On Wednesday March 24, 2021, my fifty-three week, five-day wait to hug my husband ended. The look on Peter’s face told me all I needed to know. Carolynn, here for a week’s visit, went with me. She’d been waiting for a hug from her Poppy for the same 376 days because she was with me last year, the day before the everything closed down due to Covid restrictions.
A lot has changed in Peter’s year. I won’t delve into all that in this post. The fact that visitors could come into the home and into residents’ rooms was reason to cheer. He’d had another haircut and beard trim, only his second in 12 monthsβhe always looks decades younger once his hair is trimmed up. He was wearing clothes that fit after several months of shopping for him without really knowing what size my formerly “slim fit” husband was.
I took him a thermos of tea and a cookie, a treat I thought. The cookie went down quickly, but he wrinkled his nose at the tea. I made it the way he’s always liked it, strong and dark, splash of milk, no sugar. He didn’t drink it.
For the time being, visitors are allowed 30 minutes. Not long enough for us, but long enough for Peter. After about 15 minutes he curled up on his bed and went to sleep!
Judith, so glad that you had a visit and marvelous hug of delight and recognition.
Love reading your post each time. Anne Campbell around the corner on Preston
Thanks, Anne. I appreciate your comments so much. You have so much experience with this.
Absolutely priceless!
Should’ve taken a picture of him curled up! <3
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So glad finally got in … so sad to have to wait that long. β€οΈβ€οΈ
At least there was FaceTime to fill the gaps a bit.
Wonderful picture after so long!! Peter looks good – love his short haircut!! Very dashing!!
Thanks. He looks so much better with the trim. I’ll tell him you said he’s dashing!
As always, thank you for this glimpse into you life with (& w/out) Peter. A reminder of how much minutes matter and a roadmap of lives well lived.
Thank you, Amy C <3 Minutes certainly do matter.
β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ…and yet, somehow, so much to be grateful for…β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ
Yes, that smile! <3
Great news, Judy, so glad for all of you. ππππ Carolyn
Thanks, Carolyn. <3
Iβm so glad your time has come, Judy. Every tiny touch is to be treasured – hugs really are the pot of gold though. My love to you both. xx
Thanks for your thoughts, Jean. <3