Hey there, blog friends.
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Welcome to the beginning of a whole new week. What a lovely weekend we had around these parts! We were productive and also had time for time for relaxing and spending time with friends. Come on in...
You may recall that I reduced my corporate work hours to have Friday's off in order to pursue yoga and hospice work. I completed my hospice volunteer training in June and have been waiting to receive my first assignment. Well, Thursday afternoon I got the call, and Friday morning I visited my first hospice patient.
I had a moment Friday morning as I was getting ready to go where I wondered what in the world I was doing. I called Doug and he soothed me - reassured me that I could do this... And I did.
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The patient I'm assigned to is so lovely. And as "luck" would have it, she has a great deal in common with my mom. They were both born in the same year, born in the same state, worked the same profession all their lives, and my patient even has a daughter my age. When I first walked into her room I was struck by her lovely appearance - she even resembles my mom in a way. Petite build, impeccably groomed, at the end of her life yet still a grace about her.
It was awkward for both of us at first, but by the end of my visit we were connected. Hospice is sacred space, and I'll visit her every Friday until she's no longer there for me to visit.
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In the meantime, life rolls on. I've managed to stake my sunflower sprouts to keep the turtles from plowing them down. The ones in the photo above are doing so well in their habitat.
Doug and I had friends over for brunch yesterday. Doug's friend is also our electrician, so he's seen our house remodel in progress, but his wife hadn't seen it since we first got our keys. It was so fun to show her all of the changes around here. I made
baked French toast with blueberries, a fruit tray, deviled eggs, and stuffed mushrooms. Yummy!
And after brunch, I made art.
I've been wanting draw mandalas with a Sharpie pen on canvas and it felt so good to get this idea out of my head and out through my hands. I've been collecting words cut from magazines, and though these aren't glued on yet, I'm thinking they will be...
After the orange hues, I went blue...
Ah! Looking at these photos makes me want to stay home on this Monday and create more! It was overcast yesterday, and we had a big thunderstorm and lots of rain during the night. Bam! Woke us up at 3:00 a.m. with some crazy thunder. But alas, there's yoga to be practiced and corporate work to be done, so here I go.
Ahhh...a whole new week awaits.
Wishing you a great one, sweet friends!
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8 comments:
Great what you're doing at the hospice. I actually really enjoy talking to the elderly and find it so much more straightforward than with many a younger generation. Sounds as if they picked a good match for you and I'm sure you'll be the best of mates in no time. Look forward to hearing more.
I know that you will be bringing so much positive energy, joy & love to your Friday visits with your hospice friend.
I like your mandalas with the words on them, although I will admit to being drawn to the shades of blue rather than orange. Your sunflowers are progressing, all of mine have been eaten as either the seed or new shoot by the naughty & overly abundant chipmunks.
Corporate work vs the crafty - ummm I know I know it is our corporate lives that currently pay for the crafty life.
I am sure your presence at the hospice wil be most welcome :). And good to hear that you are fitting in some craft work and art into your very busy life. I like the look of the mandalas on canvas very much - adding words will add another layer in several senses of the word?
Glad to hear your first hospice session went so well; it sounds as though you are suited for this blessed work. Dinner with friends is always good. I think blue and orange are a natural color combo - those pieces look promising. Have a fab week!
I meant to post a comment on IG but I love the mandala on canvas ~ looks so GREAT! And I love hearing more details about your hospice time. It warmed my heart to read that ~ I can just imagine how much your time there meant to your patient.
You had the perfect mix of activities for the weekend. A little volunteering, work, friends, food and fun! The backyard is really coming along too. Love turtle town!
Hospice work is so important; I'm glad your first visit was so meaningful. Your flowers are beautiful, and I love the mandalas on canvas. Looking forward to seeing more of them.
Hi Deb, glad to read that you are doing well and finally moving on to the next phase of your 'professional' life with hospice. And making art! Hope the rest of your summer is a good one. <3 Laura
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