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!
Let this poem inspire your entry today:
“Be gentle, Long Night
I don’t belong here.
Thrown to the wolves,
I shifted nocturnal.
Arced up,
surrendered to
the glowing drum
of the full moon,
hear my cry.”
― L.M. Browning,
This poem is deep with innuendo and hidden meanings.
To me it speaks of hurt and betrayal.
We’ve probably all been in that dark place, when the ones we love, and thought loved us, betrayed our love. What we did in those times is different for all of us but eventually we dragged ourselves up out of the darkness. Or maybe we are changed forever and harden our hearts so we can never get hurt again.
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