Anxiety is what we experience when the worries are so numerous and intense that we can no longer think clearly. Our minds become fixated on worst- case scenarios and overwhelmed by feelings of fear and helplessness, even when real danger has passed. We have difficulty making decisions or interacting with our loved ones calmly. Our bodies, too, may suffer symptoms, such as palpitations, tremors and tense muscles. Anxious caregivers, for all their good intentions, are often hobbled by their fears. But fear can be reduced to normal, manageable worries if we are willing to approach our anxiety as a treatable condition. [Barry J. Jacobs on AARP.org] 18
One big task and one medium task remained for me to be a proper wedding participant. The larger task involved compiling and winnowing Linda and my choices of whom to invite to the wedding.
Stacey and Adam prepared their list, and Adam’s parents prepared theirs. The final list was larger than expected. But, you only live once; and this was a monumental event for us. So,
The easier task was to choose the menus for the cocktail hour and the dinner. There were really a lot of choices for us. Yet, picking the food and drink selections turned out to be quite easy. We were all in such agreement. Yea.
Another activity that I had to undertake, a few weeks before the wedding date, was to go for a fitting of the tuxedo and accessories that Adam had designated. Normally, the fitting for a tuxedo rental is no big deal. In and out, get a tux in your regular size.