Thanksgiving rolling in tomorrow, and this one will be a quiet day for us. Just life partner and me sharing our turkey and pumpkin pie.
I am looking forward to unpacking the Christmas decorations this weekend and seeing how they look in our new house.
The family arrived yesterday from UNICEF. I must say, the African wooden figurines fit perfectly with our mission style house and decor.
The cactuses on my window sill are starting to bloom ...
some ...
... more than others ...
Ada is always right here ...
... and Son ... in my thoughts ...
Gratitude is in abundance this year. My thankful for ... list seems endless ... including life partner, our new home, family and friends, and a wonderful place to work, with smart, compassionate, and intriguing students, as well as collegial and supportive faculty and administration ...
... but I must say that the list begins with my therapist.
No doubt about it!
For, this whole year he has slowly, gently, consistently - helped me understand how to acknowledge and, more importantly, experience my emotions - feel my feelings - to the core of my being. Ah yes, it is uncomfortable - even excruciating at times. I cannot deny that. For I thought my defenses and old patterns had kept me safe for sixty years. Indeed, I am getting to know my Self like never before. I seem to be constantly relearning, and realizing realities that are new and different - and there is no turning back.
There are moments when I feel like I am seeing clearly for the first time ... coming into the light ...
... 'Tis the season, all right - from darkness to the light.
And Hanukah begins next week too.
Hm ... so I think I will go down and unpack the Hanukia - clean it up in readiness ...
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just stopping by to say i hope you and your partner are enjoying the holiday season. your cacti are simply gorgeous! :)
Posted by: Sky | December 05, 2010 at 06:40 AM
Thanks to everyone for stopping by and these kind wishes!
Freda, how lovely to meet you. I enjoyed reading your blog too.
Posted by: tamarika | November 26, 2010 at 05:41 AM
You share so much of your thoughts and emotions online and I appreciate your openness and honesty. I love the idea of Christmas and Hanukah decorations. Every Blessing to you and yours
Posted by: Freda | November 25, 2010 at 05:41 PM
Happy Thanksgiving! xx
Posted by: Jean | November 25, 2010 at 07:43 AM
Glad that your holidays are going to be so blessed.
Posted by: Kay Dennison | November 24, 2010 at 12:30 PM