I haven't even started to get the camera up to speed with a new download of whatever it takes to get pictures up from it. Edit.... I crawled around under the computer and dragged out the connectors. DH did EVERYTHING else for two whole days and I just didn't want to ask him.
As I've said here before, I am very, very close to my kid sister. She has parkinson's disease and is having a very rough time. I've been spending a lot of time thinking about ways I can help her and haven't come up with much besides just loving her the best I know how.
I've been knitting the trekkers, the bag, and just generally worrying myself sick. Love is really the only reason to be alive(well, maybe art and music), and the pain that comes with caring so much for people all over the place is really worth it. It really is. Love is the best thing in the world. I need to figure out how to help people more because right now I'm sort of clueless!
I think you summed it up with love is really the reason to be alive, sometimes it is hard but all you need is love and to love those around you.
ReplyDeleteWhat Sharon said. I'm sending love and a hug.
ReplyDeleteWhen you love someone and you see them in pain - if you can't make it all better you feel you aren't doing enough. That is the sign of a loving and caring person. I'm sending you lots of caring and hugs - knit away and use it as a time to meditate and relax.
ReplyDeletebtw - we found an almost (notice I said almost) painless method of doing the horseradish this year.
agree wholeheartedly...then sit back, close your eyes and feel the universe love you. those swirls of pretty colors, those beams of beautiful lights. You are loved and supported, unconditionally, just because you are. You have a self-sustaining source which will keep you going when you get weary. thing is to meditate, get connected and open up yourself to receive.
ReplyDeleteSharon, Jane, Rho, Trish and Del, thank you. I can't thank you all enough for your comments and supportive messages. You are such kind and generous hearted people. Women are the best at knowing the healing power of Love. Your words have helped me a lot more than you will ever know. Agreed, getting reconnected and meditation will help enormously.
ReplyDeleteLove knows how to get us through these things; I agree with that whole heartedly. I keep hoping that my sister's life will become de-stressed as soon as is possible, and whatever manner that may take I just hope it is soon. She's got more than she can handle.
Maybe I'll be my jolly old self again at some point. Meanwhile, I will probably just B*tch a lot. No, no.. I won't do that. Telling my girls will be hard but I'll have to.
I love you guys! Take Care!
PS. Almost missed this...Rho, I will have to read about the horse radish processing. Gas masks, perhaps? Chem lab exhaust hoods?
I agree wtih trish that you should lean on your girls now for support. It is really a wonderful gift to give them, as they will know that you see them as the strong women they are and that you love and trust them enough to help you and their aunt through this tough time. We all need to be needed. Peace and smiles heading your way.
ReplyDeleteyou touch my heart.*hugs*
ReplyDeleteit is your blog, you b*&^% whenever you're inspired and i'll still read! :D
Yes, Annie, I will have to tell the girls. This thing swings around and smacks the side of my head every once in awhile throughout the day and it's downright exhausting. Gonna get my sparing helmet on! Obviously I cannot cope alone, despite my jokey little ways.
ReplyDeleteDel, Rho, thank you so much. That first evening of meditating was just amazing! It gave me back some energy. I never realized what an energy zapper this sort of angst was.
My older sister has been diagnosed with Parkinson's, too. Meds are helping, but I know the worry you have...take care of yourself! Bless your (and your sister's) heart!
ReplyDelete((((hugs))))
Thank you, KnitNana, for your kind thoughts and the hugs. I will pass them on my DSis.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear that your sister also has this terrible disease. Research has been speeding up, especially in gene therapy, but it's still very far from any real break-though. Blessings to your family :o)