Grateful, Thankful, and Healing!
This Journey through the Wilderness of Grief and Beyond to New Life
Today I am grateful for spoiling myself! Yes, I spoiled myself today… Did something badass! For me! My last sewing machine was purchased in 1986. Yes, it still works, but it doesn’t do everything I want to do… So I took the plunge today. I bought a new machine. A Cadillac of machines. Not only…
Grateful for family Today I woke up late at 9:15am. Although it was daylight, I woke up to darkness in my head. Familiar grief raised its head, said hello, then the phone dinged… Sarah texted, “Do you think you are coming over today?” She had no idea that I woke up to darkness — wanted…
Today I am grateful for: Having a job during these times of COVID, even though at times I would like to call my flying monkeys… … a light that turned on spontaneously last evening giving me a chance to say “Hello” Followed by my silly friend who sent the message screenshot (above) that made me…
I am still questioning everything as I always do… Perhaps last night was preparing me for Today When I found a not-so-nice message from more than a year ago, felt a response was necessary, and then a blocking party on social… or how exceedingly tired I am feeling from allowing negativity to overtake me from…
Today I am grateful for: The little orange finch that came to the feeder yesterday I was freaking out a bit because orange is Larry’s favorite color so I was taking to the little one. The bird seemed unafraid. I said “Look at me baby” and this happened: He stared at me long enough for…
Mother’s Day was a day of sweet moments memories cutting, ironing, and sewing for the now larger-than-life mask making machine, and being alone physically (most of the day) due to f*cking Rona (yes, I swore). I talked with a dear childhood friend early in the morning and later in the day. My son called first…
Childhood Easters bring back the best memories: Spring Easter finery worn to church regardless of how cold it was. Easter baskets hidden, found, overflowing with colored eggs and sweets. Especially memorable was the year that mom made Buckeye Ball eggs and we strategically arranged them behind the traditional bunny cake. (I only say we so…
