In the weeks leading to my sister’s deathiversary (November 6, 2018), I am pretty tender.
I know to expect this, but even so, I often find it challenging to accept the ways grief impacts my productivity, enthusiasm, and affect.
This year I’m trying something new. I just added an annual week-long event called “Griefies – be gentle” to my calendar. I think having this reminder show up on my phone every day might help me remember to allow myself to be how I am.
Hmmm. I do feel a little softer now, even thinking about being gentle.
It helps that I live with sweetness and gentleness around me all the time. Yesterday while I was carving my pumpkin (pics below), Ida, who had already completed hers, went off by herself for a little while. When she came back, she stuffed something in my pocket saying, “Nana, there’s a surprise in your pocket!”
Here’s what I pulled out.
So there’s that happening, too. 😊
I hope you are finding gentleness and sweetness and support for whatever you’re tender about right now. ❤️
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While we are sad that our little Partridge Rock didn’t make it, we do love the little Ameraucana that has joined our family since. What a spunky, sweet little bird! 🐥
We are so excited to share these bingo cards designed to generate giggles, create community, and make doctor appointments fun!
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