Looking back, my knitting journey began in 2010. A lot was going on in my life, internally. Things I could not openly talk about, thus knitting. Every stitch, a knit or a purl, every pattern completed was equivalent to a part of my overall healing process. It took years and lots of patterns to follow…
Death is a Graduation
Dad has finally graduated. He graduated with honors and flying colors! Letting go was not easy for dad. He kept worrying about all of us and needed to be assured we’d be ok without him. The love he has abundantly and endlessly given us and those who served him are truly blessed and grateful. His…
Happy Birthday to ME
I turned 60 today. People ask, how are you spending your day today? No big celebration for me. My day started off with a quiet moment of thanks and gratitude. Then off to see my father. My visit to him is all it takes to make my day. How did I spend my day today?…
Valentine’s Day
It came and left.Just like any other day. Did my usual errands.Stopped by to visit dad. Ash Wednesday too, I went to church.Drove my daughter to her event. Traffic wasn’t too bad,Considering it was Valentine’s Day. The drive home got me thinking.I remain blessed and grateful. Having navigated and arriving at 60 soon.Alone but not…
Missing Pieces
Life is like a puzzle. It takes time to complete the picture. When you’re admiring the complete picture, something falls off. Or someone mistakenly messes up all the pieces. Then you begin again. Patiently sorting out each piece, looking for a fit. You keep all the pieces in a box so nothing is lost. Unless,…
PHEW!!!
Finally! She’s out of the hands of her abuser. Verbal abuse and emotional blackmail. It’s all the same, abuse is abuse. She’s my godchild, 31 years old. Slow developmental learning which makes her special. This has been going on for quite some time. Breaking free was a stressful thought for her. Endless calls and difficult…
I’ll cross that bridge when I get there…
LOST PARKING TICKET
I’ve never lost a parking ticket until today. One minute it was in my bag. And then it disappeared. Like a magician that can make things disappear! Except that I am not a magician. And then I am suddenly thrown off guard. I search my vehicle. I trace back my steps into the place where…
I Am Here
I was watching America’s Got Talent and chanced upon the 82nd Airborne Division All American Chorus singing “I Am Here.” https://www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/82nd-airborne-division-all-american-chorus-i-am-here-pink-agt-2023 I got emotional. I am here, I am hereI've already seen the bottom, so there's nothing to fearI know that I'll be ready when the devil is nearI am here, I am here Yes,…
Believe in Yourself
If there is one thing I have learned today, it’s believing in myself. Single mom with 2 grown children. I have siblings and a few friends, however this is not the point. Recently I embarked on a solo journey. Every day was a moment filled with peace and gratitude. If it truth be told, it…
Weeding Out
I enjoy puttering around and spring cleaning to clear the flow of energy around me. It helps with maintaining silence inside of me. I value connections. However, there are limits to how much I can digest. If I over compromise, then I end up with discomfort inside of me. Like minds is an essential for…
Thoughts on Turning 60
In less than a year I’ll be turning 60. Where I live, turning 60 entitles one to many perks. Most enjoyable are the freebies and discounts on dining and purchases. Free movies in the cinema, although I still prefer Netflix and online streaming. Flash that senior ID and one gets to cut longs lines. Flip…
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