I have not posted a blog for several days. I feel a little overwhelmed with all that has gone before and what is coming. I think often of the Buddist saying that daily life is composed of "Ten Thousand Joys and Ten Thousand Sorrows". Last weekend was a good example. My husband and I made a spontaneous (five hour trip) to see my granddaughter perform the role of Jovie in Elf Jr. We packed and were on the road within two hours. She was wonderful in the role. Many people commented that they didn't know she had such a good singing voice. This trip was a gift to myself. I didnt realize though how much it meant to her. I feel that a bond has been strengthened.
The following day we drove through a heavy snowstorm. It was a mystical and magical experience as we drove a two lane road edged by forests dripping diamond-like jewels. Neverthess it was stressful. Roads were slick and icy. We skidded several times and almost did a 360. The reward was my grand niece's choral program at her church. Afterwards, we had dinner with the family, including my brother who had suffered a seizure on Thanksgiving Day. Seeing him was another motivator for this "spontaneous" trip.
The next experience may become my most precious Christmas memory of 2016. We sang Christmas carols with my brother. It's common knowledge that individuals, suffering from aphasia, can sing what they can't speak. But this was my first experience. We were three souls in a fairly dark room singing a little off-key. We sang Jingle Bells, White Christmas and Silent Night, among others. Rich's stress level visibly lessened. The next day he said, "jingle bells". I don't know if there will be further transfer from the act of singing to that of talking, but I do know that familial bonds were again strengthened.
Have you acted spontaneously recently and felt grateful later?
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