It feels as though I haven't journaled in a very long time, so this will probably be another disjointed ramble...First of all, thank you to all of you. You've been so supportive over the last...ever since I've known you!...and I want you to know how much that means to me. Mom is doing ok, but has had to go on oxygen in the last week.
I feel foolish asking her, "How are you today?" but she always answers, "Fair." and gives a smile and tells me she loves me at some point in our conversation. I've always known my mother loves me, but she was never one to say the words until lately. And she doesn't complain. She holds herself with dignity and a grace I can only hope to one day have.
So many changes this year, coming thick and fast. It's like the world is rocking, or is being shaken like a snow globe and the flakes are still floating, unsettled, right now. There is a very good chance that my daughter-in-law and grandson will be living here by the end of the week. I hope so. Mason is the grandchild who lives nearer, so I see him more often than Josh and Sara Pie...and it isn't that I love him more, but he is joy close enough to hold.
And on the employment front, there is a big change in coming. Our facility will begin phasing out in 2009 because the building is so old it would cost more to repair it all than to build a new one. The Powers That Be are being tight-lipped about the new location. It could be anywhere in the state. And with that in mind and the fact that I wouldn't want to be riffed just any old where, I will begin a new job, out of medical, at another unit soon. I will be working in inmate transfers/classification. It's an exciting venture. I began DOC with medical, and now I'm branching out into unfamiliar territory...which I think is a good thing. I've done and been my best having to think on my feet.
I hope the week is going well for everybody in the Journals community. And before I close this, I would like to say congratulations to Indigo for her award. If I could choose an award to give it would be for poetry/prose, and it would go to her. She is an amazing woman and writer.
Y'all be safe.
7 comments:
Well I hope the employment thing works out for you. It's hard when you don't know which way the wind is blowing. With your Mom just love her and hug her as much as you can, my parents are getting so frail now too. Two years ago they were hearty enough to go to Alaska and the west coast for two weeks...age has a way of leveling the playing field. take care, be well...love, Sandi
Change is good sometimes..what's the old saying? A change is as good as a rest...
Lyn
I'm glad to hear that you are able to spend so much time with your mom. I'm sorry that she has had to go on oxygen, though. I hope the new job venture works out well for you. Sometimes it's good to venture off in a new direction, so at least you are open to that. I wouldn't want to be all up-in-the-air about my job, wondering if I might have to drive further or maybe even move, so I'm sure you are making the right decision. And I know how much it must mean to you to have Mason with you. I hope that you have a great week, too. Take care!
Lori
Sure do miss having you around on a more regular basis. You and mom are in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs, Martha
How are you today, is a greeting that says"I love you" and her "fair" is the same, so go ahead and keep asking. Good luck with the new work, hope things go smoothly.
Smiles, Leigh
Thank you hon! You brought tears to my eyes with what you said about me. You mean a lot to me and I always delight hearing from you. Sorry to hear your Mom had to go on oxygen. She sounds like a beautiful soul and I have to tell you your already following her example. I'm keeping your Mom and the job situation in my prayers on the smoke....Sounds like you will soon have a full house with your daughter in law and grandson moving in. Your in my thoughts dear one, ALWAYS. (Hugs) Indigo
Keeping your mom in my prayers....glad she is saying those 3 little words we all long to hear...I know how much it means to you...but as you said...you've known all along how much she loves you!
Best of luck in the new field of work....I'm not one who likes change....but sometimes...it is a good thing!
Hugs
Terri
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