A method to my madness
When it's good, it's really good! I mean, it works!
Monday, work. On Tuesday I had a lot of goodness, starting with De and breakfast, and time to look at photo albums. Wednesday, work. Thursday lots of good air and exercise and time with my mom and dad. Friday, work.
It has really helped me so much to have these hours for R&R&R&R&R&R....
Recharge
Replenish
Restore
Relax
Rejuvenate
Reflect
Ruminate
Recreate
Ramble
Rest
Recuperate
Regulate
Remember! (any others come to mind?) Oh, RUN!
It works. Each day I'm at work I give it my all, knowing that the next day I'll have my RRRRR&R... time. And then when I'm home, I am REALLY enjoying it... and learning to REINFORCE my boundaries. I think this is going to get better and better. I feel very blessed to have my "R" time. I know some people don't have a choice... I wish they all did. If I may toot my horn just a little, I'm proud of myself for working a very demanding job at a level of mastery that requires so many skills AND at the same time attending to grief and taking good care of my dear old self. It's one of the hardest balancing acts I've ever attempted, but also one of the most worthwhile.
xoxoxo
(p.s. Dearest Annoo, your Dad dropped off a huge bag of Seckel pears. They are so tiny and adorable. I'm going to see if I can learn how to start little pear trees from seed. Then we will plant them all over the place, with a little sprinkle of your belovedness in each planting. Please know you are in my heart every second of every day and that I want the goodness we knew and loved as You to spread like a wildfire of love across the land. So much love, Mummy)
Monday, work. On Tuesday I had a lot of goodness, starting with De and breakfast, and time to look at photo albums. Wednesday, work. Thursday lots of good air and exercise and time with my mom and dad. Friday, work.
It has really helped me so much to have these hours for R&R&R&R&R&R....
Recharge
Replenish
Restore
Relax
Rejuvenate
Reflect
Ruminate
Recreate
Ramble
Rest
Recuperate
Regulate
Remember! (any others come to mind?) Oh, RUN!
It works. Each day I'm at work I give it my all, knowing that the next day I'll have my RRRRR&R... time. And then when I'm home, I am REALLY enjoying it... and learning to REINFORCE my boundaries. I think this is going to get better and better. I feel very blessed to have my "R" time. I know some people don't have a choice... I wish they all did. If I may toot my horn just a little, I'm proud of myself for working a very demanding job at a level of mastery that requires so many skills AND at the same time attending to grief and taking good care of my dear old self. It's one of the hardest balancing acts I've ever attempted, but also one of the most worthwhile.
xoxoxo
(p.s. Dearest Annoo, your Dad dropped off a huge bag of Seckel pears. They are so tiny and adorable. I'm going to see if I can learn how to start little pear trees from seed. Then we will plant them all over the place, with a little sprinkle of your belovedness in each planting. Please know you are in my heart every second of every day and that I want the goodness we knew and loved as You to spread like a wildfire of love across the land. So much love, Mummy)
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Sounds fantastic, hey, I NEED that schedule! Kudo\'s to you for the fantastic accomplishment of finding that balance and remembering to prioritize yourself. Keep up the good work and thanks for the reminder today to keep myself close to the top of the list. Hugs and love, Lynette
YOUR SO ORGANIZED AND SO BUSY , THATS GOOD FOR YOU. WITH ME I CAN ONLY GO SO FAR AND DO MUCH. THEN IT IS REST TIME FOR MY BRAIN. HAVE A GOOD WEEK END HUGS MARY ANN
What a perfect balance! I feel the growing lightness in your being and rejoice with you!
May the pear trees flourish...as you are...
With much love and gigantic hugs of RRRRRRRRR for a beautiful autumn weekend ~ Debbie
RAH RAH RAH.....for saRAH!!!! xoxo
Reframe.... One of the new buzz words and it really is helping me. Rejoice comes into my heart too... Toot your horn all that you can because celebrating Sarah is vital to the nurturing of yourself.
Pear seeds... I will want to hear how this unfolds. So lovely and life sustaining.
I wrapped a birthday gift in owl wrapping paper and thought of Andy. I really adore knowing that our children are thought of in these crazy and mysterious ways. :)
In gratitude for your thoughts and I\'ll be thinking R today! RASTA LOVE ROCKS! Joanie
I think it is wonderful that you have found a balance in work and R and R. And I think it is equally wonderful that you are able to affirm and validate your successes. How healthy that is and a good example for us all!
Such a tribute to Andy it would be to have a grove full of beautiful pear trees--all bearing fruit and providing delicious sensory input on all levels! I surely hope that succeeds...such a neat idea!
Loving you and Andy,
Donna
I am Rejoicing in all of your \"R\" verbs.....good that you can keep a clear head and rise above the chaos and do what needs doing....I love inmemoryofhattie\'s RAH...RAH...RAH...for SaRAH.....so I will REpeat it....another \"R\" comes to mind after that long list....REfreshed.....has to be how you feel at the conclusion of a long list of accomplished \"Rs\"........love for you and sweet \"Annoo\"......, dale, brandon\'s mom
Wow you sound like you are doing quite well . Hope the R\'s continue in a positive way. Hugs,Inga
It makes my heart happy and light to read your words today - you inspire me dear Sarah to REACH for new heights of stillness and REST in the knowledge of a job well done. You are my own little miracle I carry in my deepest of solace places for comfort and RESPITE. ROCK on and ROCK out with a gazillion pears in honor of ANDY!!! Love Suzzanne
Hi Sarah, so glad you got to spend time with De. She\'s a love! And please, do toot your horn because rising above despair and accomplishing what you do everyday IS something to be proud of. Love to you and Andy, Linda