Coming Back

The thread did not snap.
It almost did many times,
but it only frayed.

Somewhat better now,
I will start visiting blogs,
may leave comments soon.

Stamina is low.
I will have to pace myself.
I may take a while.

Kindness of Neighbors

In this stressful time,
neighbors come in to help
when I most need it.

Kindness of strangers.
That will lift up my spirits
when nothing else will.

My full gratitude.
It is boundless and sure.
I keep giving thanks.

Where Is the Child?

Subtract a few years,
well, really, more than a few.
Who would you have been?

Would you be someone
expecting life’s full promise
confident of ease?

What part of that child
still remains with you today
to shield you from pain?

The Way to Grace

Unexpected life
following paths less traveled
on the way to grace.

The lessons seem harsh.
They may even feel unfair.
I struggle with them.

Others’ kindnesses
soften my stiff resistance.
They aid acceptance.

No Rest for the Weary

The appendix fixed,
now the cardiac issues
have come to the fore.

This is much harder.
Treatment is less obvious.
Fewer options too.

So stress has not left.
It even ratcheted up.
MS does not help.

Update

We dodged a bullet.
It did fly awfully close
but managed to miss.

Husband is better.
Getting well is something else.
Time will tell on that.

Frayed, weary, and worn,
I am lying low for now.
Thanks for your support.

I'm Taking A Break

Dear friends,

I am taking an indefinite break from posting on this blog. My personal challenges now require all my attention. If I post, it will be sporadic. Thank you for being present with your hope and understanding, even as you cope with your own varied challenges. Many blessings to you.

Judy

Stress

If stress took a leave,
I might have a chance keeping

the MS at bay.

Stress has been stalking
pretending to be friendly.
I just want to flee.

Just give me a break
and stay away from me.
You are not my friend.

How We Spent Halloween

Husband’s appendix
decided it was angry
and wanted out.

So there we two were
early Halloween morning
at the hospital.

Third visit this year
to the emergency room
not for the same thing.