Grandma has been in the more intensive care ward of the nursing home for a few months now. Today at noon, under gray skies and drizzly 40 degree temperatures covering an inch blanket of snow, we'll move her belongings out of her apartment and donate them to charity. The work should be quick, with a pair of dollies and the help of Jack and Uncle Don.
What use do we serve once we lose our mobility? I suppose it's whatever our senses allow. Technology gives us the ability to watch and hear news of the world around us. Our hands let us write to or otherwise touch those who might need it. With our ears we can be a source of comfort, letting someone release anxious thoughts bottled up. Our mind and tongue can share empathy or stories, or help someone find their way.
Until those days arrive, there's time to prepare, while still enjoying today.
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