260.→Husband Journey: Water
I’ve been visiting my lake. I take in the light, the air, the color, the sounds. The gift of nature soothes the most disturbed of hearts: my heart has been disturbed. It has been redefining itself, slowly accepting of my new, quieter life. I haven’t had the daily stress of caring for another individual for almost a year though I have flailed at the Universe and have been baffled and unsettled by my fate, like the seasons, I have changed.
The wind I was telling you about, brought a chill: Trust me, I could have rejoiced in 76° temps for the rest of the year with no problem. But the strong, non-stop wind that blew in yesterday eventually morphed into a cold rain making me feel like the dropping temps should be the signal to bring plants indoors. So, I began. My little outdoor paradise is significantly thinned out, and inside it is already crowded, leaving me to scurry for space. I don’t know where I can put the begonias and geraniums. It happens every year. I need a wall stretcher.
The small, blooming orange tree is back inside at its post near a southern window. Safe. But the wind blew a large, potted coleus down and it snapped off at the earth, the roots still buried, now unattached, leaving me no choice but to cut off every branch from the strong, woody stem and then place as many as I could fit, into vase after vase of water for as long as they will last. They will sprout roots and return to a new, independent life.
Soon, I will be spending more time inside. Actually, I have been, in, inside myself, pondering, reassessing, rearranging, reacclimating, figuring out.
I, too, have been cut down by a strong wind. The woody stem that once held me in place, that kept me grounded and rooted to a life, is gone. There has been new growth: Those branches are now in water, without anything tethering them. All I have to do is wait for new roots.
Shers Gallagher
And of life – I’m now reading Ezekiel 47 after an amazing dream. Love you and your precious soul, Susan.
Susan, another great story you wrote.I did come here before. I did not sign out sorry. Love the flower coleuse flower,love your yard and deck. it is very amazing to see your plants. I miss the cats lol! I do feel you have other books you could write .Hope Evan is happy and well. I just know you are busy always.I pray for you and your family and think of you so much. love and be sure you take time to rest.love your Virginia Friend Audrey
I always look forward to reading your writing. You are an amazing person and you are always on my mind. God bless you and Robert. Love, Pat
Beautiful metaphor
so very beautiful,it is so hard to know you grew all this right there, New York, just beautiful. I Love your plants. I do know your plants and veggies have always done great on your deck. So very happy to see you being a little relaxed.I hope you and Evan are well. I know you are busy. I pray for you three, Robert also…..
Love the water sound! I am glad you have it!
Acceptance is hard. Keep taking care of you. I’m so new with plants. You have amazing ones! ❤️❤️❤️