When two people love each other, they compromise. So when I asked Mike last week if he would like to go to the pool with me, he hesitated for only a moment before saying, “Yes, I’d like to go.”
Bless him!
I knew he was going to the pool simply to be with me. This wouldn’t be much fun for him, but I love being in the water. My activities have become limited compared to what they used to be and we’ve had to adjust our shared activities.
But we haven’t had to adjust our love.
That’s when I wanted to do something that would make him happy.
“I know,” I said. “Let’s go swimming at Whiskeytown Lake today.”
“Really?” he asked, a glint in his eye.
I haven’t had the desire to swim in a lake for two years. While it is one of my absolute favorite things in the world to do, my chemo-induced neuropathy makes my feet hurt when they get cold. And Whiskeytown Lake is cold! But it’s also clear. And its bottom sparkles with golden flakes. And I knew we would have more fun.
So, excited by the prospect of doing something we are both passionate about, we went.
Cool, Clear, Water
And look what happened!
It was one of my favorite days this summer.
Plus the fact that Mike was doing something for me and I was doing something for him.
Oh, yeah, did I mention this was one of my favorite days this summer!
Fantastic, great photo you look well.I love your pretty short hairdo.
Thanks, Barbara. It’s almost as long as yours now!
Gayle, I absolutely love you and your spirit! G-d Bless you my dear friend!! Xoxo
Wanda, you and I seem to be connected in our journeys. I keep you in my prayers continually!
So lovely to see your beautiful smile in what looks to be a gorgeous place on the sweetest of days. LOVE and HUGE HUG X
Yes, Katharin, it is beautiful here. Hopefully you and Glen make it to our side of the world one of these days and I’ll take you on a tour!
You are an inspiration. I laugh, cry, and love with you! What an amazing soul.
Says the girl with the TWINKLE in her eye! You are the amazing one!
You are soooooo beautiful in that clear, golden flaked lake!!!!! I’m so happy that you both had a LOVING, GIVING, HAPPY, FAVORITE day of summer!!!!
All days are favorite, that one just happened to be my favorite favorite! š
This is the lake we got married on! To see your post ,on our anniversary, is a perfect gift !! Thank you
Happy Anniversary! You two separately and together have brought great joy to our world! BTW, how is my darling MacKenzie?
I’m so glad you have Mike and that you have each other. When you are going through hard times, having someone that loves and helps you is so important.
How right you are! I have leaned on him for strength and support, not to mention cooking pasta for me. I am so grateful!
What a fabulous compromise! What a beautiful picture ! Ahh refreshing, clear water …. Liquid love…:-). Grannie jojo here, missing you ..
You mean that tanned San Diego Jojo? You know a bit about Liquid love, too–heh?
Gorgeous picture and beautiful picture of you. Thanks for sharing. You and Mike are so special.
Thanks, Peggie. How many times have we hiked at that lake!
Beautiful beautiful beautiful. I love this. I miss you something mad cap and love this image and story to hold in my visions of you. I finished the crystal painting and have it up on a canvas right above my bed. I can see it even when my eyes are closed.
Do you know how much I love you? CAN YOU FEEEEEEEL IT????
scrunches to you and to Mister Mike Sir!
ox
You Little Sweetie!
Scrunches back to you, too. Wait until you come again and meet my crystal singing bowl. It’s over the top.
Looks like you guys had such a nice day! This makes me smile <3
Then I’m having a good day today! š
Gayle,
How is it that even with you in the throes of a horrific disease, Iām envious of you!
What a funny thing to say! But maybe that’s because I’m also in the wonderific thoes of life!
Great that you both enjoyed my favorite lake. And it was fun seeing you at GOA the other day. It’s nice to have another place that I enjoy swimming. And enjoying it with my daughter is a special bonus. I look forward to seeing more of you….I LOVE feeling the love you and Mike have for each other. Thank you for sharing it with all of us!!
Mike is indeed a special guy! And you’re right–I sang with my singing bowl and LOVED it! Thank you for even more blessings from you.
Wonderful picture of you, Gayle! Could be a postcard for Shasta County!
That’s your creative mind expressing–always beautifully!
Thank you, Sandi.
You look mighty happy!
Life doesn’t get any better than life!
What a wonderful feeling it must be for you to have the desire to do a favorite thing again “swiming”. Looks like a great time… so clear is the water!
Hi Lynda,
You’re right. It feels good to desire swimming again! One desire hasn’t left, though, and that’s painting! How was your class in July?
Whiskeytown Lake has now been dubbed, Gold Flake Lake, in my mind. Doesn’t it sound lovely?
Almost as lovely as your paintings!
Hello Gayle and Mike, We haven’t commented lately, but we are keeping up on your blog and what you two are doing. Sending you our love… xoxoxxo
Thanks Diana and Tim. Our activities have definitely changed! Miss the backpacking. Glad to have your love!
What a great idea, Gayle. Whiskeytown Lake really is a treasure, and the perfect therapy for both you and Mike. Love the photo. It’s amazing how clear that lake is, isn’t it? Keep up the beautiful posts. You’re a true inspiration!
Love,
Canda
I love Whiskeytown Lake! It is a gem. It’s as beautiful as the Swiss lakes I love so much.
Gayle, you look awesome, and yes, Whiskeytown Lake is beautiful, Dave and I love it too š
How lovely to hear from you, Debbie. Hope you and Dave are well!