Tuesday, October 23, 2018

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Oh Happy Day y'all!

I hope everyone is doing well.

Daddy and I are. We're still adjusting to our new life. I'm beginning to see that it's an ongoing process, just like everything else in life.

As soon as I think all is in order, here comes that ole monkey with her wrench. 🐒

Que sera, sera baby. I'm doing what I can and leaving the rest to that good and great Higher Power that has gotten us this far. 🤗🙏🏾

As usual, so much has happened since I was last here. 👀

Daddy has had two doc appointments, one with his primary and one with his cardio. Both doctors were very concerned about his kidneys (not news) based on his lab results (both sets) but his cardio's office called today to say daddy's labs were "good".

His cardio also said (at the appointment) that we would see a lot of him in the next few months because he wants to monitor daddy carefully. He also mentioned that he wants to see if he can get daddy off of a few of his current meds, to make daddy's life more "comfortable".

Although that word can have a negative connotation for a person whose health is... as unfavorable as daddy's is currently, I'm not reading anything into it because I know where daddy was back in December and where he is now.

While I am a realist, I am also optimistic. Especially when it comes to daddy because I've seen his resilience. The realist in me also sees that he is far from being well. He is, however, doing his best with the hand he's now holding.

He asks a lot of questions about his medications and asks me to explain some things that his doctors have said. I'm honest with him but speak gently.

For example, daddy talks often about buying a truck and going back to work. I always encourage him but remind him that he is on several medications that discourage driving and he'll need approval from his doctors before he can drive again and return to work.

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In other news daddy and I were out the other day, gallivanting. As we were returning to the car, I heard a strange sound. I asked daddy if he'd heard it. He said yes. I looked around but didn't see anything so I continued helping daddy into the car.

The noise came again, louder this time and I realized it was somewhere above my head. I looked at the top of the building we'd just left and saw two black birds. They were looking at me then turned to each other and became more vocal.

I laughed and told daddy to look at the birds and pointed up. I stood outside the car and listened for a while, surprised at their sound. Were they crows? Ravens?

No clue. I needed to do some research.

I watched and listed for about a half minute then left. We had shopping to do and lunch to eat.

Daddy and I went to the closest Goodwill for a few hours then ended up at a nearby Thai restaurant I found by accident. The food ☕🍲🍚🍗🍅 was fresh and delicious. We will definitely eat there again.

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Okay, so back to the BURDS: from what I read online, the pair I saw was most likely ravens. First, they were a pair and ravens are said to travel in twos. (Crows are usually seen in groups.) They also didn't sound like crows. There was no "caw", rather something more pleasing and melodic.

Some of you may know that I believe the Divine Creator speaks to us in many ways. I believe in spirit animals and animal totems, dream symbology and dream interpretation, and lots more.

If anyone is interested, the intel on raven as spirit animal is interesting. Check it out here: Raven Symbolism and here: Raven Power Animal Master Magician Keeper of Secrets. (The second link is the one that resonates best with me.)

I'm not sure what news or event(s) the ravens are heralding for my life but know what I want it to be. I also know whatever it is, it will be for my healing and highest good.

Along with my most recent Lotus Tarot e-mail (which was titled, "The Journey of the Sun"), I feel that blessings will abound and my gratitude is overflowing.

Amen.

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Sad news that relates to a previous post but I can't say which one because I can't reveal the "who":

A person who I was once very close to (and who I'm currently on good terms with) called me a few weeks ago to say he'd lost his significant other in the previous month. I was immediately saddened, knowing how difficult it is to lose a partner.

He said he hadn't told me sooner because he knew I was dealing with my dad's situation and he didn't want to burden me in any way. I expressed my condolences and thanked him for his consideration. We talked a while longer and I assured him that I was available to talk to him any time he wanted to reach out.

Since then we've talked many times, including a recent call. He seems to be doing okay but it's hard to truly assess because of our limited contact.

Everyone's grief journey is different. There is no magic formula for me to send him but I wish there was because I know how devastating the pain associated with losing your love can be. 😩💔

I'm keeping him in my prayers. 🙏🏾

Not to be abrupt folks but that's my time. ⏰ I'm beat. 😫

Smooches to all! 💋💋💋

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