water into the dog's dish and put the cat outside, then made sure the doors were locked and the patio light was on.She looked in on each of the kids and turned out their bedside lamps and TV's , hung up a shirt, threw some dirty socks into the hamper, and had a brief conversation with the one up still doing homework.In her own room, she set the alarm; laid out clothing for the next day, straightened up the shoe rack. She added three things to her 6 most important things to do list. She said her prayers, and visualized the accomplishment of her goals.
About that time, Dad turned off the TV and announced to no one in particular. "I'm going to bed."And he did...without another thought.Anything extraordinary here? Wonder why women live longer...?CAUSE WE ARE MADE FOR THE LONG HAUL..... (and we can't die sooner,
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I thought that the "Why I Love Mom" post was great! How much we do when we aren't thinking to count! But although "Dad" does go straight to bed there are the small, often unnoticed, things that he has done during the day. He has checked the oil and the tire pressure in my car and has filled it with gas without me even knowing. He repaired the faucet in the kids bathroom when I wasn't looking. When I was out on my many errands he has made sure that the cats have food and that there is plenty of toilet paper in the house. We both do many things throughout the day, but true, I see more little things to do and it is easy for me to do just "one" more thing on my way to do what was first intended. A busy and continually demanding life is a sign that we have a full life and many blessings. Our style ,male or female, compliments the other's and things seem to get done. What a joy to know that you have someone always working and watching out for you. What a joy to be able to say "thank you" when we get on our knees. Thank you , Dr. Prakasam, for this post. It has inspired much gratitude. kidsmomof9
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