September 25, 2013

The last 7 days.

My stepmother died.  I had a 1400 piece disk bead order to finish.  My best friend was in court sadly dissolving a 25 year marriage.  I earned 8 new soon to be scars from room temp glass hitting the hot fire of the torch.  I burned the skin off my lip trying to rush through a Hot Pocket lunch.  I have blown off 2 jewelry orders that would take only a few hours to complete because uh uh right now.   And about midway through I cried because NO REASON.  

And I thank God for my life. The beauty of it. The awareness of it.  The awesome feeling of breathing in and out.  The gift of having a heart so full it can be both broken and healed at the same time.

If you are reading this then you aren't the sort of person I should tell to appreciate your life.  You are the sort of person I will thank for being present in mine.

I'm looking forward to Sunday.



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13 comments:

  1. Shit-storms happen but you're strong and even though you may look a bit ragged as you come out the other side - you will and maybe a wee bit stronger.

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  2. I'm sorry these last 7 days have been bad. And I'm glad you recognize the good things. Take care!

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  3. Well said my friend, you are wealthy in your awareness! My condolences to the passing of your Stepmother, and to your friend ending a chapter in her life, best wishes to her on the start of a new chapter.
    Therese

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  4. Wow - what a week. I am so sorry for your loss, and please know you have a friend here in AZ who is thinking of you and praying for you. I'm grateful to have you in my life too.

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  5. One here in Oklahoma praying for you too.
    Hugs Hon!

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  6. What a week. I am so sorry about the loss of your stepmother. As for the rest, just think of how much you will appreciate the calm after the storm.

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  7. Hugs, love, strength and all the stuff that goes with being soul sisters (like Wine O'Clock whenever you need it.) Hoping you get some time for you and know you'll be in my prayers! xo

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  8. Oh gosh! I am so, so sorry... that is so much going on!

    ...And yet, despite all of the heartbreak, you managed to turn it into something inspiring and beautiful. Thank you for your words. I'm praying for you--and your family, and your friends--during this time of upheaval and surge.

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  9. Much, much love to you Jules. x x x x x x

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  10. Oh you have all the love I can send you and even if I have been absent lately you are always in my heart!

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