It is O.K.

The other day as I was doing some routine cleaning of the house, I noticed a common occurrance of greasy spots on the floor in the kitchen, breakfast area and the den.  A closer inspection confirmed my suspicion that Lee was the culprit.  The greasy spots were apparent in his areas only.  For example:  around his favorite recliner in the den, around his chair at the breakfast table, some areas of the kitchen and at the entry.

I mentioned this to him and he found the grease on the bottom of his tennis shoes.  He said that he had been working on a piece of equipment in his shop and had probably dropped some of the grease on the floor, stepped in it and tracked it through the house. 

Of course, my first reaction was "how will I remove this grease?", and "I wish Lee would be more careful".  Like I said, this was my initial reaction from which I quickly recovered.  The epiphany that I immediately experienced was profound!  I was suddenly very glad that Lee had left those greasy spots all over those speific areas of the house.....in fact, I loved that it had happened!  All those little spots were reminders that Lee can now work in his little shop behind the house.  They were reminders that he is stronger, that he has not had to have oxygen in almost two years, and that he now has a quality of life that he enjoys.  Those spots of grease were a reminder that God had answered the prayers that I had so fervently lifted up during those long months of his illness and recovery.  The prayer that I would again be able to see him go in and out of the house with no dependency on oxygen, and that he would once again be able to work and enjoy his life.

I looked at Lee as he apologized for the mess.  I hugged him and told him "Thank- you".  His look was quizzical as I smiled, and answered, "It will be a joy to get on my knees to clean this grease!  I will use the time wisely and give thanks along the way.  It is O. K!"

More Later.....................................Brenda