Last year, I had so much more energy to workout with the children. We went through Psalms 119 and we were out at the courts.
This year, all I can do is sleep. When I am awake, I am tired. I am trying vitamins, next. I will blame it on the change.
The children's activities, this year are planned by their father and the church camp they've been going to. This is Emily's week. I miss them when they are gone. It is amazing, how quiet it is, minus one resident.
When they come home from their escapades, they sleep and then I can keep up with them.
The beautiful scenery at work causes me to write. So, I walk and write these days and leave the coaching and cajoling to their father. I guess, this is what we call a sabbatical.:)
I dreamed about Aunt Iva, last night. We had a great time talking and going up and down the stairs, like never in this life. I do remember how Aunt Iva and Uncle Larry were always there for us and always remembered the birthdays and the special days. It is so wonderful to know people and have extended family to participate in life with you. I went to the nursing home and it was rarely, just to see her. She was there with Grandma and she was there with Aunt Roz, but after they were gone, I did go to see just her with the family. That is history. I am glad my mommy took us to see Grandma Lil in her last days. I remember everything about that visit or those visits, because they were such a bother for us and there were so many of us. But she was our great grandmother and we went where she was to see her. I could just feel the energy of Aunt Iva in my dream and it woke me up to pray for those who don't have their sisters and brothers still alive, like Aunt Helen and Aunt Gloria and Aunt Lorraine. This is today!
Hey Jayne,
ReplyDeleteWe are so fortunate to have witnessed a multi- generational life. For me I have relationships with my elders that are eternal and life lasting. Even those who are gone I still chat with and and feel their responses. My contemporaries are with me constantly talking and getting together I want to send you a chocolate bar but am afraid it will ,melt and Ju & Jackie are thinking through with me to figure it all to so know you are right here with us. And the younger ones are amazingly new and surprising they matter in ways that I can not express. May we find our way as the world changes and our connections are digitalized. Let our hearts remain in touch for real. That is my prayer for all of us. I love you!
Jo