I ended up sleeping across the end of the bed last night, as D and S meandered around the bed from side to side. They went home about 8:30 this morning and I went to pick up E and G. We met again at T and J's for our monthly brunch and it was wonderful to watch all the kids play together. The food was awesome too!
When we left, the girls and I went to the dollar store to spend the loot uncle T donated. They bought junk and were happy about it. Then Sally, a little snuggly puppy who has been E's bedtime pal forever, needed two paw transplants, which Gramma managed with some flannel scraps. Poor Sally has seen better days, but is still treasured. In snuggly years, she is probably as old as I am. I feel just as treasured as I know Sally is.
After I dropped the girls back home, I picked up soft old M and went to see the Rev's new house, which is a mansion, just like she said. I hope it will be a happy home for all of them!
After I got back home I started to feel really anxious. My gut was in a knot, worrying about things I have no control over. I finished making some applesauce, and put some laundry away, while I tried to sort my head out. I never figured it all out, but I did get back to the place where I know I will be alright. For today, that and the fact that I didn't eat to solve it, will do.
Staying present, elly
Peter, I think I will just stay boring old elly, but thanks for the suggestion.
To all of my family who also happen to be my best friends, I will call when I can.
"We must let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the one that is waiting for us." Joseph Campbell
Staying present! That's an accomplishment all by itself. Good for you!
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