November 28, 2011

• The Simple Womans Daybook 28 November 2011

   

  Outside my window…it is raining. I don’t know what it is doing outside my window in NY, but here in SC it is raining and cool.  The windows are open here in my brother’s house and the cool air is coming in along with the sound of birds.

  I am thinking…about death, a lot lately.  Maybe it is because my father just passed away.  I pray that I do so well when it is my time.

  I am thankful for…my son who gave me the opportunity to be here for my father’s end.  I am thankful for my siblings for their love and faith that sustain not only themselves and their families but those around them as well.

  From the kitchen…I have no clue and I really don’t care. I’m not here for the food.

  I am wearing…jammies.

  I am creating…memories of the time that I get to spend with my family. An unexpected gift that comes with the death of a loved one.

  I am going…to the funeral home some time today to “officially” identify my dad before he is cremated.

  I am reading…The Sayings of the Monks of the Desert

  I am hoping…that my oldest brother is able to make it back to the states for dad’s funeral.

  I am hearing…the sounds of Matt’s kids doing their chores, the birds chirping outside, and the washer doing its business.

  Around the house…it is peaceful and quiet. Matt and Jeanette have this place running like a well oiled machine.

  One of my favorite things…the sight of their dog, Jack, sprawled out on the floor taking his ease.

  A few plans for the rest of the week…details of the death and interrment that have to be taken care of. The funeral mass is on Friday and then shortly after that I will have to make my way home to New York and my former life.

  Here is a picture thought that I am shaing with you…

  

  A beloved memory of Layn, Saturday morning before I dropped everything to fly south.

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