We had a good finish to a somewhat rocky day.

Just before 6:00, Kate came into the family room where I was listening to music and making some notes for my blog. She was ready to eat. She was Back to normal. When I asked about her leg, she said that it still hurt but that it wasn’t bad. We were off to dinner.

In the car I turned on some music that I know she enjoys. We didn’t have far to go, but she really appreciated the music. She was in good spirits throughout the meal. As we came home, I played more music. When we arrived, she looked at me as if to say, “What now?” as she often does. I told her we could relax in the family room and I would play some music. She liked the idea, so we did.

We spent almost an hour and a half there. She and I both were enjoying the music. She began to reflect on her mother and said how happy she was that we had been able to keep her in our home the last 5 years of her life. That led to other things about her family, our marriage, and children. This occurs regularly, and I am happy to support the conversation. We are both very grateful for our parents, our children, and our lives together. We often reflect on the many things we have been able to do over the past 55 years. About 20 minutes before we went to the bedroom to get ready for the night, I played a few pieces of music that she likes a lot. She was moved by the music in a way that I have observed a few other times recently. She became very teary as the music played. I was touched as well. Music as been very important to me. I am so glad that she is able to be moved by it as well. What had been a more difficult than usual day for us ended up on a very high note. I am grateful.