The Final Teenth

19) I am grateful to be of service to Dear Friend Tammy and her husband, Mr. Rick. I go again today to spend the day with her and help her to be comfortable. I am thankful I have time to to do this. I am thankful for our friendship over the two decades or so I have know them. I am thankful for the trust this put in me to keep her safe and comfortable while Mr. Rick goes to the office for his job. I am grateful for the medical advances that they are utilizing and the additional time they have bought her. I am thankful that my capacity for compassion has increased in proportion to my need. Almost two years ago, I didn't think I had patience to do this, at least for this long. But when you care for someone, you find the ability and the motivation. I am thankful for all I am learning about myself through this experience. I am thankful I am on the giving end of this service, rather than in Tammy's place. Does that make me rude, to write that out loud? I hope not, but I a certainly am grateful for that.