I appeared on the scene when Tim was 18 months old. From a very young age I adored my brother and tried to copy everything he did, as you can tell from this ancient picture.
When we moved on the dairy farm, we worked together doing chores and putting up hay. I spent many hours running the swather and Tim would come behind with the chopper or baler. For a short time we were in the youth group together.
Years passed and we went our separate ways. Tim married and moved to Canada. I moved back to Kansas. We seldom saw each other anymore, although we still talked on the phone.
But now! He is here! What fun to have more time together for an extended period and to see the fine young man he has become!
Mom loves having him around! She usually can call him by name, although names do not come easily for her any more. He plays countless games of Dominoes with her, although it isn't one of his favorite things to do. When Ann has tucked Mom in for the evening, Tim gives her a kiss and a goodnight.
Tim sees what needs to be done and does it! Like fixing the doorbell, putting in new light bulbs, repairing the oven door and other such things.
Although he is staying at Mom's place, I still have gotten to see him a fair bit. He went with me to a doctor's appointment in Wichita and helped me shop for shades, offering to put them up for me. He is also a handy mechanic and is doing some repairs on my car.
He has helped me "slow down" and make time for what is really important. On Saturday we went out for breakfast, which we both love doing! As soon as the food was finished off I said, "Shall we go?" He replied, "Don't rush me. I'm not done with my coffee." So I settled back in my seat and then is when we started talking about things that are really important. It was quite some time later that we left, both feeling satisfied.
Tim is tender-hearted, thoughtful and kind. It's been so good to reconnect in a deeper way. And the laughter has been a balm for my soul!
Thanks for coming, Tim! You're the best!
