Maiya's got a great sense of self at age two, clearly the daughter of my sister Jen. Like mother like daughter.
I have been trying to live by Maiya's little quote. Doing life on my own and enjoying it cause I like myself. It has been a rough month. I love the summer like no other season but this is the first summer that I can remember that I was happy for the end of August and to start back to work. Anticipating some normalcy again in my life.
During the month of August I decided to keep my life far away from what I was use to. I drove out to Jen's and stayed with her for a while. Had sister time over wine and chocolate cake, watched sports with Dave and laughed with H&M.
I bought a plane ticket to Chicago to spend some time with my friend Bekah (who lives above a trader joes.....perfect). We talked and talked and I cried. She is happily married and went through a devastating heart break before she met her husband. She understood.
After Chicago I drove and spent some time with Bec and Phil. We swam, I cried, she listened and loved me. Phil made us dinner and cookies.
My Dad's calls have been filled with love, support, advice, and plans.
I got to see Linds and Collin. Collin made me cry because he was too nice. We talked for hours and made some survival plans for me. Senya smiled and I'm so glad she likes me!
A couple days after I got back from PA Sarah flew in from St. Louis and we spent time touring NYC restaurants.
Nothing can take away deep pain of the heart but friends and family sure can help to mend it just a little bit faster.
So this is where I am. It's not OK or nice but I know it is just a season. Wounds heal. So here is to the start of a new season in my life.
3 comments:
I'm so glad i get to be added to this list in just a handful of weeks!! I miss you so much friend! I feel like you are someone in my life who has really taught me about knowing and loving oneself; you are such an inspiration and i can't wait to hang with you xx
Jes, we love you so much! There is so much for you to love and like about yourself. You are an exceptional person who lives life with passion, integrity, and strength. Miss you, friend. Wish we lived closer to each other.
Everyone's life that you touch is a little better because you're in it! I'm SO lucky that you're my sister and I love you so much! I'm here for you until the ends of time..
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