What a day, what a day!! Just as my fear about the financial limbo we are living in pushes me into nausea, I get news that shifts it in a blink! My step son Tyler, and his fiancee, Katie, call Lance and ask him to put them on speaker phone. He then proceeds to let us know that they are calling to give us our new "titles". New "titles", we ask? Yes, Grandpa and Grandma! Wow, what an incredible gift! I admit to them that I've been ooing and ahhing over my friend Margaret's beautiful grandaughter and feeling jealous. How this news lifted me! Why, I ask myself. Sure, it's cool news, but to be reduced to a sobbing with happiness mess for 10 minutes after the call goes beyond "cool news." I realize, that in the midst of facing so much uncertainity and possibly loss, an ending of sorts, there is always new life right around the cornor. I knew that, but how amazing it was to be reminded in such a perfect and literal way!!
I also got the pleasure of virtually walking with my son through the process of purchasing a new car. It was fun to be a part of it. Then I realize what I've been doing, as I've been struggling. Removing myself from the precious people...the members of my family...who know and love me the best. Whether they be my family by blood or family by spirit, I've got to remember that they are my touchstone. Always. Thanks for reminding me...especially Tyler, who has known intuitively his whole life the power and connection of family.
Love to all,
Linda