Can definitely relate.. a timely post for me as I am going through a major shift, repatriating back to the US from abroad and so much to juggle. It has required the help and hand of many which as you say, is hard for us independent types to sometimes accept. But also realizing this shit is hard!
The emotions are no doubt building... I will leave some special friends behind which will be hard. I will also find joy in reuniting again with my old stomping ground and the treasured friends that still reside there; plus, I'll be more accessible to my college-aged daughter. With years past since I lived there (about 11), I know things will not be what they used to. So while some things are known, a lot is yet to be revealed. So there will be some hands off the steering wheel required for sure ;0)!
Sorry to hear about your friends and the grief that goes with this news. Not an easy path or journey for either of them. Sounds like you and your crew are delivering on the love, comfort and support they need at this time. Who doesn't want friends like that!
Dear writer, The one thing we can rely on is that there is virtually little in this life we can “control”, so I was pleased to see your foot off the gas and the brakes.
I’m so sorry to hear about this impending loss. Illness sucks for everyone in its path. You and your college buddies are the kinds of friends we all crave when the shit hits the fan. Your friend is “blessed” ( not my favorite word either) to have you in her orbit.
Can definitely relate.. a timely post for me as I am going through a major shift, repatriating back to the US from abroad and so much to juggle. It has required the help and hand of many which as you say, is hard for us independent types to sometimes accept. But also realizing this shit is hard!
The emotions are no doubt building... I will leave some special friends behind which will be hard. I will also find joy in reuniting again with my old stomping ground and the treasured friends that still reside there; plus, I'll be more accessible to my college-aged daughter. With years past since I lived there (about 11), I know things will not be what they used to. So while some things are known, a lot is yet to be revealed. So there will be some hands off the steering wheel required for sure ;0)!
Sorry to hear about your friends and the grief that goes with this news. Not an easy path or journey for either of them. Sounds like you and your crew are delivering on the love, comfort and support they need at this time. Who doesn't want friends like that!
Dear writer, The one thing we can rely on is that there is virtually little in this life we can “control”, so I was pleased to see your foot off the gas and the brakes.
I’m so sorry to hear about this impending loss. Illness sucks for everyone in its path. You and your college buddies are the kinds of friends we all crave when the shit hits the fan. Your friend is “blessed” ( not my favorite word either) to have you in her orbit.
Sending love and affection at this tender moment.
Love you so, Sue. From near and far…
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I love this, Abbe—you are an inspiration!