Beginnings and Endings

Recently, Bill and I became grandparents again to the sweetest baby, who wasn’t expected to arrive for a few weeks but is perfect. I love patting his soft little head, marveling at his tininess, and just sitting on the couch holding him while he snuggles and makes adorable infant noises.

And at the same time, we have a close relative who passed away and was, according to the hospice nurses, on the verge of death -  medicated and not eating - and in a minute-by-minute state for the last few weeks.

September has been an emotional rollercoaster.

It’s a time to be happy and a time to be strong, and it will be okay. Life moves on its own terms, and there’s nothing you can do about it.

Our stories keep going, and I will keep sharing mine because you’re listening.