I've done no art to speak of for a few weeks. My heart isn't really in it. I did make a digital collage for the holidays...which is now in my etsy shop...
but that is all. My mind is elsewhere and sitting down to work becomes disrupted and disconnected.
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I'm sitting in all day today (lovely sunny day, but cold) waiting for the doctor to call with an up-date. He is hard to pin down as he makes his rounds at different times. We left word that we would like to speak with him and I trust that he will do that today. Lack of sleep makes me think napping will be on the slate for today.
This waiting and not knowing what is happening is teaching us more than patience. We are learning about grace, dignity and humility. That medicine doesn't always have all the answers. And that all things will happen in their time. All good things. Always.
Such a hard place to be. That waiting. And so hard to do it with grace and dignity. My dad came home on Sunday, but still needs care at home, so I, too am back and forth.
ReplyDeleteLove your collage, it is hard to fit art in when you are running around doing so much. Sometimes you just have to take a few moments to yourself to breathe.
Wishing you all the best.
xoxo
It is a hard place to be Sherry, for all of you. You will make art again when you are ready. Hugs.
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Excellent lessons to learn, but still, the experience is such an emotional and difficult one.
ReplyDeleteTake care of yourself – do take that nap if you can.
So hard to simply wait..and find peace in that.
ReplyDeleteMaybe the 'art' is just that? The 'production'...will wait!!!
Thinking of you and your family.
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How wonderful that she is allowed to take this time, that medicine isn't trying to make something happen. But it is a limbo for you though, isn't it? Staying close to the phone, knowing if you duck out for a minute, the call will come and you'll miss it. Oh, Frida. There is nothing for you to do but be present. But you can be present whilst you are napping. In fact, I think those are some of my own best "present" moments. Thinking of you...
ReplyDeleteHaving trust in the process and still making everyday life work is a challenge on top of an already hard time. I know that you are surrounded with light and live as you all make in through. Be gentle with your beautiful self!
ReplyDeleteLove you!
I hope for the best for all of you and the waiting is the hardest thing to do.
ReplyDeleteSending big hugs your way, Sherry. I will be thinking of you and your family...
ReplyDeleteWaiting for doctor news is never easy. My thoughts are with you and your loved ones, Sherry
ReplyDeleteYour priorities are in the right place Sherry. I hope you can get some rest. Praying for your family.
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ReplyDeleteDearest Sherry,
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts and prayers are still and always with you and your family. This is a cruel, bleak time and it makes even the strongest of us wonder "WHY?". But please take care of yourselves and each other.
With all our hearts,
Betty & Victor
Please take care of yourself -- emotional stress can take a toll on your body, too. (love and hugs)
ReplyDeletethe art will be there... take your time, friend.
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Oh, but I do understand where you're at, Sherry. This week as we've been dealing with loss too, I've not created one thing (unless you count dinner ;o), and that feels odd, but just going with the flow... Don't worry, the muse will return. LOVE this holiday image you've created. I especially like how it suggests the holiday without being overly Christmas-y, you know what I mean?! Beautiful... Be taking good care there. Thinking you... ((HUGS))
ReplyDeleteSending you much love and many hugs. I'm holding your hand in my thoughts. This process is, in its own way, so beautiful, but at the same time incrediably difficult for those loved ones watching and waiting.
ReplyDeleteThis is hard for me to read and brings back so many painful memories of my dear Mum's last weeks and days a couple of years ago. It is horrible and all consuming and you think it will never end....
ReplyDeleteAt such a sad time for you all my heart goes out to you...
So many lessons we learn as we watch and wait...so much sadness...