Happy Mother’s Day!
After a few pretty tough week(s)–a lot of sharp downhills on the emotional roller coaster–today was blessed relief. No heart ripped out of the chest feeling, no longing, little, if any sadness. Didn’t leave the house at all today; Marley served Avery and me breakfast in bed (grapefruit slices, corn tortillas with a smiley face painted in sour cream and strawberries dipped in chocolate.
Later, had my mom and stepdad over for lunch along with our neighbors Anton and Lena and their children and then worked in the garden for a couple hours.
Gardening is such great therapy. Its truly a form of meditation for me. And this time of year, its a great excuse to hang outside, feel the breeze and try to coax something beautiful to grow and maybe even thrive.
I wish I had more time to spend doing it. I know why Mike loved his hours in our backyard.
Lena laughs at me because my feet are often dirty (I garden in my bare feet) but I also usually have manicured toes. It says a lot about me, I guess.