Nine years ago today my families lives changed forever. Chris, my son-in-law died unexpectedly. Today we remember all that he is and all that he brought to our family. We hold on to our memories of the time we had with him and the love we share.
I took a rest day today. I am still in my pajamas and I took a long nap this afternoon. It was a crash and burn day for me today.
Around noon the FedEx brought a package to the door. It was addressed to me and when I opened it I found a dozen long stemmed roses. The card seemed to be written to Kathy but the box had my name on it. I took a picture of the roses and put it on Facebook and found out a dear friend from NY had sent them. The roses will be a beautiful reminder of our friendship and the time we spent together earlier this year when we got to meet face-to-face for the first time. Thank you Mary Ellen! We love you!
My blood pressure has been better today although it is not yet as low as I would like it to be. I doubled up on some of my medication and I will continue to take more than prescribed as the PA recommended yesterday until I can get it down to “normal”. Sure wish I knew why it jumps like it does and what to do about it when it does.
I started some hyacinth bulbs in water before I left for India. When I got home I planted them in dirt in a pot. They are sprouting now and should be blooming in a couple of weeks. It has been fun giving them to people. After they bloom in the pot, they can be planted in the ground and should come up again next year. It will be nice to have a taste of spring in the heart of winter.
Trusting tomorrow I might get something done. I don’t have a lot on my plate right now but I do have some little things I need to take care of sooner or later. I have a little less than four weeks before surgery to get this house in good order.
Winter Solstice invites us to slow down and allow the new change in the universe to slowly begin. It is a holy pause between darkness and dawn. Hibernating instincts are strong right now. I am embracing this logic this year and allowing myself to have moments, hours, and even days of rest.
Grateful for the gift of roses, grateful even more for the gift of friendship, and grateful for this time of holy pause.