So sorry! Some memories do hurt, as this must, too.
Still, you did have a good time with her just before you left, and that's really something to be happy about.
I am sorry for your loss. What a beautifully vivid image of a beautiful person in your life! Taking a "mind photograph" is something I have done before, too.
I've been banned from ladders too. In 2021 I fell off a ladder 11 steps down, broke both of my feet painting the trim on our house before we sold it. I made the move to Las Vegas with my feet in air casts and crutches.
I would outsource window washing at this point, the list may grow as I age.
Yes, I agree.
I've let go of many things, but only after bugging myself for a few minutes or so. Yes, letting go helps most of the time, within reason.
And I remember that case. That is something I can't wrap my mind around, though. That man must have been a saint.
I, too, am very reluctant to ask for help. My sons, especially the younger one, are always ready to help, but I don't ask them unless they ask me if I need this or that to be taken care of.
I hope your daughter heals and feels a lot better so you won't have to worry so much. I can see how difficult it is to be a parent especially in your case. Hang in there!
Prompt:
If someone said "You've changed" to you, what would you think? Would this mean you’ve stopped living your life their way or just differently?
Someone actually said this to me this morning. We were talking about a family member who has given me years of stress and worry.
“You’ve certainly changed the way you react to her dramas these days,” the person said.
I guess what she meant was I’d stopped buying into it, stopped trying to fix the unfixable and lowered my expectations. All these are for the better. Better for my stress levels and blood pressure. This all goes to prove even a very old dog can learn new habits. Let’s see if they continue.
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