Armed with an initial list of chores to complete, this unwilling host to Parkinson’s set out to accomplish what seemed to be the impossible. A house purchased ten years ago, intended to be an income investment, has grown to be a financial burden and needs to be prepared for market. Scrubbing, painting, repairing, and replacing fixtures, walls, some ceilings and small appliances is challenging even to the fully functioning. With the help of a friend, headway has been made and what was at one point seemingly impossible has moved to the realm of hopeful. Still challenged by pain and physical resistance, we tackle what we can and allow time for relief before assuming the tackle position again. A hearty celebration of my granddaughter’s first birthday with many family members present filled the heart of this servant of the otherwise mundane tasks that take every ounce of physically resistant energy. Grateful for what has been accomplished and hopeful for what is yet to come, we take each and every moment as it arrives. With time nipping at our heels, we keep our sights focused on thankfulness.
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