Oh, this and that. Crafting and reading to my little grands, taking over daughter Sara’s kitchen to make Chinese Chicken Salad, visiting gr’son in Tacoma, having a quiet week with my fishing & gardening son in Westport, building secret garden with pond, and taking a lot of photos. Will post more on phallphotos.com later this week….including a variety of bees on a variety of flowers and a tattooed seal!
Saturday (later today) I play leader of our writing group and Jon is going to be my assistant! Trying to convince him to read a poem he wrote. We are taking both laptops to show everyone some of the cool writing sites and our group’s new blog site that we set up. Also, get to announce date for our first mini writer’s conference this winter. Should be fun…especially if I don’t get any sleep:>)
I’m reading a little bit and will have some reviews up soon.
Grieving is an interesting journey. At times, I can hold grief in my arms and rock until it drifts off. Sometimes grief walks beside me like a shadow. Sometimes I have to carry its heavy weight on my back everywhere I go. Other times it slams me to the mat like a wrestler does his opponent.
Grief has this thing about mixing things up too. I cry over anything/everything, yet I get immense joy at the smallest things. I’m exhausted, yet I can’t sleep., or I sleep for 12 hours. I want to be close to my peeps, yet I have to have my solitude; I pull you close, then push you away. I can’t think straight, misplace everything, forget everything, yet I can upload photos and (hopefully) lead a writing group. I crave food, yet I’m too unmotivated to make or eat it, and when I do, it doesn’t taste right anyway. I have a very difficult time making any decision and am allergic to commitment. I mean even tiny ones; “Mom, you want to come out to the docks while I fish?” “I’m not sure, I’ll let you know when we get there.” If I can force myself to get out of my truck, I go, if not, I sit and read or head back home. You just never know with me. And I never know with me. That’s grief for ya.
Don’t fret though, I AM pulling myself off the mat and watching for a brighter day.
Take it easy and thank you for hanging in there while I regroup.
Patti
- Pond progress 1
- Pond progress-water! 2
- Pond progress w/Jon’s help 3
- Crafting w/grands, Cora & Nola
- Cora loved seeing his face:>)
- More elk sightings.
- Close-up of web.
- Rolling surf looks like ruffled lace.
- Jon trying out surf fishing.
- More beautiful rolling waves.
- 1 legged gull making his point.
- Gorgeous Great Blue Heron.
- Birds trying to steal fish from seal.
- New bird, need to look up.
- Bird wall, Westport marina.
- Jon on Fisherman’s Boardwalk, Westport, WA
- Just in time for light on boat.
- Jon & Patti. He is trying to fish…
- Jon trying out fishing on the jetty.
- Jon & Hunter after tickle session.
September 14, 2013 at 8:02 am
What a beautiful and wise description of grief. Take all the time you need:-) And wishing you a wonderful time with your writing group this evening…blessings, H xxxxx
September 14, 2013 at 9:19 am
Thank you, Harula! xo
September 14, 2013 at 8:29 am
Fantastic pictures! Much love to you Patti. I wrote something for you, but am uncertain it befell your eyes, titled Once upon a time. You are loved. Belinda
September 14, 2013 at 9:23 am
Thank you, Belinda. I missed that, but will go check. xo
September 14, 2013 at 9:29 am
xo to you. You are often in my thoughts.
September 14, 2013 at 9:32 am
You too, babe:>)
September 14, 2013 at 9:33 am
Grin!
September 14, 2013 at 9:38 am
I have obviously missed a lot lately! It is hard to believe that I missed that poem, Belinda! You are incredible. Warm hugs and lots of love.
September 14, 2013 at 10:02 am
Patti, friends here mean a great deal to me; yourself included. Warm embrace to get you through your days.
September 14, 2013 at 10:05 am
Thank you times 10, Belinda:>)
September 14, 2013 at 10:08 am
xo
September 14, 2013 at 9:09 am
This is a beautiful piece of writing, Patti. You have a lovely spirit and I admire your courage and strength. The photographs are enticing me to head to the beach! I am anticipating your next post!
September 14, 2013 at 9:24 am
Thank you, Lynne. It was def from the heart. Get to the beach! :>)
September 14, 2013 at 1:17 pm
I repeat what others have already said. You describe grief so well. I love these lines: “At times, I can hold grief in my arms and rock until it drifts off. Sometimes grief walks beside me like a shadow. Sometimes I have to carry its heavy weight on my back everywhere I go. Other times it slams me to the mat like a wrestler does his opponent.” You’ve had so many excruciating losses.
Be well. Be surrounded by love. Grief comes on so fast and sticks around so long.
Wishing you an autumn of healing,
Elaine
September 14, 2013 at 4:37 pm
Thank you, Elaine. Knowing what you have gone through and how you help others, it really means a lot for you to share your wise words here.
Patti
September 17, 2013 at 11:29 am
Thank you for such a poetic description of grief. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Patti!
September 17, 2013 at 4:14 pm
Thank you, Susan.
September 22, 2013 at 6:27 pm
Beautiful photos and beautiful words….
Ellespeth
September 22, 2013 at 7:10 pm
Thanks and hugs!