Saturday, August 29, 2009

What did we do?



So the above picture is a card I made for Wain for our anniversary. It took me quite awhile. My plan was to go to where we got married, have a bit of a walk and back at the truck I would give it to him. Then because his Dad was our best man, I felt we could go over and visit a bit with him. Wain said he was his best friend, so I thought it might be nice to go....Well Wain had other plans, he worked all day and was very tired, I told him we could do whatever the next night, that he would not be tired,,,but oh no, he insisted. He said we had never been there before, so I was quite excited. I have not been down town for years in the evening, and it was indeed an alarming venture out. Lots of homeless people just sitting in circles on the sidewalks visiting with others, etc. It saddens and worries me especially as winter draws near. Also on the news they said the other day that 54% of the homeless have schizophrenia and have no way of getting the proper medications. I do have to say it was disheartening for me to see. I am a caaregiver, and I swear if I had a big enough home or money, they could come and enjoy a meal and suppper and friendship...
Back to the anniversary. Just before we left the house he gave me a beautiful set of rose in vaarious colors, They were beautiful, maybe a picture to follow tommorrow.
So we go to this place called Rics Grill, Fancy, shmansey, It was very nice, the decor was lovely, the food was scrumption, we even shared a desert. My husband was trying very hard, but I knew he was fading and fading fast. Soo he paid the bill and we were off to relax at home. Even more startled by the numbers of homless people now! All I could think of was how much our bill was and that we probably could have fed 15 people at McDonalds for that. We never go to places like that, so it was a treat, next time I will try for a cheaper place...It was a lovely night and there were lots of stars out. Now the romance begins at home. Right, wrong, That darling husband o mine was fast asleep within 10 minutes of making it home. I quietly covered him up and gave him a kiss...He slept 12 hours until he awoke this am, I must say my day today was a good one. Sometimes we have to go with the flow, and things don't workout exactly as you would like, but truly and honestly we are truly blessed. So that was the anniversary and then today he surprised me by getting a piece of glass for a collage that I had made about my Dad. He had to get a mirror replaced on the truck, and he took the frame and all. Wain came home and said the salesperson was kinda teary and he never charged for cutting glass for my frame. When you least expect it, I am reminded of the kindness of strangers. And the frame turned out beautiful, just the way it was meant to look. I will show a picture in a few days. I hope you all have been well.

13 comments:

  1. Cinner, what a lovely post, and the card you made is beautiful! You are a very kind soul and you deserve all the happiness in the world! Happy anniversary to you both and many more!

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  2. Happy anniversary... may you have many more wonderful years together. Lovely card. xx

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  3. Happy Anniversary! Your homemade card is excellent. There is nothing more thoughtful than somebody taking the time and energy to make something for someone they care about. It is soooo much better than nipping to the local shop. I hope you have many more amazing anniversaries to come.

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  4. so beautiful and thoughtful - both of you.

    :)

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  5. I loved the card, the anniversay and the kindness and understanding of both you and your husband....I too worry about the conditions of the homeless and often wonder if there were something I could do, I should check into it....mental illness needs so much attention in our country, more resources and more professionals even to teach us lay people how to help. So much to do and so many people who need a hand up not a hand out.....gotta be some way I can help.......:-) Hugs

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  6. sounds like you had a wonderful anniversary! I bet the roses are gorgeous!! it too saddens me about the homeless situation, we were helping a friend of my son's, who was homeless, until unfortunately he stole some money from us so we couldn't have him stay here any more but until he was able to move south and stay with his sister, we would always send food with my son if we knew he was seeing MJ to make sure at least he ate

    again, happy anniversary! wishing you many more!

    betty

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  7. Card is great and so is Wain. The two of you? Many, many happy years together.

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  8. Yay, I can leave a comment. I tried all morning and was not able to leave a comment on your blog. You did a beautiful job on the anniversary card, Cinner. I know you enjoyed the special dinner, but I also know how you feel about spending more on a dinner when you do care about others too. But once in awhile a special dinner for the both of you is a special treat and you do appreciate it more when it is not all the time,huh. I am so happy you two had a good anniversary and that you both are smart enough to know how special each of you are.

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  9. Hi Cinner
    Such a very nice card that you made for your husband!
    I love roses and how lovely to have recieved them on your special day.

    You are a kind soul, Cinner and I'm glad to know you enjoyed your dinner out together!

    May you have many more happy years together full of joy, love & blessings!

    Margie:)

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  10. Hi everyone, I just want to thank everyone for all their wishes about our anniversary. It was definately a hit with hubby. His brother came into town and we had the whole family together, six kids and mom. so it was nice they could all be together. We are just getting home, that is why I am commenting to all of you as a group. I am officially exhausted so off to sleep I go. Visit you all tomorrow. Take care everyone and Big Hugs.

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  11. Wow wonderful Anniversary!!! I just thought your stroy was wonderful thank you for sharing your day :) Your card you made for your sweetness is fabulous what a wonderful idea...stimulates the juices for me. Our anniversary is coming up in October..lots of time to think :)

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  12. Crista, the food was so good too. As for the card since I have not been working we have got quite good at making something from nothing. And we really have very simple wants I guess at this time of our lives. I am sure you will come up with a good idea. My husband sometimes writes me poetry, he is a real sports fanatic, so it is usually about sports and how he has hit a home run with us, stuff like that. One year I was mad and I wrote himm one something about 3 strikes your out at the ole ball game. It is good we have good senses of humour. Let me know what happens on your anniversary. Are the boys back in school yet!

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  13. I think it sounds like a fun and genuine anniversary! roses, romance, a nice shared meal (no guilt, ya hear?) ... and your usual openness to concern and caring for those less fortunate. How wonderful that you don't close your eyes, C-Woman, to that! Double BB and I were just talking last night about maybe putting up one of those storage container homes in our yard, cuz it's oversized, and helping a homeless family that way. We feel so ... frustrated ... cuz financiallly we can't do shite, but we WANT to do SOMETHING.

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