Natures Gifts

Last night it was warm enough out for the kids to jump 'til dark on the trampoline, and for us to be comfortable walking the property in light jackets. We were able to check the beds that B had filled with dark compost last fall, to see that they were frost free, and ever so slowly warming. It is time. Cooler weather seeds can now go into the ground; peas, chard, kohlrabi, beets, carrots and more greens. We had some rain overnight which helped to minimize the final patches of lingering snow, and further prepare the beds to envelop their little seed gifts.

B's limitations as he recovers will impact how we approach the garden this year. But maybe we will take lessons instead of frustration from it. It will further teach us to better secession plant, be sure that we utilize every inch of space we have, and maybe let a few beds rest. For those who haven't heard from Facebook, or other outlets, B was hit by a USPS truck last week while training on his bike. I am certain that one of those guardian angels that I so believe in, that I made gifts of for both my nieces and sister-in-law last weekend for their baptisms, was sitting square on B's shoulder.

This years garden will not only be a symbol of our sustainable life, but life in general. It will also be a healing garden, yet another of natures gifts.

Since the Last Time......RIP

 This weekend has been one full of events, and full of unexpected emotion.  A dear friend of B's from veterinary school passed away on Friday.  He and his wife were part of this small group of fantastic friends that came together by living through the mutual rigor of professional school, yet were able to also do a fair amount of playing at the same time. 

Though I became a part of this group toward the end of their schooling, my memories are no less vivid and now closing in on twenty years later, our periodic and intense meetings are always a joy.   Forty-three was far too young for an end.  Sudden ends out of despair make you re-evaluate all of those things that you find so important,  yet take for granted.  Those types of friendships for one,  even though being thrown back together like no time has passed is the result, why should there be a precipitating event?  A wedding.  A funeral.  Do not let the excuse that 'life happens' create an excuse for drifting apart.  Hug your kids, your spouse, your dear kindred friends, appreciate them to their fullest.  Do not take anything for granted.   Don't allow the funeral be the event where you are "seeing all those people I ain't seen since the last time somebody died" (Lyle Lovett)

Rest in Peace Bob

My love and heart are with you Sue

~Amy

#reverb10 ~ Day 18 & 19 ~ Try & Heal

taken this summer on a very windy day

Oh no!  I'm a day behind.  I just got caught up in the day and now I am playing a little bit of catch up.  I felt terrible yesterday that I didn't get the prompt accomplished right away.  Interestingly, having gotten behind gave me the perfect response to yesterday's post.

 Try. What do you want to try next year? Is there something you wanted to try in 2010? What happened when you did / didn't go for it?

What didn't I try this year?  I think I embraced every new interest and launched whole hearted into them.  So moving forward into 2011, I'll continue on my path, but I want to try not to be so hard on myself.  If I don't get something done, well... life happens.  As my one word indicated, I do not have a problem with getting things done, I need to try to lighten up on myself.  If I am a day behind, it is for good reason.  I needed the extra moments to be with the family or simply relax (I've done that a few times recently, what a novel concept!).
   
Healing. What healed you this year? Was it sudden, or a drip-by-drip evolution? How would you like to be healed in 2011?


 I have heard the phrase many times that "blogging is therapy".  I would have to agree that it feeds the soul.  I do not know that I needed any healing per se in 2010.  I have been fortunate.  There are always challenges, but nothing that felt like I needed to go off and recuperate my spirit.   I began 2010 with the commitment to worry less, and I think that I have accomplished that.  There are all kinds of healing.  I think that working toward balance, building a strong support system, and always finding your smile is a great way to work toward healing on a daily basis.  The little steps, when you do not necessarily need them, will be your foundation when you do.

#reverb10