thank you (checking in)
thanks for checking in with me with your comments, emails, and by phone...sorry my posts seemed so cryptic. not really my intention but i just felt a need for connection i guess. to take a break from the fabric and the pink and the pretty and just share bits of what is happening in my life...bits of what is also real and true and me.
my grandfather is in the hospital, across the country, and things were a bit confusing and, well, scary for awhile. things seem better now. it is still a bit confusing but not quite as scary.
it brings up a lot for me. being so far away. missing him. missing my grandmother. missing their home where i always felt safe and really alive. missing those parts of my childhood. and the fear that sits there whenever we know someone might die sooner than we thought. the stuff that makes up parts of what is real and true and life.
deep breath.
i am taking my own advice for a change and trying to just stay in this moment. this moment right now. to be here...
jon and i have had quite the adventure over the last couple of days as we thought we might have to postpone a trip to see his parents and spend time with his gram and instead go to see my grandpa. we made the decision to still head to see his parents, but then we missed our flight...because we were late. our own fault. really my fault.
oh the drums of negativity that can keep tempo in your head when something like that happens.
deep breath.
(thanks to the kindness of a woman at the delta counter) we are here, a day late, safe and sound and surrounded by love.
deep breath.
i hope to share some "postcards from colorado" as i take in the beauty of the scenery and family...
thanks for being out there reading my words and sitting beside me.
many blessings,
liz
take a breath
Reader Comments (16)
much love honey. i haven't been commenting but i've been reading, you're in my thoughts. deep big breaths in all of that beauty that is colorado and a change of scenery, can do a heart good. xo
I hope you can take time and enjoy Colorado! The weather is beautiful here right now!!
Thank you for all you do and say, Liz. There are many unseen hands holding yours, even all the way in Colorado. Your thoughtful words always strengthen my ability to live gently with myself.
thinking of you...
xo
I didn't want to pry but you were definitely in my thoughts. I will keep sending good wishes your direction.
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thanks for checking in liz. sending warm thoughts your way :)
much love ... enjoy your time away, thinking of you, xo
sending so much love.....lost my dad recently and I remember the weeks of worry and waiting and phone calls.
Take really good care of yourself and your Papa......
We are always safe in the present moment ... and it's really, really hard when loved ones go through scary times. I'm glad you're somewhere comforting, safe and strong.
So sorry to hear about your grandfather. I know what it feels like to have grandparents that made a huge difference in my life.
sending you much love honey.
hugs
I am wishing you peace and hope during this difficult time in your life!
I wish your Grandpa well, and hope you will be able to stay centred as you are now. Your time away might be a good thing for you right now.
Hey sweetie,
Just catching up and glad to hear that you made it safe & sound. Sorry about your Gramps, hope things are settling down there. Enjoy the love of family and different environs.
xx,
d
i've been away for a bit and just caught up with your writing.
thinking of you
x