Sunday, December 6, 2009

Peace is a State of Mind

Last night well number one I don't drink only socially and I was taken with all that has been happening. And well with family this has not been an easy things but I find that you move beyond things. There are several things that come to mind my offline life as well as right on here. I will write a story as time allows, unfortunately my brother is not making it here. I have done this before many times as I wrote last night with "proud". I think in many ways sometimes we do reach out and finding that center/centre of what your being is linked within purpose. I have come to a conclusion with a few that I have invited as that you can't push. All you can do is write for your own very self. Tomorrow I will be meeting with the head of Neurology tomorrow at 4pm with regards to my father. I think I have made it clear whom my father was as well as my mother and how especially it has effected not only my family there are a few cousins from her side that are terrified with what is going to happen. As of today she is doing alright and I am not going to do what I had done before in posting pictures of her nor him now at this point I am a reserve in that area. As well, I have to meet with the banks and tend to things and well it's been something and I guess it came out last night. Today I found my own balance as best as can be. When in need what I have found is not to be too proud to lean on someone. As that is life. Today I went to this tree after the hospital. But within it all do we find reason within everything in life. Here I feel maybe we "retool" our thoughts and perhaps again go another direction after all is done. I know this is not going to be a typical Christmas Season here, but you just accept it. And I am going to go on writing as I do and it may be a maze but it's just me. As I mentioned yesterday I wish I had the ability to talk on here as I am much more of a vocal person. But the writes stand for themselves and for those that I have tried to re invite well it simply is what it is. One certainly does not think that these things will happen and they do and for me I just have to go with the flow. To a point that is. So it's been something and I have not put my own medical issues aside nor my retraining. As when one gets so caught up in situations one will tend to depersonalize. And that just isn't me.

While I was at the hospital I had one lady come up to me and ask me whom I was. I get this so much and I am not being arrogant. This seems to happen all to often now then. When someone approaches you and asks you whom you are. She was sitting at a table and while I was grabbing a coffee, I had this happen and maybe it's the voice. Maybe it's within the way a person conducts themselves - I really don't know. But I sat down with her and we had an amazing and very nice talk. Perhaps there are other people that are looking for someone else to hang onto during times however she seemed fine. Actually very intelligent. And no I don't go and get a picture. It's just not my way. And I have mentioned it before that there is coming a time for a good change for me but first for me and maybe it's part of how I was brought up family comes first. If I was still married that would be first and foremost, but that is not the case right now and I don't think that I am behind the ball. Sometimes you just surrender to what things you face and as I have always said you flow with it and maintain that certain area that maintains the flow. I could be angry but it's useless to do that as it really does not take one very far.

Let it Be last night was as song that after speaking with my brother on the phone I knew that he was upset and although he is older than me by seven years it seems since I was in my mid twenties it's always been like this. Thereafter I knew that he would not be making it as I found this morning that really didn't surprise me as Blaine, my brother has always been reluctant to face certain things - especially like this, so I called him and told him how things are and for now there is no emergency and tonight can be one of ease for me as it's been a long mile in a very short period of time. But today is a decent day.

And rather than focus on tomorrow, I live within the moment.

 

35 comments:

  1. glad to hear you are staying within your flow........you will be alright.

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  2. one day at a time my friend..just one day...huggs

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  3. You sound like you're in a good spot right now for yourself Jack. that's good. {{hugs}}

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  4. Sometimes, one hour at a time... I've gotten through some rough spells that way.
    Jack, it sounds like you have your head on straight and your heart's in the right place,
    but it is still emotionally draining. Add to that you must make many decisions alone and it's not easy to do.
    No one can do more than their best, and I feel certain you are doing your very best.

    Blogging is a venting release for some people...And that's a good thing. Hugs

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  5. Yeah ... we have to take it as they come. Today and tomorrows are things we should look upon and anticipate.
    Glad to know your coping up ... and yes live w/in the moment. And do appropriate things w/in ...
    Hugs

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  6. It's a relieving day to be very honest.

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  7. To be calm in the middle of a storm is a blessing.

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  8. Yeah did, as I have been on the go and I took a nap - why not! Thanks Karen - looks for his glasses :)

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  9. Dont forget to copy my latest journal. Spread the word.

