It has been difficult to do anything lately.
Both my mind and my body are off balance.
Mr Flower lost his father in April and his mother in May.
They lived close-by. I must remind myself that their house is empty.
We stop by to mow the grass, feed the fish and water the plants.
but the house is empty.
There is much to be done now that no one is home.
My arm is in a sling. It hurts to type, or drive, or sleep.
I watched this heron this morning.
It flew through the breeze to land on this dead tree.
It perched perfectly on the thin dead branches.
It walked along the branch with perfect balance despite the rolling waves below.
Focused and graceful. Safe in its own coordination.
Poised on a precarious perch.
It is centered, not scattered
by sadness and pain.
I envy such balance, while I sit in my sling thinking of an empty house.
FLOW
floweralley 
I am so sorry for your pain and loss. So much to bear, be comforted in knowing I feel your sorrow. Lovely photos and thoughts. Take care of yourself and your Mr. Best, Kim
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I dislike sharing sadness, but it is part of the whole. We cannot be genuine if we hide the ugly. Thanks Kim. That purse!!! Inspiring
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I agree, truth first.
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These are trying times, I hope your arm heals soon.
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Idle hands make one crazy in the head! Thanks Queen
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This is sadly true! Maybe you should take up quilting? Your taste in fabric is wonderful.
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‘Tis true
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Flow, I’m so sorry to hear of your recent losses and injury. Condolences to you and your husband. I hope the sadness will recede and balance returns soon. We’ve had a Blue Heron flying overhead the past few days. They are awesome birds.
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It seems impossible that they can fly with their neck outstretched like that…but they can.
Life lessons from a bird again. Hi Ho
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Heron symbolizes self reflection, your visitor sends you this message. I’m sorry for your pain and loss, Flow. Allow time to heal. ❤
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Thanks Eliza. Nature sends me messages every day. I will heal, but more slowly than I like. It’s June for goodness sake! Why couldn’t this happen in November? Ha
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❤
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A sad period rendered in a beautifully poetic manner
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Thank you Knight. I remember a sad time in your life. I am trying to glean wisdom from the painful experiences.
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They help to make us who we are
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Sorry about your loss, and the arm too. Wishing you all the best and a rapid recovery.
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Thank you Cathy. It is hard to visit my garden and not pull weeds. I am trying to ignore them and focus on the flowers.
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I am so sorry. So much loss in a short time frame. Sending lots of love and prayers to you.
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Abbey seized the day before Nana’s funeral, so I am her Uber to work again this summer. Mark is holding up well. Bless him. My arm is improving slowly. Thanks Natalie
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So sorry for your loss and your arm. Praying for you. 😊
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