A little bit of everything
posted: Aug 3, 03:40 PM
It’s the Sunday of a long weekend and another rainy day in a seemingly endless run of rainy days. I don’t like day after day of rain, especially during the summer. I don’t suppose anyone does.
There are slugs in my plants. Even the ones in pots on the deck! My mallow is bowed over, as are my phlox. The garden is a lush green, but no longer a vibrant abundance of color and blooms.
This hasn’t been a good week. My mother’s fall, and the on-going reaction of my sister who lives in her community, has made it emotionally challenging.
I’m still so tired after the past school year that I don’t have the resilience to put Virgo’s behavior into some kind of perspective. I do know my Mother is definitely better off in the hospital, all her needs are being met, but hospitals are not your own home.
I was reading Post Secret.com this morning, the site is updated every Sunday, and one of the posts caught my eye. The post card says “ If you really want her to stick around don’t ever let her feel unimportant.” It’s too bad people have to learn this seemingly obvious insight the hard way.
I leave for Cape Breton soon and I know this break will be healing. The Princess has her heart set on hiking the Skyline Trail, although she’s hiked this trail several times in the past, this is the first time she’s initiated the adventure.
I plan on spending lots of time in the woods and at the beach. I can’t think of anything more therapeutic than watching the sunset over the ocean, sighting eagles and seals while at the beach or moose and bear when hiking. Nature has the ability to spiritually and emotionally ground me. I am in need of this peace at the moment.
Gemini