"Someday there will be a story you want to tell for no better reason than because it matters to you more than any other...You'll stop looking over your shoulder to make sure you are keeping everyone happy, and you'll simply write what's real and  true...That's when you'll finally produce the work you're really capable of."

J.D. Salinger to Joyce Maynard

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August 27, 2008

A beautiful woman

Full of compassion

Full of funnies

A sharp whit

I know where her daughter got it

My wonderful and very close friend (even though we aren't close geographically) is going through a journey that is difficult, emotional and all to common these days. Her mom is sick. Her mom may not be with her much longer. It is hard but I think she takes some comfort in her mom's strength. She is a strong lady. She said this:

""I have done all that I could do. The girls might take it hard. What I have done might not be perfect-nothing ever is, but I am at peace with it and am ready to go."

Doctor Raja thought that she may have another 4-6 months left and that hospice would make her comfortable.

Talking with her later I asked her if she was scared and she said no that she believed in an afterlife and wasn't sure if it was what we had though it was here on earth but that it was a new adventure and her body was tired and her spirit was ready for a new adventure.

Aug 26, 2008

1994

12:04 a.m.

Raining out

Thundering

Very stormy

A boy is born

That boy is now 6 ft tall

Negotiating teen hood

Happy Birthday!

August 24, 2008

WHO knew that a chance meeting at another wedding three summers ago would be the start of a friendship forever. It's hard to believe it's only been 3 years as I feel that I've known Sandi WAY longer than that and Cheryl and the boys almost as long!

Lo (me on the far left), Brides-Sandi and Cheryl and other 'maid' MaryBeth.

Boys Frankie and Andrew in front.

This summer I had the very huge honour of being Maid of Honour (yeah, I know it should be Matron since I'm married but Sandi liked the meaning behind the word 'maid' better and you know, it's all about the bride when you are the maid). I spent 11 days in VERY sunny California and during that time we put the finishing touches on a very gorgeous, sophisticated and at the same time down to earth wedding in Sandi and Cheryl's backyard! Two amazing partners that have been together for 14 years and two children. Still loving and respecting and showing up even when things aren't perfect. It was a privilege to be a part of their official (in the eyes of the state) union:)

August 18, 2008

"We begin again, we never give up." Lars Gustafsson, The Death of a Beekeeper

This about sums up how things are writing and blog-wise as of late. But I think the light is trying really hard to peek thru that long and swirly tunnel (yes, it's swirly). TQ to Carrie.

August 14, 2008

Oops, where am I? Oh, here I am! Phew! Seems I misplaced myself over most of the summer. I'm back now. New and improved I hope:) Lots to write about and such. There have been weddings and funerals and travels and holidays and reading and writing and contemplating and dreaming and resting and relaxing and both seizing and enjoying the moment at the same time!

I'm back! Hope you'll have me:)