It is reassuring when you’ve been in a rough period, that one day you happen to notice something that reminds you that it is a new day, new season, things happened, and things worked out. I know these days and moments can happen any time of the year, but feels like they happen more often in spring, and perhaps on Easter too. For some people, reading this article will trigger just that. Thank you.
This is poignant and beautiful. I am coming out of very difficult chapter that is unusual and has forced me to change things I would never ever have touched. I deeply understand the “friends hint I should be over it now”, almost like people feel empowered to render judgement when they see your situation and calculate they are unlikely to ever deal with the same thing. Still, beauty and disarmingly genuine observations like yours are a reminder that not everything exists on the Before/After, Should/Should Not axis. Thank you!
This reader understands what you have experienced and what you are going through now. Please take good care of yourself while displaced and have Walter do the same. Speaking from experience - It is incredibly stressful to go through something like this. You will get through it, but it will take time. It might be worth writing about.
I think your friends should show more understanding. You will feel better when a semblance of order is restored in your home. The restoration process for us had some twists and turns and took longer than we anticipated. In the end - we got our home back and I pray that you will too.
I had no idea when you mentioned the flood that it was at this magnitude-oh my gosh! I was imagining some ruined filing cabinets.
You must put on mourning for a loss like this; heavy drapery and a hat with a veil. “In lieu of flowers, please send tiny caskets for mildewed books and ruined photo albums.”
Bury them and seal the tomb; perhaps the stone will be rolled away when you return.
Happy Easter to you, Joanna!! Thank you so much for being here. (Btw I've had payments turned off while I was away and won't turn them on until I'm regularly posting again--I'm back at it now though.)
Yours is an olive branch, a bit of hope to all who are recovering from whatever flood has changed their lives. No matter how long we are at sea, land awaits! I've broken 36 bones and been crudely reassembled. There are no easy days. It's a kind of life sentence with no parole for a Minnesota boy. Yet, I can still say: today was the best day of my entire life. Really. Keep being you, Amanda. It's working.
It is reassuring when you’ve been in a rough period, that one day you happen to notice something that reminds you that it is a new day, new season, things happened, and things worked out. I know these days and moments can happen any time of the year, but feels like they happen more often in spring, and perhaps on Easter too. For some people, reading this article will trigger just that. Thank you.
This is poignant and beautiful. I am coming out of very difficult chapter that is unusual and has forced me to change things I would never ever have touched. I deeply understand the “friends hint I should be over it now”, almost like people feel empowered to render judgement when they see your situation and calculate they are unlikely to ever deal with the same thing. Still, beauty and disarmingly genuine observations like yours are a reminder that not everything exists on the Before/After, Should/Should Not axis. Thank you!
Thank you so much for this lovely, thoughtful, empathic reply! 🙏🙏
That little note of hope or beauty.is so essential when life is heavy with difficulties. A beautifully written short piece.
This reader understands what you have experienced and what you are going through now. Please take good care of yourself while displaced and have Walter do the same. Speaking from experience - It is incredibly stressful to go through something like this. You will get through it, but it will take time. It might be worth writing about.
I think your friends should show more understanding. You will feel better when a semblance of order is restored in your home. The restoration process for us had some twists and turns and took longer than we anticipated. In the end - we got our home back and I pray that you will too.
Take Good Care Amanda. Keep writing....
I had no idea when you mentioned the flood that it was at this magnitude-oh my gosh! I was imagining some ruined filing cabinets.
You must put on mourning for a loss like this; heavy drapery and a hat with a veil. “In lieu of flowers, please send tiny caskets for mildewed books and ruined photo albums.”
Bury them and seal the tomb; perhaps the stone will be rolled away when you return.
We lift you and Walter up, dear Amanda. Blessings to you both.
Beautiful, Amanda! Thank you for taking the time to notice the abundant and generous world around us - and thank you even more for sharing.
Thank you for the image of the little girl returning a feather to its bird. Happy Easter!
Happy Easter to you, Joanna!! Thank you so much for being here. (Btw I've had payments turned off while I was away and won't turn them on until I'm regularly posting again--I'm back at it now though.)
Yours is an olive branch, a bit of hope to all who are recovering from whatever flood has changed their lives. No matter how long we are at sea, land awaits! I've broken 36 bones and been crudely reassembled. There are no easy days. It's a kind of life sentence with no parole for a Minnesota boy. Yet, I can still say: today was the best day of my entire life. Really. Keep being you, Amanda. It's working.
Beautiful! Happy Easter 🐣
Thank you for the reminder. Praying for your peace and the restoration of your home.
Beautiful.
I call moments like the little girl with the feather, "The Little Graces," while standing amidst the embers. Or the mud.
I've not been in such a catastrophic home situation as you've been enduring.
I wish I could give you a hug.
I have been through plenty of family crises and major health issues. I could have used more hugs from friends.
I hope someone in your circle gets what you're going through and does something for you that feels like a hug of solidarity.
Beautifully done - ending with hope - something we all need today. Thank You
Beautiful.
Amen.