A bit of a shake up

[eoforyth]

I had a phone call yesterday to say a lady, who had helped me and mine when we were at a low place and continued to think of the kids in particular following that, had unexpectedly been lost.

I'll start out by saying how genuinely sorry I was to hear this, and I'll reiterated my condolences to her entire family, and hope they get resolution soon

Comments

[clothsprogs]

Engaging and reaching out seems like a good thing to be aiming for.

Teddy

[eoforyth]

Thanks, I'll be trying harder - not sure how/what I'll be doing, but I'll be trying :)

[beffeysue]

You've reminded me of a bit of good advice I was given decades ago: No matter what is going on in your life, if you can find at least one thing- one small thing even- to be grateful for, it is possible to lessen the sad things and look forward to something in the future. It took me a while to learn how to put this advice into practice in my life, but I can say today that I can always find something to be grateful for, and it really has made a difference in the quality of my life.

XOXOXO

[eoforyth]

I'm afraid that of late there has been less and less to hang on to, and certainly less to share, but I'm going to be trying harder to get a handle on the problems and focus more on the... less problematic :]

[beffeysue]

'm going to be trying harder to get a handle on the problems and focus more on the... less problematic

"Giant oaks from little acorns grow." This is why I said it took me a long time to be able integrate this "philosophy" into my own life. It ain't easy. But I hope one day at a time you will find small steps forward. For me sometimes it came down to my seeing things from a different angle... to my being grateful for progress, not perfection... being willing to give up some things I'd hoped for and finding another thing that was more in my reach.
~hugs you~

[eoforyth]

I'll be honest, I've long since given up on perfection and simply hope something will get done at all :(

[zigadenus]

I’m sorry to hear you’ve lost someone so important in your life. ~hugs~

[eoforyth]

I wouldn't say important, as I had only a small amount of contact with her directly but, I dunno, it was always uplifting - little unexpected but thoughtful and friendly things from time to time. It made a difference.

[teddyradiator]

I'm sorry for the loss of your friend. This has been such a difficult time for us all. I have been too guilty of shriveling up inside my head and being so focused on me and my heartache, I forget others are struggling too. I have to believe that we will see brighter times ahead.

[eoforyth]

Yeah, I get that. I've been feeling all the problems and, after a while, I began to (and still do) feel there was so little going on or changing it wasn't worth bothering people with a whole lot of it. I've got to find something more. New Year resolution?

[mywitch]

I'm glad you reached out here - the group seems smaller all the time, but we all care about each other. I'm so sorry for your loss. It's been a helluva coupla years. Sending you love and hugs and peaceful vibes. ❤️

[eoforyth]

Hugs. Yes, we are being whittled away, but there are still some hanging in there :)