
Short days, the candle is nearly out. Darkness floats by my eyes as I look into the garden. Cold wind and rain is making it chilly and damp. Memory tugs at my mind, pulling my mouth down at the corners. But I caught myself laughing a couple of times today.
Where will I be at the end of next year? Will I find the safety and solace I seek. Will I manage on my own. Decades of being a couple makes it difficult to predict. I’m trying to explain how I feel about things. I feel like I did when I left school after that being my whole life. The cliff edge is close, my hubby could climb down cliffs while I cowered at the top. I don’t like them. I want to be settled and secure. Oh well, we will see….

I deeply share your feeling of melancholy, uncertainty, and even moments of unexpected joy during such significant life transitions. I truly hope that with each passing day, you find more moments of peace and relaxation. Wishing you strength and comfort as you embark on this journey towards a new sense of settledness and security.
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I understand your feelings, Chris, but no one is safe and secure. We are stronger and more resilient than we know until we’re tried and then we often surprise ourselves. As the days lengthen I hope you’ll be able to rediscover your things in your life (choir, painting, studio) and see how formidable you really are. It won’t be the same and you’ll always miss him, but I’m sure that with all your gifts and sweet spirit it will be something wonderful. ❤️
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Oh I hope so. It’s too raw at the moment. Little things upset me. But then I have to be strong and stubborn X
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I think the trick is one small thing every day. ❤
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I went shopping today for the first time in a week x
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Yay! Just like that! ❤
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It will be a new year and you will be okay! I hope you find peace and new beginnings, keep writing and creating, it’s the best therapy! 🫶🤗
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Thank you Tiffany. Wishing you all the best for 2024 and the future
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