I guess three months is long enough to be silent. The other morning as Charley and I were walking, it reminded me of a year ago of the darkness of the sky, the full moon and the promise of the guidance of the light to guide--I continue to sense direction.
After 4 trips to San Diego to help the Weaver Olsons over some difficult times was no match for the joy of being with Natalie and Micah. Yes, it is fun when Ethan is in town too. Of course with the joy is the heartbreak of saying good-by. Naturally they are the brighest and most beautiful children since mine! It continues to be sad for me to come home to a dark, house by myself. This summer as I have come home from a trip, I no longer expected Bob to be here. I just really missed that he was not here. He had a meal ready, a cup of coffee or even meet me at the airport. Now it is finding my way on the Lightrail, walking to Karen and Mikes, getting in the car and driving home. On the last trip as I rounded a bend near home, a tree had fallen over the road and just splintered. So here I am at 9:30 at night, lifting logs off the road so I can pass! A new normal.
Work is busy with its joys and heartbreaks. What touches me the most are the clients that are really lonely and with minimal support systems. Then there are those that I feel drawn to, and have wondered if there is a professional boundary that I am crossing. One friend at work says to enjoy the relationships as it balances the difficult ones that I see. When you walk into a home, she gives you a hug, shares a difficult time and then sends you on your way with 3 different kinds of cookies, now how bad is that?
The Cottage is busy as usual in the fall, but that too is enjoyable. Meeting those that leave saying they are renewed! The beauty of the 4 seasons is always inspiring as you see the golds, yellows, reds and the greens as they fade.
This summer has found me visiting with some Bethel friends who have come down and colleagues of Bob's. Yes, the memories and the joy of friends that care.
Dick still comes every Monday and mows ALL of the lawns. What a servant. I had a energy audit on the house and that was an encouragement--better than I thought. There are some things that need done and I think that I can do most of them--I THINK!!
So for now, it is time to get some rest and say, GO TWINS AND GO VIKINGS!
shalom,
ann
Thursday, October 8, 2009
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