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  10. I literally always loved to write at night and well Frani this has been a good release indeed.
    I am literally doing my up most but you need to take that self time but one can fixated on
    one thing. Tomorrow will be some more in the morning and then afternoon and probably - well
    we shall see about the evening. I has gotten cold here now we were very spoiled with
    how the weather was up to just two weeks ago and now it's that time of the year but
    we don't get much snow here in this part of Canada. But the cold - Yes :)

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  11. Heather yeah...I was never one for holding back but I guess it's age
    or the brain can only take so much and here is one > Winston Churchill used to take naps every four
    hours during WW2 - it got him throught...

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  12. GG I am and there is nothing like ordering in pizza with extra cheese...
    And at 6pm it's dark as 11pm.

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  13. amigo remember that saying "alone in a crowd"?---sometimes family is like that---for some of us we understand that it is our journey alone-----i have found that when i try to depend on someone things can get harder--when i know i am alone be it with action or decision i take responsibility and move ahead-----we all long for help and comfort and guidance ---but there are times when what we long for are not what we need-----and then we learn to trust our self however hard however disruptive to the family--------and then there are times when our healing comes from a pizza with extra cheese----take each moment as it comes.......................

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  14. Amiga I have not alone in a crowd if you read the blog. Actually my family has spent money within a few hospitals and foundations. But yeah there is nothing like a slice of pizza....jajaj.

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  15. Hi my friend, in working with the elderly , i see a lot of times that it is one certain person that gets stuck with all of the responsibility of taking care of the elderly parents, my heart goes out to you, there are organizations that offer help with children caring for their elderly parents, and medicare pays for all of it, if you can talk to the social worker in the hospital she can give you a lot of info, i have worked for companies that provide this help , at this time i am working on my own,, i was out having dinner the other night, this man came in with a lady in a wheelchair, the man was so irritable, he was rude, i knew right away that he was trying to take care of his wife on his own who had Alzheimer's, we talked before i left , He was so eager to talk, he told me that he had the full responsibility of his wife, , i know he feels isolated and helpless, i advised him to get some help with her, ,you and your family are in my prayers,

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  16. I see what you do now Silvia and this is great I read your blog and it's always a great one. I thank you and I have been doing fine. I am not isolated nor and I literally am fine I know that this shall pass and I do thank you. I totally understand what your saying and I do not feel isolated and I will write on this and here again I wish I had voice. But for now I do wish to say that you have a very nice blog....very nice! You are and advocate.

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  17. i think you have a good outlook and the fact that you share here with your "net" friends will help you get through any tough days.
    we do what we need to do and we should never "sweat the small stuff".
    i hope you have a good week!
    lt

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  18. I do and everyone does before this time I didnt realize it but I am very very happy in writing to all. I will have a great week and as well I love writing and I am just about too and as well I am going to read a few pages. It's all good. Linda it's all good. I just right now don't wish to get too large if you know what I mean.
    I like all and whom I have on here now.

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  19. Taking things one day at a time is best when stuff is happening. Too bad your brother won't be there to help and support, but you seem to be doing OK at the moment. My thoughts and prayers are still with you and yours.

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  20. You know it's funny as I feel fine with everything. And I just had a friend over and well I am not alone and I think that there is something good that comes out of it all.
    And again I say thanks on this Sunday eve to ya....believe it or not there was a family from Vietnam that were here and I was helping them with there papers for employment and there is a gain when you do something for someone else. Thanks Sky.

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  21. You would never in you mind believe literally whom I had over tonight! I didnt expect it and they came without calling but it's worth a write later...and hugs back to ya!

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  22. Balance is a necessity and please remember to take a few precious stolen moments for YOU ... to refresh and breathe. {{HUGGS}}

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  23. It is very difficult caring for aging parents. You have my thoughts.

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  24. What is a typical holiday season, anyway? Is there such a thing? It is the time for family, friends, and faith. It is an attitude of the heart, a condition of the soul. It is the time to cherish. So cherish each day and what it has to bring. Not every day will be good, not every season in our lives will be happy or problem free, but we hold each one dear no matter what. Sending you warm thoughts during ths time.

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  25. This just happed recently but thanks and as well thanks for the acceptance...

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  26. I am actually please with all that took place today's date and so true with regards to the season but I do have a special thing I am doing for this season Susan..
    I know so well what you mean....but there is something offline that I do have planed but keeping that to myself for right now...

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  27. I am reminded of the poem about the serenity to accept what can't be changed, the courage to change what can, and the wisdom to know the difference.

    That is funny about people asking you who you are. Everybody is somebody, after all. :-))

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