Good morning, all and may this week be a beautiful one!
Bambu & I spent the weekend together. Joe was up in New York with his folks. Saturday was very rainy and windy (& I watched my Georgia Bulldgos fall to Missou). Sunday the rain left, but the wind still howled. Bambu is still crying most of the night and he won't sleep with me. Neither of us got much sleep. Last night was better. 'Wog, I was thinking about what Froggy said about seeing one of your babies. I agree. Last night, while I lay awake listening to Bambu in the other room, I could have sworn I saw Puffin jump on the bed.
Surfie, you quoted one of my favorite John Lennon lyrics: life is what happens when you're busy making other plans. It's just so true.
My goal for this week is to try and not wallow in depression. I was talking to my Dad last night, who told me I wasn't depressed, I was just sad. He said how could I not be, when the country is being run into the ground and the world is following. I told him I was trying to have some hope for the future, even if just in my own little life, but I couldn't seem to latch onto anything positive. Sigh.
Onwards and upwards, right? After all, this is part of G-d's plan and as long as we know he holds us in His arms, we'll be fine.
Hello, Eva, Your Dad is right. You are not depressed; you are sad. We still miss all of our babies. But they didn't go very far away. They are forever close by. The days and nights will get better. Bambu needs you now. He is grieving too, and he doesn't know what to do.
Froggy is in bed, resting that leg. I try to help. I try to cook. Cooking still needs some work. I'm on my way to store to get some potatoes and salad things. Will be back later today.
Truth is, Eva, you've been through major life-altering events. Cross-country move and loss of a family member. Even though the move is something you wanted, there is still a period of grief because of the huge change. Add that to the grief of a family loss. Not to mention the angst about what's going on in our country. Sheesh! Grieve, dear friend. Don't stuff it. Grief is a good and healthy thing. Have yourself a good cry or three. We all know you won't let it own you. You will pass through the valley of the shadow of death. Hang in there, sister!
Prayer request for my dear friend Karen. She's been brain tumor free and cancer free for a year. Over the weekend, she had a big seizure. Is in the hospital, had an MRI today. Her team of docs are checking her and the MRI out. They think it might be a delayed reaction from brain radiation, which I'm told is quite common. Waiting to hear from Brad. She has come back from everything like gangbusters. This is a shock.
Deer Surfie, So sorry to hear about Karen's setback. It must be such a worry for her family. Let us know how she is doing. Prayers, and more prayers, are being sent right away.
Good morning, all and may this week be a beautiful one!
ReplyDeleteBambu & I spent the weekend together. Joe was up in New York with his folks. Saturday was very rainy and windy (& I watched my Georgia Bulldgos fall to Missou). Sunday the rain left, but the wind still howled. Bambu is still crying most of the night and he won't sleep with me. Neither of us got much sleep. Last night was better. 'Wog, I was thinking about what Froggy said about seeing one of your babies. I agree. Last night, while I lay awake listening to Bambu in the other room, I could have sworn I saw Puffin jump on the bed.
Surfie, you quoted one of my favorite John Lennon lyrics: life is what happens when you're busy making other plans. It's just so true.
My goal for this week is to try and not wallow in depression. I was talking to my Dad last night, who told me I wasn't depressed, I was just sad. He said how could I not be, when the country is being run into the ground and the world is following. I told him I was trying to have some hope for the future, even if just in my own little life, but I couldn't seem to latch onto anything positive. Sigh.
Onwards and upwards, right? After all, this is part of G-d's plan and as long as we know he holds us in His arms, we'll be fine.
Hello, Eva,
ReplyDeleteYour Dad is right. You are not depressed; you are sad. We still miss all of our babies. But they didn't go very far away. They are forever close by. The days and nights will get better. Bambu needs you now. He is grieving too, and he doesn't know what to do.
Froggy is in bed, resting that leg. I try to help. I try to cook. Cooking still needs some work. I'm on my way to store to get some potatoes and salad things. Will be back later today.
Truth is, Eva, you've been through major life-altering events. Cross-country move and loss of a family member. Even though the move is something you wanted, there is still a period of grief because of the huge change. Add that to the grief of a family loss. Not to mention the angst about what's going on in our country. Sheesh! Grieve, dear friend. Don't stuff it. Grief is a good and healthy thing. Have yourself a good cry or three. We all know you won't let it own you. You will pass through the valley of the shadow of death. Hang in there, sister!
ReplyDeletePrayer request for my dear friend Karen. She's been brain tumor free and cancer free for a year. Over the weekend, she had a big seizure. Is in the hospital, had an MRI today. Her team of docs are checking her and the MRI out. They think it might be a delayed reaction from brain radiation, which I'm told is quite common. Waiting to hear from Brad. She has come back from everything like gangbusters. This is a shock.
Love you, Pond Family!
Deer Surfie,
DeleteSo sorry to hear about Karen's setback. It must be such a worry for her family. Let us know how she is doing. Prayers, and more prayers, are being sent right away.