Today is my husband’s 79^th birthday. Sometimes I forget that just being able to wake up next to this amazing man is reason to be eternally grateful. Yes, we have some complications thanks to his diagnosis of PD but then he also has to put up with my complaints about arthritic joints and sleepless nights. We all have things that challenge us but it shouldn’t keep me from celebrating the joy of sharing my life with him.

I think of the things we still do together and our thoughts for the future and it brings a smile to my face. There are still trips to be taken, children and grandchildren to enjoy. We have so much good in our lives that sometimes gets lost in the everyday routines.

The sun is shining and I have an opportunity to share this glorious day with my loving partner. I am not going to waste one moment worrying about his PD diagnosis or where we will be a year from now, I am going to live this day to the fullest and be grateful for whatever it brings.