At this time a year ago, Batman, my brother Doug, sister-in-law Ra and I were busy clearing out my Mumsie’s home of 70 years. I am happy to report that she is still happy as a clam in her assisted living community today.
When Ra’s beloved aunt died a few weeks ago, Ra made plans to go to Florida to clear out Sally’s beachfront condo. Ra had been so devoted to helping us get Mumsie’s place cleared out that I raised my hand to help Ra in Florida.
It was a daunting task, but we pulled it off.
Throughout the week, we used the two chairs on the balcony as a sanctuary from the sorting, box filling, Goodwill trips and UPS drop-offs. The waves, the horizon, the changing colors of the sea, the birdlife and Ra’s good company helped us clear our heads and put things in perspective over and over again. We hydrated often and ate “cuties” for snacks. It became a ritual.
I’ve had a day and half to rest and get ready for the next adventure…tonight Flora and Matilda and Lindsey and Scott arrive for a week. They delayed their trip for a day due to the crazy March snowstorm this weekend that left much of Vermont without power (so glad we invested in a generator a few years back.)
I took the week off from my 100 days of stitching, so there are no pages to show. I did read Gather and loved it. The narration was fresh and the message of living in community was gritty and true.
I look forward to catching up with you next week. Theodore Alan turned two and Batman and I made him a sentimental gift, which I’ll share with you then. Now I am off to make beds, pull out the kid’s books and wash down the high chair. :-)
Hope you’ve been well dearest readers. Keep your heads above the fray (for indeed the fray is real!)
xoxoxoxoxox
PS While I was away I was voted onto our local library board. Watch out book-banners! :-)