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!
Use these words in your entry: play, madness, time, mind, pray, slice, dice, and March.
I love the sound of the word March. It reminds me of armies, striding out, their big boots crunching on gravel. March is the first day of Autumn here in Australia. That doesn’t mean that summer will suddenly turn off the heat, but the days are shorter. The plants somehow know the season has changed and begin to breathe a sigh of relief. March reminds me of Mad Hatters and madness. Madness reminds me of a time when mental illness was referred to as madness. We have a lot of ‘madness’ in our family. I often pray for a miracle but I think instead I should pray for understanding but it’s a big ask. One needs to always be aware of sudden changes in mood and to remain calm whilst being berated. Sometimes I take on different roles. Usually I’m just mum, but at other times I play the wise counsellor or just a friend but which ever the way you might choose slice and dice it, the problem never goes away.
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