I didn't meet Lois until January of 2007. Karen had found a box of tapes that Lois had dictated after her retirement from Clermont Senior Services. According to the tapes, Lois's health was causing her problems and she had trouble sleeping. It is hard to find something constructive to do in the middle of the night when ou are alone, not feeling well, and can't sleeep night after night.
But, guess what?? Lois thought up something! Lois had an interesting life and she knew it. So she used her night time to record parts of her life. There seemed to be no plan, she just talked about her life as various subjects came to her mind. This was not an easy task, for her to revise, revise, change and mold her book, called "Sleepless Nights -Ramblings". But she did it! Her mind was SHARP, her editing skills were superior. At the age of 91, she worked hard on her project. She worked hard, just as she had done all her life.
The thing that I learned was tht there is something constructive we can all do even if we are bed-fast, but attitude must come from somewhere deep within.
I guess the thing that I take way from my time with Lois is the attitude "When life gives you lemons - make lemonade". Be content with what you have to work with, don't complain, keep working.
Lois was a " work horse" with a good attitude and a good sharp brain.
Written by Angie Arnold - Sept. 8th, 2009 for "Lois Lessons" a way for friends and family to share their special memories of lessons learned from Lois Brown Dale.
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