Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Walkies
Enjoying this nice moment.
Went out for a walk before dinner and met two adorable dogs; a little Malti-Poo who lives down the street and just LOVES to meet new people, and a cute (but big!) 7 month old Pit puppy with some lovely facial markings. The pit lives in my complex and she was also a sweetie.
Aelphie and Leto seem slightly jealous, but, they'll get over it or pee on my shoes.
Today seemed to me more of me mentally shoring up myself instead of needing support from others. It was a nice reminder that I was independent before, and can be again.
I don't know what tomorrow will bring, but today for the first time since my husband died I felt a little bit of my own strength.
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So glad to hear that, Tashi. Do let us know what other folks like me - so far away - *can* do, just the same. I wish you continued strength and... Serenity.
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to hear that you had a good day in some way. I don't know if you realize it, but an outside observer can see that you're having more and more good days. It might be a two steps forward, one step back kind of deal for a while, but you've got the momentum.
ReplyDeleteI smiled when I read your post. You are an awesome example of courage and love. Strength and peace in your journey.
ReplyDeleteI'k so glad you had a good day. There's just something about animals that can lift your mood. I wish you more good days.
ReplyDeleteYay! Good for you, Tashi! Here's to many more... *tips glass at you, drinks deeply*
ReplyDeleteThis is how is starts, Tashi. The occasional good days, the occasional good moments. They get closer and closer together, and one day you realize that you're ok again. And, ok doesn't mean you're forgetting or invalidate your love and commitment. There is lots of sunshine left in your life, and Wash would want you to be soaking it up.
ReplyDeleteYour feeling, Tashi, just a little bit *s.t.r.o.n.g.* yourself yesterday............ i.e., for the first time since Wash died............ is very comforting/relieving for me to even think about............ (as it is, I'm sure, for your many other readers who care about you, too).
ReplyDeleteI remember your discussing............ (after Wash was diagnosed with brain cancer)............ how you & he lost some of your very longtime, close friends, (i.e., people who had been in your life for 5 years, 8 years, more than a decade).
Then this past Tuesday (October 16th), you talked about those who are trying----(astonishingly!!)----to erase you from Wash's life.
I know women (of all ages) who are widows, who talk about the "Sudden Invisibility Of Widowhood." I sincerely and honestly and fervently hope that doesn't happen to you, Tashi, because............ of all the (way-too-many!!) "blows" that you have personally suffered............ not being still seen as a *P.E.R.S.O.N.* yourself; and/or as a *F.R.I.E.N.D.* yourself who genuinely still cares, (i.e., 'been there myself!!)............ well, that would simply be ANOTHER "cruel cut" to you............ that you most certainly don't need. {(*hugs*)} to kind, caring you -
Tashi, you are an independent strong spirit, as well as a young beautiful woman. You have many, many years to live and I'm confident life has some wonderful things in store for you. I hope you continue to blog and share a few glimpses of your life with us. It's been a privilege to read them.
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