Some medications cost about $100/pill or dose. In know this. I was a caregiver for a bit the last few years. My thyroid meds (which I weaned myself off of) weren’t that expensive, but some eye meds I used for my dad were pricey, like that.
Wintertime, about February, in Minnesota, can be a trial of spirit.
(This year not so much! We have no snow to speak of!)
Usually we have gray skies and deep snow, sub zero temps and few hours of sunlight. Yes, days are getting longer, but we are far from the summer solstice still in June.
I have learned to stare at pictures of turquoise waters and white beaches—you know those calendar photos from the dollar store? It’s therapy.
Since my husband’s death I have taken steps to actually see the sunshine, get some warmth and vitamin D this time of year.
My friend, also my bridesmaid over 30 years ago, the one who literally brought Brian and me together—we have renewed our friendship and decided to meet up in Florida in January.
I snapped up a deal from Sun Country for $97/roundtrip, Minneapolis to Orlando. Expedia offered me a great deal on hotel, too, no more than “my” hotel charges here. This is medication cost, in my opinion.
My friend and I spent two full days soaking up the sun at the hotel. No sightseeing, just relaxed catching up.
Balm to my soul, medicine for my spirit.
Our friendship goes way back. My uncle and aunt, and her parents were all missionaries in Africa. They had a connection which extended to me. When she and I both found ourselves at Wheaton College as freshmen we immediately linked up. We were both in Germany at the same time, too.
She raised six kids, (including triplets!) and I raised five. This was understandably a distraction from our friendship, but we kept in touch.
It is delightful to reconnect.
I am so blessed by our friendship, our time together, and the past couple of respite days.
I feel I can survive February AND March.
God is good.