via Daily Prompt: Pamper It does not come naturally to me, taking care of myself as if I were a porcelain doll. Or perhaps some fragile nymph in need of solicitude. Perhaps I am being overly censorious. I do not mean to demean those who take an interest in such things, and themselves. I am admiringContinue reading “Full spa treatment (repeat)”
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Burt’s memorial plate, my memory
The plaque in memory of Burt is in its place in the God’s Love We Deliver kitchen. I will be checking it out in person soon. It’s fair to say that, in fact, time dulls memory. You want to remember all the highlights from years together. At least I do. And, mostly, I can. SomeContinue reading “Burt’s memorial plate, my memory”
Feels good
Pulling out some nice pieces from the dresser, I realize if its got a label, it was a gift from Burt. When I say label, I refer to name brands, like Sigrid Olsen or Jones New York. The clothes that I bought for me tend to be either unknowns or Old Navy. Burt’s gifts toContinue reading “Feels good”
Documented
The photos I display on every surface document Burt’s days with Lewy Body. Everywhere, there are pictures of him as the disease progressed and some of us at ballgames or on walks by the river. It’s a 10 to 1ratio. What strikes me in the pictures I snapped during our journey is the joy IContinue reading “Documented”
The celebration
In February, on the 25th- yes, I know it’s still 2 months+ away- it will be one year since Burt’s passing. It feels like it’s been so much longer. Not just because he had been going [or gone] for the better part of five years before that. The not-quite a year has moved slowly, draggingContinue reading “The celebration”
Thankful
With Thanksgiving just a few days past, I realize that I had not completed my list of gratitude. It was such an obvious thing that I hadn’t voiced it: I am grateful for Burt. I am grateful that I met him, grateful that I knew him. I am grateful for every moment I had withContinue reading “Thankful”
Yes, dear, I do
Do I miss you, darling?You, of all people, know.You know I miss you, And, even, I’ll bet, howDeeply I miss you. It isIntense, this absence ofYours. Yes, I miss you,Dear. Yet, also, I live myLife, a life different fromThe one we shared, theOne I miss when I say I miss you, darling, so Much. IContinue reading “Yes, dear, I do”
Listening
I routinely go through my picture trove on the phone. The photos and videos of Burt are starred. This is what stopped me as I went through the cache today. Burt’s voice in these snippets is so sweet to hear. I am so grateful! This one above was the first one I uncovered. It still makesContinue reading “Listening”
Protected
Were you my protector? Perhaps. Yes, I can see you in that light; as My companion, and the one holding Me tight, your arms a protective Circle, you by my side, caring and Guiding. Protecting me, you, my Champion always by my side. You Were my protector. Yes, and my Companion, my friend, my loverContinue reading “Protected”
