tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15437418.post116579190713866403..comments2024-01-05T06:22:43.015+00:00Comments on Rocking Chair Reflections: 2nd Sunday in AdventLindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17141761866483224572noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15437418.post-1165838728717468122006-12-11T12:05:00.000+00:002006-12-11T12:05:00.000+00:00Thank you so much for looking after my mum. You ar...Thank you so much for looking after my mum. You are a great friend to have in a crisis, as well as at other times. But don't take on more than you can manage, it isn't your responsibility to look after everyone all the time. If my mum needs looking after I can be there in a few hours, and I work from home anyway so I can bring work with me. Just tell me know if I need to come back. And thank you Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15437418.post-1165817109606466152006-12-11T06:05:00.000+00:002006-12-11T06:05:00.000+00:00When our spouses died, so many things changed. So...When our spouses died, so many things changed. So many things were out of our control. Now it's a matter of finding a new normal and a new identity. A new us. It is a long and difficult journey, and at times you just have to keep putting one foot in front of the other. <BR/><BR/>Finding the right balance for yourself is a commendable goal. May it all come together for you.<BR/><BR/>Sandy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15437418.post-1165799871739147232006-12-11T01:17:00.000+00:002006-12-11T01:17:00.000+00:00I get the same feelings when I am working outside ...I get the same feelings when I am working outside the home...I am one that enjoys taking care of my family and housework does not bother me at all...when I'm at work I yearn to be home....I know I need to get a job but I have so much to do here for the men in my life (Hubby & son)....TJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11343953446581027685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15437418.post-1165794158125234352006-12-10T23:42:00.000+00:002006-12-10T23:42:00.000+00:00I wish I could be there to help lighten your load....I wish I could be there to help lighten your load. I can't imagine having to reorganize my life and sort through finding a new "normal" in this way. It sounds like you have wonderful family and friends to help you, but you're right -- having time to grieve is very important. I'm sure that those who really love you will be able to understand that you can't do it all. Don't allow yourself to someone elsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12524255841655400982noreply@blogger.com