June 5, 2008
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checking in
This may be the longest time I've gone without posting -- almost a week. Anyway, I thought I better check in and let you know what is happening with me.
It has been a horrendous week. I've been ill -- and have laryngitis, and though my voice was only a whisper for a couple days, I can now be heard at least. Of course, going to bed until I felt better was not an option. Chris and I had to clean out Mother's apartment and find a home for it all. (She was a saver and had an incredible amount stuffed into a two room apartment) As it was we didn't get out when the rent was due on the first, but the director of the Senior Village where Mom lived, was very nice about it.
So in the last week, we've thrown away a mountain of junk, amiably divided up what we could use (or wanted) between three siblings, gave the rest away -- and all that was after a stressful week when Mom died and we had to arrange her funeral. No wonder Chris and I both got sick. She is nearly well now, but very tired. I am still sick -- and tired, but forging into the necessary paperwork involved in a death. There are times in life when you just have to do what has to be done -- no matter what -- and this has been one of those times.
Our garden festival is this Saturday. I am supposed to work a three hour shift at the plant table and another three hour shift in the tea room. Unless I make a remarkable recovery tomorrow, I don't know how I'll manage it. At least the garden festival could get along without me, though I would hate to burden my friends by not showing up for my shifts.
I have lots of daylilies blooming -- some of them for the first time -- but have had no time to take any pictures to post. We are having very high winds today with gust of 45 to 55 mph. There is a good chance of severe weather tonight, so I hope I don't lose too many daylily buds to a storm. I wouldn't complain if we got a little rain though. We've had brutally hot weather the last few days with no moisture, so we really need it.
All this will pass, though -- and life will be good again. It has just been a rough patch. We all have'em.
Oh, I do have good news to report. Rosie Joy has not had an accident on the rug for over a week. She is getting very good at letting us know when she wants to go out -- and during a very chaotic time in our household. Good puppy!
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Good to hear from you! Sending good vibes that way! I've been having those relentless winds as well, lost half of the Hackberry tree sometime last night and spent this evening cleaning it up!
Good for you and your sister sharing in such a huge collection of things that need to be done, at a time when emotions are easier to feel than activities are to do. Your flowers will miss your love, so I hope you feel physically well again soon. Best regards, Erika
I've been thinking about you and your sister -- I know this has been a very rough time. I hope you will feel better very soon.
I am so sorry for your bad week Alice..both you and Christine** I hope you both feel much better soon..all of the work, stress and 'feelings'...makes things much worse* hugs* and you are so right..."All this will pass, though -- and life will be good again." I have you both in my thoughts..may the rain fill your gardens with much needed water...and things will be beautiful as always...be careful * sounds VERY windy*...You have done so much..* I hope it all goes quickly and you can both get some much needed rest...both physically and emotionally..* lots of love to you both* so glad you have each other**that is quite a bit of work you are doing* Lee
I am so glad you moved forward...and I know about savers...I am one...nicely called "packrats"....which should be noted that traveling light is best for all concerned...
It is a process to travel through when a person passes over...most times unpleasant and sometimes emotionally challenging...yet those little moments, those lovely, happy times of profound connection...remembering the good times, laughter at some little trinket, following the thread of life....and reminding yourself that you are souls bound together....and nothing but a veil exists between you now..
Many times those who are left behind grieve for the physical person who has gone, yet simply by closing your eyes that person exists for you in your mind's eye, alive, vivacious, happy, and still loving you. That is the vision I leave for you...with love.
Enjoy your puppy. Animals are a great comfort whwn you are down. I'm glad your biggest job is done.
Much of our physical problems come when life has thrown us for a loop! I know that you have your faith to sustain you, but, God may also be forcing you to take a much-needed rest. Remember those friends who say, "If there's anything I can do...." Well, taking your shift may be that thing and they would be happy to be able to do that...just think about it. :yes:
You are making me think of the amount of 'stuff' I have. Perhaps I should get serious about weeding out now. Get Well Alice.
i sure hope you feel better soon!
hope u can enjoy the daylilies and puppy soon!
:so-sad::yawn::oh-well: I am so sorry Alice that you have fallen ill at such a tough time in your life. I know about not feeling good and having to forge on ahead...it doesn't make it any easier when you get sick. I know from my father's funeral that there was so much to do with paperwork afterward that myself and my siblngs were shocked how much we had to to. I am so sorry and would send you homemade chicken noodle soup if I could. :wave:
I know that being sick on top of everything else this is a very hard time for you. Keep your chin up and I am thinking of you.
I hope you feel more well soon. Glad to hear the puppy is learning! Dog troubles can be surprisingly stressful. When I got my dog, he kept me up half the night for a month or so lol...
The last time I checked in your Rosie Joy was not feeling well. I am glad to hear that she is feeling better. Now, it's time for you to begin feeling better too. I hope you will begin to regain your strength and that will find peace during this very difficult time. I know somewhat of how you feel having lost my mom nearly 8 years ago. Memories of her will soon become comfort to your saddness. I think of you everyday.
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