Went to a grief counseling session arranged by Four Seasons Hospice. People need to be aware of what they are attending as some groups as not reputable. This one is organized and lead by the hospice group. It meets for six weeks each Monday. I learned a lot my first Monday. Basically, I learned that I'm doing quite well with the support I received from my family, my dear close friends, both volunteer fire departments, and my neighbors on my road. I never feel lonely. There is a difference in being alone and being lonely. I treasure my alone time. Alone allows me to be me. I've never minded being alone......for awhile. By the time the first session was over I knew it would be the only one. The other eight people were mourning more than the loss of a loved one. They were mourning their pasts, their abuses, their head stories. I was more depressed being in the group. What a great insight. Everyone grieves in their own way at their own time.
Two cool weather fronts came through since the weekend bringing drier air and relief from the heat. This morning's temperature was 53 when I got up at 6. I got to walk Konehete Park before going to yoga at the gym. Gardens are winding down. Always a welcomed sight as I get tired of fussing and watering by this point. I've pulled up tomato plants and whatever else looked like it was suffering. Most areas need weed whacking again. Monday I tackled the back tall weeds near the garden. Most mornings forest leaves are dripping from the early mountain fog. Grass and weeds don't dry well until afternoon. I went through both batteries before quitting late morning so my arms and clothes were covered with wet grass shards but it felt good to get that under control. And............ I got to use my new outside shower for the first time. There is still work to be done. Ricky will pressure clean the platform for me t...
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