November 14, 2022
Just thought I’d write a short post as it’s been three weeks since my last one.
We all got through the November 5 anniversary of Jeff’s death. I was irritable this time around and I knew it. Did a lot of apologizing and leaned more on God. When the death is as traumatic as Jeff’s was, it just makes that day’s memories so much harder. Even nine years later, people still say stupid things. It doesn’t matter how old the child was when they died, whether pre-born, 2 years old, a teenager, or 34 years old as was my son. Losing an adult child to death is a whole other category. Don’t tell me, “Well, at least you had him for 34 years.” That’s not the point. He was still my child. There should be a required course on what not to say to someone who is grieving. Yeah.
Had my usual 6-month doctor appointment last week. She said all my labs looked really good. I told her how much good the primidone is for my tremors… what a God-send that medication has been! I go back in April 2023. Jerry has his 3-month appointment this coming Thursday.
We’re having our first snow today. No use taking a photo as you wouldn’t be able to see it because it’s coming down so lightly. It’s picked up some in the past ten minutes, but I’m betting we won’t see much. Our area is in the forecast of trace to maybe two inches. Meh, I’ll believe it when I see it.
Since I’d planned on staying home anyway because of the iffy-ness of the weather, I took the opportunity to perm my hair since it’d been six months from the last time I’d done it. It was sooooo much easier to roll since I’m taking the primidone for my tremors. What a difference that made! I’ll cut it another day when I have more time. For the time being, it’s curl-able with my curling iron to at least have a better look. (Have I ever mentioned I hate my absolutely flat, fine hair that I’ve had all my life? Ha!)
I have all the recycled cardboard “gingerbread houses” and mini houses for ornaments ready for next Sunday’s family get-together at our apartment. I already have the “snow” (cotton) and cardboard rounds for the houses to be set on when decorating is finished. I’ve been gathering the things necessary for decorating and have begun making some extra goodies everyone can use. I’ve made a lot of mini items… snowmen, Amazon boxes and mailers (those things you get in the manilla envelopes), wrapped gifts, and other items. All I have to worry about on Saturday is the baking and making I want to do for the eats and treats. Everyone says they are coming. I’m so excited!!
That’s all for now. I need to get back to busy. 😆
Love and blessings to all of you!
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Dearest Diana,
Well, it was our first cool day and with the time changed back, it is so early evening.
So, with one kitty next to me on the love seat I did read your very well written but moving, touching story about your eldest son Jeff.
What a tribute to his children and also his wife Amanda—to cherish till the end.
LOVED that ‘wink’ photo—such an excellent choice and it even became more meaningful after he’d have to leave this life in such a tragic way.
Yes, we human beings are a rare breed that can really support each other and be there for one another.
NOBODY is having to go through such depth in life ALONE.
Even more so when we’re living in Faith.
One often wonders how anyone could survive such days/weeks/months/years without Faith?!
No, it never softens, it never goes away but that is okay—we ARE human and why hide grief and pain? But the one thing that gives us solace is that our souls never die! Even if we can’t see nor feel each other—a loving soul will never depart from us.
Till we meet again and that is in fact a joy for reaching our final destination to be reconnected with all our loved ones.
Big hugs to you and stay cozy warm.
Mariette
Hello Diana:
I’m so late in getting to blogs today. It seems that I never catch up these days. I’ve been thinking of you all month. I know how hard it is for you and I’m so glad that you have our loving Father to lean on those days that grief hits particularly hard.
It sounds as if you have everything planned very well for Saturday. We had planned to have Piper most of last Saturday but she wasn’t feeling well at all. Running a temp, stuffy head, etc. She even stayed home today but seemed much better so plans are on for school tomorrow.
I’m frantically knitting away on Christmas gifts and I don’t know if I’ll make my goals or not but it does seem that I’m on track to make it.
We had such a beautiful, long fall, with warm days and cool nights for sleeping. Then, overnight the temps fell and it’s been COLD ever since. Snow flurries every day for about a week now, but no accumulation. Did you get measurable white stuff today?
Enjoy your weekend my friend and I pray that all goes well on Sunday. I have been praying every day for your family and the situations that are ongoing. God is there. I know you feel Him around you each and every day.
Blessings and love,
Betsy