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December 17, 2012

Of Payback and Coast Fishin’

Anonymous Mineral Wells Index The Mineral Wells Index Mon Dec 17, 2012, 08:47 AM CST

By Guinn Sweet

“Break forth into joy, sing together…for the Lord hath comforted his people, he hath redeemed Jerusalem” (Isaiah 52:8, kjv)

Colon fell this morning. He fell after getting out of bed and returning later and becoming disoriented in our very bedroom…he fell because he stumbled when he could not orient himself in a room which we had occupied for three full years…amid furniture we had slept upon and surrounded ourselves for so very many years.

It was very difficult to get him back on his feet, because he seemed to be comfortable from his place and position on the floor, not appearing injured by any means, but giving the appearance of having returned to his place of rest and relaxation. I was finally able, with some help from him, to turn him from his back so that he could get his feet under his body and finally to stand. It wasn’t easy, I had little help from him, but after making sure that he was not actually injured in the fall, he and I, working together, were able to stand him on his feet and get him on the bed–on my side. He was fully dressed!

Is this the beginning of the worst? It could be, and we can handle it. “The best is yet to come.”

I learned something from the experience. I had left him with our grandson and his wife while I went to Wednesday night Bible Study with Coleen. His sitters fed him dinner and he excused himself, according to Michelle, and said he was going to bed. That was the last they saw him up, although they said they “peeked in” on him later and he was sound asleep. I assume he was well-covered and his clothing was not revealed. Or maybe he was in his pajamas and re-dressed later. He doesn’t remember. The lesson I learned? I will not go away to any activity and leave him at home. If he doesn’t feel like going with me, we will both stay…especially in the evenings. This is an easy decision for me because all I have to do is recall the years of my poor to bad health when he was faithfully by my side when I was unable. Or there were times when he arranged to haul me around, bedfast in the back of the car when it was necessary for him to leave.

I remember one time after he and a cousin had caught a 65 lb. catfish and he decided to have a big fish-fry for our church friends. His plan was to take it back out to the lakeside where he had landed it, build a campfire and cook it there with help from his friends. He bundled me up and made me comfy in the back of the car, drove me up close to the hungry crowd around the fire and included me in the festivities without having to get out of the car. Those are the sorts of things he did for me when the only other option was leaving me at home to be attended by others. I can do no less, now that he needs me!

He has had a couple of friends from Weatherford visit him these past few days, and he has insisted that they come down next spring and they go to the coast to fish for a few days. You know what? It may seem ill-considered, on my part, but the doctor advised us at the point of his diagnosis and advice, that we allow him to plan ahead, and then do all those enjoyable things which has previously filled his activities…to the point that he can once again enjoy. When the time comes, if he is still ambulatory, and if his “fishin’ buddies” are willing, I will let him go fishing. Note that I did not use the word “willingly” in relation to my feelings. At this point in his desires, I am sure that he would be happy to make a “fishin’ trip to the coast” his final activity.

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Word from the Sweet Talker
I understand that my most avid followers have been contacting the Index regarding my present whereabouts, my reason for dropping out of literary presence, temporarily, and when I might reappear.

May 20, 2013
Reminiscing on columns
The older I get, the more reminiscent I become … and I think that is the normal process of memory when we pile it up behind us. This is the nineteenth year of my writing a series of weekly columns, articles and travelogues for the Mineral Wells Index. I have observed the changing complex of reporting, beginning with my old original typewriter and continuing through the electric typewriter, the word processor and, now, I have worn out three or four computers. Since the latest one is nearly eight years old, I can see ahead to being forced to advance to a new one, an iPod or even becoming a “texter” on a little bitty hand-held thingy.

February 2, 2013
Longing to Quench a Spiritual Thirst
“Blessed is the (wo)man whose strength is in thee; in whose heart are thy ways, who going through the vale of misery use it for a well … they will go from strength to strength”

January 28, 2013
Sweet Talk: Guinn’s Guns
“A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed,” states the Second Amendment of the Bill of Rights in the United States Constitution. The Supreme Court has ruled that this right is not limited to a connection with an organized state militia.

January 19, 2013
Between ‘prissy clean’ and ‘post-tornado’
“It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house,” Proverbs:21:9, KJV

January 14, 2013
Sweet Talk
When I was a great deal younger, the only things that talked back to you were your children. Nowadays, every toy, stranger, automobile and kitchen utensil has something to convey to anyone who listens and others who would rather have quiet. The world is seething with idle conversation, insults and instructions, be it desired or not. Some of these things I invite into my life; some are intrusive and unwanted. Some are complete surprises, yet are talking to me as if I were an idiot cousin, come for an extended visit.

January 6, 2013
SWEET TALK: What would you title this?
A long time ago, English poet, Thomas Moore wrote, “Oft in the stilly night, ere slumber’s chain has bound me, fond memory brings the light of other days around me.”

December 23, 2012
Of Payback and Coast Fishin’
“Break forth into joy, sing together…for the Lord hath comforted his people, he hath redeemed Jerusalem” (Isaiah 52:8, kjv)
Colon fell this morning.

December 17, 2012
The Lord provides words, strength when needed most
“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed; for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” Joshua 1:9, Holy Bible, KJV.

December 10, 2012
Stan Musial was truly a hit with my father
“But he ‘his musical finesse was such, so good his{eye} ear, so delicate his {swing}touch made poetry a mere mechanic art; and every warbler has his tune by heart.” – William Cowper.

November 26, 2012
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