Paradoxitis: def. Being very happy and very sad at the same time.
A tentative mutual decision was made the other day about how best to manage Husband’s Parkinson’s disease. When Son was little, we all used to sing a variation of the song The two of us. We would press our three noses together and sing, “The three of us, we’ll always be together just the three of us, walking along, singing a song, lalala” at the top of our lungs. Now, for the three of us, this is no longer a physical possiblility as the room Husband is in at the nursing lodge has become available permanently.
When I got home from visiting him yesterday I was overwhelmed by an attack of paradoxitis so I went to get my camera and sat outside for awhile. I was in a bit of a daze and the camera fell off my lap and took a picture all by itself – of the way things are. The world has tilted.
jmgoyder 
Check out “Tilting at Windmills” and Don Quixoti for the analogy. M.L.
What?
I don’t know what I could say to comfort you, only that I’m thinking of your family. Hope you feel happiness more powerfully than sadness.
I do – sort of.
Praying. (((O))) !
~ Lynda
Thanks
Nothing will comfort you at the moment; we have to let you work through it. I am so sad for you. You are all in my prayers.
Thanks, laughing housewife!
Funny how bloggers connect. Just the other day I was simply down in the dumps and posted about the footprints in the sand / snow idea. If at possible, know that I am trying to be there in spirit and walk beside you too.
I thought you were in Harvey, Western Australia (just a footprint away from where we live) until I checked out your blog – great stuff and good to meet you!
Great photo-analogy!! Describes your emotional state very well!
Love to all of you Jules. Missing you and will see you on the weekend where very big hugs are in order.
We miss you too babycheeks!
Anguished days, Julie 😦
Getting better.