To All Things There is a Season…
Many have written about these times in which we live. It seems like it is truly a time of change: patterns, thoughts, ways of being. This past week, we have experienced the hospitalization of a child, health issues with aging parents, our daughter’s moving out of state, and now the death of my brother-in-law.
It is mid-August, when daylight hours decrease and the crescendo of the cicadas’ song breaks through the muggy air. It is a time of quiet reflection, of turning inward, of recognizing the gifts I have been given: the gift of love, of family, of friendship.
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piscesgrrl said,
August 17, 2009 @ 1:00 pm
Things seem to come in waves, don’t they? NOT FUN. I”m sorry you’re going through such a rough time. Hugs to you.
patti said,
August 17, 2009 @ 1:06 pm
i love tracy. be well my dear friend.
Karen Carter said,
August 17, 2009 @ 1:25 pm
Hugs from Denver, kiddo. K.
Laura/centerdownhome said,
August 17, 2009 @ 1:33 pm
You’ve really been buffeted about the last few weeks. You always seem to have such a calm, steady center, Debra. The outside things change, but the love at the center remains. xoxo
Cathy Alger said,
August 17, 2009 @ 2:27 pm
Sorry for your loss, Debra.
Amy said,
August 17, 2009 @ 3:16 pm
I’m sorry.
Hay said,
August 17, 2009 @ 5:21 pm
Wow, it doesn’t just rain, it pours. I hope life is looking up.
Eryl said,
August 17, 2009 @ 6:35 pm
I’m so sorry for you loss, Debra. X
rudeek said,
August 17, 2009 @ 11:02 pm
Oh no! I was just thinking today that you hadn’t posted in so long and I was worried if things were ok with your daughter–that’s the last I’d heard. I’m sorry for the loss in your family. Truly. I hope things turn a better corner soon for you.
Lana said,
August 18, 2009 @ 1:12 am
I’m sorry you’re going through the wringer these days. Please feel free to drop me a line if you need to get anything off your chest. Do take care…*hug*
AnnieH said,
August 19, 2009 @ 8:00 am
Great cover of the song. Words to be heard again, and again. Keep breathing, girlie. That’s all you must do for the next few days amongst the tasks. Deep breaths. Hugs and lots of prayers…