In the last two weeks, much has happened in my world. Guess which events are true and which are false:
- An unfit mother discards her daughter.
- A grandmother becomes a mother.
- A mother discovers a mass on her spine.
- A mother to many becomes the mother of a puppy.
- A mother’s book is published.
All of the above statements are true. I have been overwhelmed with the sudden squall that has slapped me in the face. I wish I could say I have seen movies and read books and have the time to blog about them. Instead, for the time being, I will have to enjoy your posts from afar.
I can share a photo of a recent hike in the woods at Flagstaff.
Cindy Bruchman 
Such overwhelmingly bad news to deal with, dear Cindy. I feel for you, my friend.
Not much, I know, but you always have my very best wishes, and sincere thoughts from across an ocean.
Pete. x
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You are a fine friend. It’s okay. Everybody gets hit with life-changing events. I felt guilty about not blogging much lately. Can’t seem to get to it.
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Understandable. x
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…but on the other hand, thats a particularly beautiful image, thank you Cindy.
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Yes, well, thanks very much! I liked how the sun lit up the path for me.
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I too have had my Dark Nights.
I pray you will find the Light.
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I’ve got lots of light around me. I will support the women in my life who are in the dark.
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By your comments above Cindy, am I right to assume that not ALL of these events happened specifically to you, but in your group of friends and family? Regardless, so sorry to hear – but that gorgeous photo shows that there is light ahead…
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Yes, that’;s right. Crazy times. Taking fall walks like the picture I posted helps me get through the work week. Thanks for stopping by, John.
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WOW. That is a lot to wrestle with. My very best wishes and prayers as you maneuver through life’s sometimes unpredictable maze.
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Lots of praying on my end. Thank you. All was pretty quiet until two weeks ago.
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Oh Cindy, you don’t deserve bad stuff happening to you. I’m so sorry! Your one shot is absolutely brilliant. At least you can take pleasure in the beautiful surrounds you obviously enjoy and in quiet contemplation you can gain strength to deal with the downers of life.
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Good things have happened. The book, the puppy, gaining a granddaughter. My mom has the mass. I will see her later this week in Illinois to find out what the plan is. Big breath and fingers crossed.
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You are in your thoughts as you face many challenges. Nice you have that positive mind frame to deal with it all.
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I believe it is the secret to life. Choose to dwell in the negative or dwell in the positive. It’s a conscious decision with predictable results.
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Like all the best photographers, you are chasing the light. and like all true artistsm the dark is chasing you. but your work keeps you steps ahead of it.
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like the best photographers, you are always chasing the light. and along with all true artists, the dark is chasing you. but your work keeps you always steps ahead.
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That meant a lot.
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Bless you, Cindy. The enormity of what you have been faced with is difficult to imagine.
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I appreciate the kind thoughts. So far so good. We are managing the blows and trying to get through them calmly.
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You are a hero, you know. Really.
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I feel pretty ordinary. But thank you, Jennie.
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You’re welcome, Cindy. 🙂
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And the sun in the glorious photo is just perfect.
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Thank you so much. I really needed the light.
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You are welcome. That’s the same light that fill me up.
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I am so sad to hear about some of the things that happened to you lately 😦 I hope everything can get settled, so you can feel happy again. While 2, 4, and 5 are happy things, numbers 1 and 3 are just so sad. I pray that things will get better for you. Once again, I love the pictures you posted 🙂 Anyway, keep up the great work as always 🙂
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It was a strange time because the news I kept getting was either horrible or good. Certainly the book is a joyous occasion. The puppy brings joy. The other events, quite a few tears. Quite an emotional roller coaster. I’m happy to report that my granddaughter who has come to live with us is an angel and is a delight in the household. So the mother who discarded her, as far as I’m concerned, doesn’t deserve her. She won’t have the opportunity to say or do another mean to her. The last one, my mother, I will see her on Thursday and find out the news about the mass. Life dishes up catastrophes and what can you do but try to “Keep calm and carry on” as W. Churchill advised. Thank you for commenting, John.
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What a shocking amount in a small space of time. I know you will be OK though and you will get through it.
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Standing back I marveled at the oppositional pull and push of events — all causing tears, all happening at once. A strange moment in a life when that happens. Fubar.
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I hope you know we are all here for you as much as you need us.
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I don’t know how it’s possible that “virtual” people from half way around the world care, but I’m glad!
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That really sounds like a lot going on at once. Hope you are okay and weathering the storm.
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Hi Abbi. Yes, I’m good. It will be hard to visit my mother. She’s the one with the mass on her spine. We discover the results of testing and will know what the next steps are. I pray it’s benign. The worrying will eat one alive!
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It’s difficult to find the right words in the face of this post. I do admire your positive attitude, and like everyone else my thoughts are with you and your loved ones.
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Thank you Paul. Life is overwhelming right now, but it is part of life. One day at a time.
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