Brexit aside, the headlines this
morning were pretty dismal. When I look at images of the West Virginia floods
or the California wildfires, I feel blessed and safe and sometimes I wonder why
I’m immune to all these disasters. Is it where I live? Surely it’s not because
of good deeds. My heart and my prayers go out to people who’ve lost their homes
and loved ones in either disaster.
God or whoever’s in charge, has a way
of putting things in perspective. My walker seems pretty comfortable and safe
today when I view those catastrophes. I may be temporarily housebound, but I
have a dry, safe house to stay in, plenty of food, and a comfortable bed to
sleep in. What more can I ask for? Just glanced at the TV in time to see a picture
of a wonderful rare steak and potato salad—maybe, if I were greedy, I’d ask for
that. Seriously, I often think about this—my cup runneth over while so many in
the world suffer so horribly. Thanking God seems a pale thing in comparison.
My guest blog about writing my way out
of depression was posted on One Woman’s Day (Story Circle Network) this week,
and many folks seemed to miss the point that I had written my way out. I got lots of sympathy and advice
about my depression, so I want to assure everyone it’s gone, vanished, kaput.
Days like today, with its disastrous news, make me realize again that my
depression, caused by this blasted ankle, is a paltry thing in the overall
scheme of the world.
Meanwhile, we’re at it again—downsizing.
Last week, it was books spread on every table of the house and piled high. A
friend came by last night and exclaimed, “It looks so neat in here.” The books
I can live without—and believe me it was a large number because I was heartless—went
to Recycled Books in Denton. So today, it was dishes. Jordan emptied the buffet
and spread the dishes out on the dining table; then she started on
miscellaneous coffee mugs, saying no person needs thirty-five. Pushy, isn’t
she? I reluctantly parted with some favorites, held on to others. She washed
the cupboards and put dishes away neatly. I told her she’d be too tired for the
party she’s hosting this afternoon. But it was good to have company and fun to
dig through treasures I hadn’t seen in a while. She was frustrated when I’d
say, “Well, that belonged to one of my grandmothers but I’m not sure which one.”
We are sentimentalists and are keeping all family pieces.
Tonight Subie Green brought supper,
and I was joined by her and her husband and neighbors Susan and Jay. Great casserole,
wonderful watermelon/strawberry/blackberry/basil salad, and raucous good times.
It’s been a good day.
1 comment:
Judy, I just thought you might be interested in knowing that when he was alive, Father Andrew Greeley (a very good friend---we wrote for the same publisher and he guided me when I was converting to Roman Catholic--always referred to God as "She"---he was of the opinion that man couldn't have started creation, it had to be a woman to give birth to it. Interesting, don't you think?
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