I will certainly pass this on to my daughters and DIL. Lovely writer/thinker. As I read the intro and another piece on This Is Not A Waiting Room I had to finally come to terms with the reality that I am so old now, having passed through so many thresholds, I am well beyond this wisdom shared. I feel like an out of service sattelite floating around in space.
Sort of reminds me of when I was introduced to Emily Freeman's blog and books fifteen years ago. I subscribed, happily settled in and enjoyed Emily's commentary and the lovely folks who were her followers. Then, one day, I realized I could not comment. No one, at a certain age, wants or needs an oldie to say, yes, been there done that, this is how I dealt with it. So, I just didn't. Eventually I faded away, and I'm sure no one noticed.
I am saying this here because I have to admit I am still wrestling with not fitting and since this is the story of my life, at all stages, I should be completely adjusted by now. It's not easy being green. 🙄
Well you fit in here just fine! I too seemed to always be on the outside - just different thought processes, not agreeing just to agree and not shouting from the rooftops when I didn’t!
I love having you here and you still have lots of wisdom to share!
I’ll have to remember that “an out of service satellite floating around in space”, that is a good one! I feel like that sometimes, I know this too shall pass one way or the other, tomorrow is another mouth to feed, diaper to change, hug and kiss to make it better for the little ones in the grands, and a prayer or more for the olders!
I’d notice if you weren’t here - hate that when I can’t do something and I should be able to. I’ve been known to dig to the moon and back to figure things out just for the fun of it!
LOL! Hello fellow old satellite! I was trying to think of a good analogy and came up with this - - let's say a group of middle aged women are commiserating with each other over the rigors of menopause and offering suggestions and personal experience. And let's say the 79 year old is reading and trying to find something to contribute so she jumps in and says - "Well, this too shall pass but just try not to kill your husband." Though some might laugh at the suggestion they mostly just want to lean on each other as those who are actually experiencing the life passage in the moment. I so get it - it's not them, it's old me.
I will certainly pass this on to my daughters and DIL. Lovely writer/thinker. As I read the intro and another piece on This Is Not A Waiting Room I had to finally come to terms with the reality that I am so old now, having passed through so many thresholds, I am well beyond this wisdom shared. I feel like an out of service sattelite floating around in space.
Sort of reminds me of when I was introduced to Emily Freeman's blog and books fifteen years ago. I subscribed, happily settled in and enjoyed Emily's commentary and the lovely folks who were her followers. Then, one day, I realized I could not comment. No one, at a certain age, wants or needs an oldie to say, yes, been there done that, this is how I dealt with it. So, I just didn't. Eventually I faded away, and I'm sure no one noticed.
I am saying this here because I have to admit I am still wrestling with not fitting and since this is the story of my life, at all stages, I should be completely adjusted by now. It's not easy being green. 🙄
Well you fit in here just fine! I too seemed to always be on the outside - just different thought processes, not agreeing just to agree and not shouting from the rooftops when I didn’t!
I love having you here and you still have lots of wisdom to share!
I’ll have to remember that “an out of service satellite floating around in space”, that is a good one! I feel like that sometimes, I know this too shall pass one way or the other, tomorrow is another mouth to feed, diaper to change, hug and kiss to make it better for the little ones in the grands, and a prayer or more for the olders!
I’d notice if you weren’t here - hate that when I can’t do something and I should be able to. I’ve been known to dig to the moon and back to figure things out just for the fun of it!
LOL! Hello fellow old satellite! I was trying to think of a good analogy and came up with this - - let's say a group of middle aged women are commiserating with each other over the rigors of menopause and offering suggestions and personal experience. And let's say the 79 year old is reading and trying to find something to contribute so she jumps in and says - "Well, this too shall pass but just try not to kill your husband." Though some might laugh at the suggestion they mostly just want to lean on each other as those who are actually experiencing the life passage in the moment. I so get it - it's not them, it's old me.
I am feeling kinda comfortable here. ❤️
Wow, I'm beyond humbled by this feature! Thank you so much! It seriously just made my day. 🥹
I am so glad! May it bring you many more readers and more good days!