Come on Superman, let the good times roll...

We are 1/2 way through the week and it's been busy.  We can easily roll right down toward the weekend, right?  Yes, we can.

Monday we had business to do, one thing was picking up our marriage license in Lawrenceville.  I honestly don't think I have ever been to downtown Lawrenceville before.  I couldn't believe it but I think it's true.  Nothing about it looked familiar.  But after a little searching, I found the courthouse.  First of all, it was a good drive and Bob was very talkative and funny.  I kept talking about what we were doing, so he would remember and he did.  As we walked up to the court house, he stopped me and said, "I don't think they will let me in."  I was puzzled, "Why, not?"  I have a weapon.  I thought, I knew he didn't have any kind of weapon so I was puzzled.  "No, you don't, sweetie," I said.  "No, I have a ..." and he pulled a pocketknife out of his pocket.  I took it and put it in the bushes near the sidewalk with hopes we'd find it when we were finished with our task at hand.  I was so pleased with that small episode.  Little things like that make my day.  He knew where we were, he somehow deciphered the sign about weapons, and he knew what he had to do.  Three super big ones!!

During the process of applying for the marriage license, he was joking and teasing me and he actually invited the clerk to come to the wedding.  He kept asking me if we were married yet (with a sneaky smile) and I'd say sure.  And as we walked out of the building, license in hand, I found the pocketknife in the bushes which was a nice plus and he thought I was the most wonderful woman in the world!  Smart and everything!  I aim to please.

Yesterday, busy morning at the VA hospital for both occupational and speech therapy.  He did very well and he felt good about his visits.  Both therapists gave him homework which I was very glad to see.  This gives him something to do when he's bored.  On the days of therapy, Bob pretty much sleeps all afternoon because it wears him out.  I get caught up.  As I was folding laundry, I thought about getting Bob a present.  I think I will look for a Superman's cape at a costume store and save it for an anniversary of some kind.  Maybe a couple of months of therapy or just a day of accomplishments.  So, next time I'm out by myself I'll find one.  Made a promise to myself.

Today was a good day.  Bob did a lot of little things that were remarkable to me but they wouldn't be to anyone else.  Just normal everyday things, like remembering to take his medication without being told, finding the kitchen and putting his cereal bowl in the sink without help, that I noticed.  I saw these good and positive differences.  He is leaping tall buildings with a single bound (only people of our generation would know that).

Tonight, as I type, it's with thankfulness for a good 1/2 week so far.  I do believe God is giving us small blessings a little at a time.  I say, "Roll on!" 

From the home of Hope & Courage,
Jody (I mean, Lois)