We took advantage of a break in the humidity and sat for a spell on the porch. I sat on the glider and read with the sound of passing traffic and our neighbor’s riding mower in the background. Right after this photo was taken, Scout jumped up on the glider to join me and we rocked gently back and forth.
Mom is back home. And we know nothing – just like the last time she was hospitalized. She can barely walk and she’s exhausted but she’s happy to be home. There are some things that medicine cannot define or explain with a diagnosis. I think the slow process of a body shutting down is one. So much of that process remains a mystery. As it should be, I suppose. I am a person who always wants to figure things out, to find the answer. I can’t on this one. I just know that Mom is slowly letting go.
Some things in life should remain unexplainable and mysterious.
On a happier note, I received a package in the mail last week from my friend, Rizzi. That little dickens surprised me with this:
Isn’t this wonderful? Thank you, Rizzi – I was still feeling achey and tired on that day and this was just what the doctor ordered. Do you see that package of lemon cookies on the left? Even though I’m technically “not eating sugar,” these somehow disappeared. How did that happen?
What a lovely surprise. I just did a post on porch sitting… it’s in the air! and ask me how much I love lemon cookies.
Glad you’re feeling better, Claudia… hoping your mother has more good days than bad.
Rizzi is such a sweetheart! Gifts to lift your spirit and body. God bless your mother. Twyla
What a lovely surprise – tea time.
Prayers for your Mom and your family too.
Sitting on the porch sounds like heaven to me- and with some sweet pups too! I’m so sorry about your Mom Claudia- but I think you are right- our bodies can be amazing and confusing and we are not always meant to understand completely. She is in my prayers and you are too- I know that recovery from surgery has been tough on you–you are like so many of us creative people- we want to get back at it even though our body is not ready yet. Blogging friends are truly the greatest I think- what a wonderful care package. I’ve been struggling to keep up with life this summer also and all of my blogging friends have helped me so much- yourself included. I’m so thankful for every single friend ♥ Take care and give those pups some love from me :)
Glad to hear your mom is home. As I commented to Meredith, watching parents’ decline is not an easy thing. Sending healing thoughts to all of you.
hugs,
Beth
Oh Claudia, how sweet of your friend to send you such a sweet gift! I love anything lemony! As for your mother, I have been where you have. It’s never easy, but we all must experience it…..sadly, it’s part of life. Enjoy the comfort of your swing and your fur babies during this time!~Hugs. Patti
Glad to hear you are taking some time to sit and “glide” … thinking of you and your Mom … life is full of mysteries.
xo
jill
HI CLAUDIA,
I AM SO GLAD MY LITTLE SURPRISE MADE YOU HAPPY. THANK YOU FOR THE COMPLIMENT CALLING ME LITTLE DICKENS…..IF YOU SAW ME I AM A BIG DICKENS…TEE HEE………HOPE YOUR MOM REGAINS HER STRENGTH, GOD WORKS IN MANY WAYS. TAKE CARE, KEEP ON SWINGING WITH SCOUT AND RILEY, I CAN SEE THEY BRING YOU MUCH COMFORT.
RIZZI
Rizzi is so thoughtful… that must have been such a wonderful surprise to open.
I’m so sorry to hear of your mom’s most recent struggles. Please know that I am sending thoughts & wishes for comfort and strength. So many mysteries…
Big hugs,
Jill
What a lovely little surprise. It’s really pretty. I know it’s difficult working through what’s happening to your mother. I’ve been through with mine.
You take care of yourself,
Hugs,
Stephanie ♥
Claudia, thinking about you and your mom. My mother rallied so many times and it was always a puzzle to me, but at the end it became clear to me that she was an unlikely warrior who defied the odds so her family could prepare for her departure. She waited until we were ready. It’s the only sense I’ve made from that difficult time. Enjoy that porch! Even more with summer fading. Ann
UHHMMM Claudia, looks wonderful, what a sweet surprice, dear.
Looks so very cosy.
I hope for you, your mother will be better again , and that you ,too, will also soon be all fit again.
Your porcelain, is so beautiful Claudia, and so are your dear dogs.
Hugs from a rainy Denmark.
Dorthe
What a beautiful gift! It is so hard to watch the health of a parent fail. For our whole lives they have been there and been strong for us. And when that changes we don’t really know how to deal with it. Sending you hugs.
I love sitting on the porch also, sweetpea, but it’s so hot here in the desert that we have to wait until about 9 or 10 pm so we don’t bake. I truly love all your posts!
xoxo,
Connie
relaxing on the front porch with your puppies….just what you needed!
hi claudia,
sounds like a reflective and restful afternoon.
thinking of you :)
xo
elyse
Sending you some extra love my friend….and so much more to your mom.
Porch sitting with a cup of tea and a lemon cookie is just what one needs.
What lovely porch sitting pics – I know that gorgeous teapot/cup was a lovely surprise – what a thoughtful gift.
Mary X