I'm sure you've noticed that I haven't posted since the start of this month. After the events in February and the reflecting I did post-visit home I think I needed some time to myself. I admit that being so vulnerable was a bit scary. Instead of continuing to face myself it seemed easier to avoid every thing. And to further this trend of honesty let me say this: I am still avoiding many issues that should be addressed in my life. On the bright side I am coming back in April ready to continue untangling (I'm constantly finding more loose ends by the way).
Mom and I took a mini-road trip to Spooner so that we could take care of some insurance business (because of my accident last month and getting a new car); while in town we stopped by our old house that we rent out.
While we were talking with the lady renting our house I noticed the neighbor in the yard! The crazy lady, Shirley, has been a dear friend of mine for many years. My parents started sending us kids over to help her garden and do other chores as punishment but I didn't mind one bit. She was a recovering alcoholic and devout Christian. Mentally unstable off-medication she offered insight into the tortures inside my own teenage mind.
When I moved away in 2005 she started to write me letters and send me little gift packages filled with trinkets and handmade crafts. Faithfully she wrote even if I failed to respond for a few months. Shirley has been a woman of strength and courage, brutal honesty, and humourous rants against men! It's been 6 and a half years since we had shared each others company so when I saw her come out into her yard I bee-lined over.
Though we only had a few minutes to catch up (mom was anxious to get home) it was a precious reunion. It was almost awkward sitting in her living room (which is also her bedroom) and being face to face. It was almost like no time had passed at all. She told me a few tales of bad doctors and the gov't cutting her assistance. She's doing well though, which is comforting because I worry about her. I know that one day she won't be there sending letters.
Sorry for the horrid photo quality. This unplanned reunion left me with my phone-camera. Ps. These are the only photos that we have together! Look forward some great prose this coming month along with an update on my loose-ends and resolutions! Can you believe that we're already a third of the way through this year?! oh, lastly... thanks for all of the support and comments; and for checking back through out the month looking for more. My friends and followers are amazing!
Nice post baby, just remember, life happens with time and in time life happens. Don't get too anxious to have resolution to issues, sometimes you just need to be patient and resolute within yourself and things will work out...ummmm that sounds really hokey, but I think you know what I mean. Be yourself always, be true to yourself always and and don't settle for less than the best (your best) and life will be good! Love you...mom
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