Oh, so many touch points in this week’s posts as always. I, too, am so grateful for my job and my husband’s. Working like mad in this temporary normal and not feeling normal at all. Trying to do more while having a weird head-space of grieving what we’re missing, which isn’t the same as grieving a person, but your comment about how we’re all pining for face-to-face and touch is true. We miss that and we’re mourning that loss of content. Zoom isn’t the same by a long shot. Staying focused on our blessings is where I know my head and heart should be and still I find myself getting pissed off about the unfairness of this happening. Lives lost, work lost, freedom lost, etc. Hearing you once again say that you have to speak what you’re feeling and acknowledge it to help move out of a darker space and moment is a message I needed to hear today. I am so grateful you’re still writing your journey and I always get tingles hearing about moments where people bring Nora to you and how she comes to you in love, gestures, and symbols. Her spirit and love are brightly shining.

I love these posts and I love you. Thank you.

I was especially touched by your thoughts about Nora and the moon. When they see the moon, my stepkids-to-be (whose father died four years ago) always say "Hi daddy." There is something special and magical about that, and I love that you also find the moon to be a beautiful conduit to the people you love.

My mom's favorite bird was a Cardinal and I am grateful that I hear them every day. Like your moon, their 'gentle guidance' says to me that she's watching. It brings me comfort. Enjoy your weekend together.