Sixes symbolize the union of opposites, finding equilibrium; harmony in the face of constant change; the calm after the storm.  It can represent life returning to a normal, rhythmic pattern after a period of disorder and struggle.  Coins are associated with the material world, acquisitions of wealth and possessions, our connection to Earth and Nature, sensation, matters pertaining to the physical plane and the element of earth. Coins can also be connected with practicality, groundedness and being realistic.  This card is about giving and receiving, being willing to share yourself with others and allowing yourself to receive help from others in return.  

This might be a little beyond my at this point.  I think it's a reminder or suggestion that we need to ask for some help in dealing with Smitty.  The challenge is that John would have a shit fit if I interfered.  And quite honestly I'm not sure Jimmy and Chris would help out even if we did ask.  I don't get those two.  I know John can be difficult sometimes; he's a real hard ass and doesn't forgive or forget.  But that's who and what he is.  And quite honestly, as cranky or annoying as John and Smitty can be, they were very good to those two asses when they were growing up.  I know they have their own lives in Queens and they're both very involved with their in-laws, but they could still help out once in a while.  It really infuriates me that they don't call or stop by once in a while.  I really believe that they avoid John because they can't be "alpha dog" around John.  So I guess they prefer to be top dog in their own families rather than deal with John.  I don't totally blame them but they don't help much.

John had to take Smitty to the doctor today.  On the bright side she's relatively healthy.  She still has to take Xyzell (for allergies) and Benicar (for blood pressure) but at least he took her off the Lipitor, Singulair and Zyrtec.  She was complaining of pains in her legs and we think it's from the Lipitor.  So the doctor agreed to take her off and we can monitor how she does.  The bottom line is that the fewer medications she takes, the better we hope she'll be.

You know, that might be another aspect of the 6 of Coins - family responsibilities.  As children, our parents sacrifice for us and give us the nurturance and materials things we need to survive (food, shelter and maybe allowance - sometimes much more than that).  So when they are elderly and in need of our care then isn't it our turn to take care of them - give and take.  Even though John's parents didn't raise me, they have helped us out a lot over the years and I do feel that I owe them.  I care about them and wouldn't want them to be alone.  And now that John's father and Smitty's sister are gone - we're almost all she has.  How could I walk away from her?  I may complain about it but I'll always be there for her.