Your granddaughter is so lucky and so are you. As a person with a lifelong anxiety disorder, I can empathize with the terrible feeling that anxiety brings to your body; finding joys in everyday life, and solace in love is a brilliant way to invite peace and balance back in, as much as one can. It makes such sense that you feel calmer knowing when the date for surgery is; now you can focus on getting to and through that day and focus on healing. It’s unambiguous worry that doesn’t know where to land that exacerbates everything.
You have a way with words - this was so beautiful to read. Hope you continue to be engulfed in love as you head off for surgery. Sending you deep healing energy - let us know how you are doing when you can 💖
I’m reading your lovely post with my fourth grandchild in my arms and so share that joy. That’s actually the medal for Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception for grace and protection that you have (cradle Catholic here!) Though I have a complex relationship with the Church, I carry one with me always - she’s seen me through so much and I hope the same for you. I’ll be keeping you in my prayers on Saturday.
Congratulations! And thank you for the clarification- I didn’t check to tell the truth, and I’m sure the friend who gave her to me told me correctly… I’m not processing terribly well at the moment! I’m not a Catholic but I teach at a Catholic school and appreciate all the thought and prayers x
Such a beautiful piece to read. I loved reading of your joy in your granddaughter and of the pleasure of smooth and ironed linen, but most of all I am delighted that you now have a date. Wishing you well on Saturday, I shall be thinking of you.
This is wonderful, Louise, and has given me a boost at the start of my working day. Wishing you all the best for your operation, very glad you have a date.
I loved reading this. You’re a brilliant writer
Sending you and your granddaughter so much love! She’s so lucky to be growing up so close to a loving Nonna like you.
Wishing you all the best for the upcoming surgery. I hope you make a full and speedy recovery.
Thanks Xue, she gives me life :) I just want to get this operation over with and get on with the next bit!
Your granddaughter is so lucky and so are you. As a person with a lifelong anxiety disorder, I can empathize with the terrible feeling that anxiety brings to your body; finding joys in everyday life, and solace in love is a brilliant way to invite peace and balance back in, as much as one can. It makes such sense that you feel calmer knowing when the date for surgery is; now you can focus on getting to and through that day and focus on healing. It’s unambiguous worry that doesn’t know where to land that exacerbates everything.
Yes, that describes it so well!
You have a way with words - this was so beautiful to read. Hope you continue to be engulfed in love as you head off for surgery. Sending you deep healing energy - let us know how you are doing when you can 💖
Thank you Usha, I am definitely feeling the love 💕
I’m reading your lovely post with my fourth grandchild in my arms and so share that joy. That’s actually the medal for Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception for grace and protection that you have (cradle Catholic here!) Though I have a complex relationship with the Church, I carry one with me always - she’s seen me through so much and I hope the same for you. I’ll be keeping you in my prayers on Saturday.
Congratulations! And thank you for the clarification- I didn’t check to tell the truth, and I’m sure the friend who gave her to me told me correctly… I’m not processing terribly well at the moment! I’m not a Catholic but I teach at a Catholic school and appreciate all the thought and prayers x
oh yes someone said the j word
It’s a good one :)
Such a beautiful piece to read. I loved reading of your joy in your granddaughter and of the pleasure of smooth and ironed linen, but most of all I am delighted that you now have a date. Wishing you well on Saturday, I shall be thinking of you.
Oh I am glad to hear you have a date to focus on now, Louise! Wishing you all good things and much relief post-op.
This is wonderful, Louise, and has given me a boost at the start of my working day. Wishing you all the best for your operation, very glad you have a date.
Thank you, Ann x