Gem people show up because they are moved by you and your story, what an amazing person you are!! I remember a friend getting me a massage after my sister died, it had been an awful time cleaning out her flat and boxing up her life and giving things to charity and I realised I hadn’t actually stopped, between work, childcare and grief. It made me weep. I needed it so badly, just to stop and have someone’s hands treat me with care. On a side note I donated a lot of Lynn’s (my sister) art materials to an art facility in an old folks home. To know her materials would help others have me immeasurable comfort. Sending love from Scotland dear Gem xx
What a beautiful gift for you to receive at a time when you needed it most. You’re absolutely right that at times like these gentle touch and care is so comforting. It gives us the space to really allow ourselves to feel the multitude of our grief.
Also donating Lynn’s supplies was a really wonderful thing to do.
Thank you for your love and kind words Claire. I was delighted when your name came up for the raffle. I hope you are happy with your prizes 🥰
Aleks has done such a great job & it was lovely to win something but mostly I’m so happy you guys managed to raise so many funds, and sounds like your trip to India has been very positive for you in both mind and body. Sending love xxx
I am in awe of your beautiful writing and your insight into the difficulties so many of us have in either asking for or accepting help. Thank you.
The fact that I can't immediately think of an answer to your final questions above is telling! When did I last ask for help? Why can't I acknowledge what I've done for others in the past? I'll rise to the challenge of the latter here... I'm remembering cutting my friend's toenails when she couldn't reach that far after a hip replacement. There was washing up to do too... she doesn't have a dishwasher :o)
May your friends be as numerous as the pebbles on the beach where you sat.
Oh wow Julia. I can barely bring myself to cut my kids toe nails so I am in awe of that! Not a gem I’ll be keeping up my sleeve! But the dishes would have made a huge difference too! A lucky friend :)
And not being able to ask for help is a huge one I see many people struggling with. Hopefully we can begin to change that!
Gem people show up because they are moved by you and your story, what an amazing person you are!! I remember a friend getting me a massage after my sister died, it had been an awful time cleaning out her flat and boxing up her life and giving things to charity and I realised I hadn’t actually stopped, between work, childcare and grief. It made me weep. I needed it so badly, just to stop and have someone’s hands treat me with care. On a side note I donated a lot of Lynn’s (my sister) art materials to an art facility in an old folks home. To know her materials would help others have me immeasurable comfort. Sending love from Scotland dear Gem xx
What a beautiful gift for you to receive at a time when you needed it most. You’re absolutely right that at times like these gentle touch and care is so comforting. It gives us the space to really allow ourselves to feel the multitude of our grief.
Also donating Lynn’s supplies was a really wonderful thing to do.
Thank you for your love and kind words Claire. I was delighted when your name came up for the raffle. I hope you are happy with your prizes 🥰
Aleks has done such a great job & it was lovely to win something but mostly I’m so happy you guys managed to raise so many funds, and sounds like your trip to India has been very positive for you in both mind and body. Sending love xxx
I am in awe of your beautiful writing and your insight into the difficulties so many of us have in either asking for or accepting help. Thank you.
The fact that I can't immediately think of an answer to your final questions above is telling! When did I last ask for help? Why can't I acknowledge what I've done for others in the past? I'll rise to the challenge of the latter here... I'm remembering cutting my friend's toenails when she couldn't reach that far after a hip replacement. There was washing up to do too... she doesn't have a dishwasher :o)
May your friends be as numerous as the pebbles on the beach where you sat.
Keep writing.
Oh wow Julia. I can barely bring myself to cut my kids toe nails so I am in awe of that! Not a gem I’ll be keeping up my sleeve! But the dishes would have made a huge difference too! A lucky friend :)
And not being able to ask for help is a huge one I see many people struggling with. Hopefully we can begin to change that!
Big hugs to you xx