Two weeks ago my mother-in-law Susan died after an arduous six-month struggle with lymphoma. My husband and I spent most of the month of April with her at the hospital, then at a beautiful hospice near our home. It’s been a terribly difficult, yet sweet time.
A few weeks ago Susan said, “When you can find [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘emotions’
May 6, 2009
Death and gratitude
December 2, 2008
Seeing red
A brilliant afternoon sun slanting through a window at the end of the hall.
One flower pushing through the dry leaves of a sleeping garden.
The awareness that this moment is the only moment and that dwelling in anger is a choice.
October 28, 2008
Sustenance
Seeing the riot of autumn leaves lining Franklin Street while running an errand this afternoon. Gold, scarlet, sunflower, burgundy, emerald, bronze, and russet — all set against the low clouds of a dark-grey sky.
Receiving a bowl of spicy red-lentil curry studded with cauliflower, carrots, potatoes, and green beans from my generous husband, who’d spent two [...]
October 17, 2008
People I miss
My grandfather, who helped raise me until I was two. He used to make me laugh by saying “Holy mackerel, kingfish!” over and over again, eyebrows waggling. I’m grateful I had the opportunity to speak with him just before he died two weeks ago and say “I love you” over and over again, one last [...]
