Posted by Carrie on October 26, 2009, 2:27 pm, in reply to "Re: update"
Peg, thank you so much for your thoughts and for sharing the story about your mother and your daughter. The sound of your mother's laughter...The wisdom of your daughter in finding a way to bring memories back to your mother...That's just so beautiful, it makes me want to cry. In fact, I am crying. What wonderful moments for you to cherish, amid the sadness.
I know that Angel and Marina, and maybe others here as well, are dealing with similar things. It helps to hear about the experiences of others. I think it makes us all feel less alone, and it's comforting for our sad moments. Your story is a little ray of light.
Hospice nurses---angels indeed, as are most nurses I've met. I sat for a long time one night with a hospice nurse while I watched my father slip away, and the snowstorm raged outside. She was such a source of wisdom and comfort. I owe many debts to the kindness of nurses.
And what about you, Peg? How are you doing, amid caring for others? Are you taking care of yourself as well? I hope you're finding happy things to enrich your days.
The end of the gardening season, although it is sometimes a little melancholy, brings joyful work. I love the contentment I find in my physical work. The exercise makes me fall into bed at night with a good kind of tiredness. And in the yard, so much beauty all around, changing colors and birds hurrying to find seeds in the prairie garden, and the knowledge that I'm packing away so much wholesome organic food. It's a squirrel impulse. It's the fulfillment of a summer of work and loving care. If harder times come to the neighborhood, and people near me are going hungry, I'll have food to share.
I truly believe that we can find joy in our days and amid our work, if we look around with open hearts.
Thanks again for caring, Peg. Be well and happy.
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