I thought I would just jot down my attempt at morning haiku as a form of relaxation...this is what I got after I sat down in my living room with a cup of coffee after a strange week of caring for someone I love.
Things are out of place
mismatched socks in a bundle
looking for their mate
Life out of order
Kindle sits on edge of chair
ready to dive off
Boxes from Christmas
clutter the computer desk
waiting to be filled
Illness invades us
overwhelming the meekest
trampling the strong
Sorry to hear things have been extra tough, Ginger. Keep writing those haiku and I'm praying things will improve soon.
ReplyDeleteThank you Singing Bear...maybe a little Walking on Water by CCR and the new member will help.
ReplyDeleteLooking into service plan to make sure it is what is needed for Bill at this time. Your prayers are always welcome and your support appreciated.
There is so much healing in writing, while being caregiver.
ReplyDeleteJournaling has been shown to do so much!
Thanks for visiting!
And, no, it's MY moon!
Earned in the cold, outdoors, with flashlight, in the dark, coyotes howling. Did I mention cold??!!
The things we do for photos!
MY hubby was no help at all, either! He was out, briefly, then went indoors... sigh.
Thans Jenn. How posessive we become of that moon that travels all around the world. Beautiful shot. I know it is way colder there and it was bitter here. My hubby was outside briefly, but it seems to be our job! I am eager to read your book when the time is right. Please post it on my comment page so others can find it too. Hugs Gin P.S. Did you howl too? Scare the coyotes away at least!
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ReplyDeleteThe last paragraph is soooooo moving.
Love you
Sue
Care giving of a family member can impact every aspect of daily life. It is a difficult and long journey. It requires resiliency, stamina and problem solving skills. It is a delicate balancing act of taking care of a family members needs without ignoring your own. Please remember to take care of yourself so you don’t get lost along the way. You need to continue caring for yourself and put yourself first so you can still give to others. When the oxygen mask drops from the plane you need to put yours on first so you can help others put theirs on. Try to set boundaries and learn to say no, tell yourself that saying no allows you to say yes to things you truly want or need to do. Continue to nourish your creative side it is such a great outlet for you.
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Thank you for the wise comments Norma. It truly is a delicate balance.
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