hanging by a thread
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it’s a roller coaster ride of emotions
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my mom continues to hang on. will it be days? months?
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i breathe deep
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one day at a time…
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image taken in the woods on the farm in virginia
a place where i’ve gone to seek solace ever since i was a little girl.
To be in the unknown of what is going to happen is a burden. I know you love your mom to no end and to see her being not well hurts. Wonderful picture and what a wonderful place to try to get some “rest”
Love and best wishes to you dear Robin.
Thanks so much Astrid. You nailed it. I know my mom does not have quality life, even though she remains in her home and receives excellent care. It’s a place I do not want to be when my time comes for sure. But you nailed it, it is the most dreadful time just waiting and waiting and not knowing. Thanks for your love and wishes! ❤️
My thoughts are always with you, and I pray for you to have the strength to continue to walk this end of life journey with your mom, and that you both can provide comfort to each other, until you can both find peace. Love you and I’m always here for you. XoXo
Thank you my sweet frister. It’s been your ongoing support and checking in that has helped so much! Love you!❤️
Your image and words speak poignantly, dear Robin, about this Passage you both are going through. No one else can complete the Journey for you but we can at least all “be there” for you in the best ways we know how. Thank you for sharing this with us….
Thanks so much Ginnie. I’ve been so fortunate to have many friends checking in on me. That helps so much and if anyone hasn’t been through something like this…it’s a blessing to have those check ins. ❤️
My heart is with you, dear Robin.
XOXO
Thank you dear one. Right now my heart aches right along with yours. You and your family are always in my thoughts. Sending love. ❤️
Beginnings and endings are the grit and gristle, aren’t they. They’re never easy or smooth or flawless.
It’s so hard sometimes to stay present for them. I lean in for you, friend, wrapping prayer around your heart
that you’re able to stay in your skin and be there in the moment. So many moments not to miss here.
Loving and lifting you,
Jennifer
Your words always wrap around me. Thank you so much!❤️
I feel so blessed to have come across this post from you, to hear how you’re doing and to know there is more time spent with your dear mom, precious moments. Always remember how everything is constantly changing and never forget how you are held and loved.
Of all the gorgeous, wonderful, inspiring photography I come across I can tell in an instant when it’s yours.
xoxo
Thank you dear friend. Yes, and my new mantra is ODAAT. One day at a time. That’s all it can be. And an extra thank you for your sweet words about my images. xoxo back at ya. ❤️
I’ve been thinking of you Robin, wondering how you are doing. Beautiful photo. I’m adding a new email address as I retired my old email one and want to follow your blog.
Thank you so much Nancy! I’m so inspired by your photography and so glad our paths have crossed.
Checking back in to see if your thread is still sparkling
and it is,
always you are graced to keep living your trueness
while you wait.
So good to know you’re here
when you are ready;
know that I’m over this way
holding you close to heart and
cheering you on.
-Jennifer
What a sweet message, thank you so much. I love coming to your place…your words have such an impact. xo
I found you!!! Been looking for the other blog but now I see what you have been doing. I love it…..spacious and deep, Lovely to see all the other Vision and Verb gang on here too. I’m in a similar situation with my 92 year old Step Mum. Hanging on by a thread just about describes it. So glad to find you today. x
Oh, GREAT!
Yes, I want to do better with my blog as I know one day I’ll cherish the words and images. Even a few months ago I went back and read through my postings from my very first year (ten years ago) and thought…”oh, I’m so glad I did this!” I also recently read an article that blogs are making a comeback too. I want to focus on the aging process and hope to generate discussion with others about it too. As you know I’m a lover of wabi sabi and anything cracked, rusted, and deteriorating! That kinda sums up what will happen to our bodies with more years too, ha! Thanks so much for your note!.