Saturday. An easy day, regular chores: laundry, gardening, and just catching up on life. Received news that my friend’s partner has passed. After finding out, T and I spent time quietly grieving and thinking of our friend and their children. Specifically, thinking about how we can best support them through this difficult time.

Mother’s day was Sunday. The kids gave me picture frames and homemade cards. T gave me a gift card to Nordstroms (my favorite clothing store) : I have plans to upgrade some pieces in my wardrobe that are worn-out. T also made a pancake breakfast, with strawberries, walnuts, and whipped cream.

Sunday evening, some neighborhood kids came to play. The whole weekend I found myself in a pensive mood, with intermittent grieving. May my friend and their children find solace in the life memories.


9 responses to “Introspection”

  1. Elisabeth Avatar

    I’m so sorry for your loss. Things like this always make me want to squeeze my kids so tight and never let go. Glad you found rays of joy in a hard time of grief.

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    1. Daria Avatar
      Daria

      Thank you, Elizabeth, you wishes will be passed along.

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  2. Grateful Kae Avatar

    I’m very sorry to hear about your friend’s loss!

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    1. Daria Avatar
      Daria

      Thank you, Kae. I will pass it to her.

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  3. Kyria @ Travel Spot Avatar

    Ug, loss is hard and I think that we each grieve in our own way. I hope that your time with family gave you some joy in an otherwise sad time. My friend’s mom passed on Valentines day and he has been so stoic, but I do feel that it is times like this (Mother’s day) that are the hardest to get through, so I just try to be there for him if he needs me.

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    1. Daria Avatar
      Daria

      Well said, thank you for stopping by. My friend has been so strong.

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  4. San Avatar

    Oh, I am so sorry… I am catching up (as you can tell) and just read that your friend’s partner has passed. I am so very sorry for her loss 😦

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      Daria

      Thank you so much- I will pass your wishes to my friend. She has been very strong.

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