Tuesday 9 June 2009

Other peoples stories

Today I made my risotto with tears in my eyes. Its not my story to tell. Its not even the story of a close and dear friend. But it is so sad it moves me to my core. My words are inadequate. All I can think to do is cook food for people who have no appetite. So, I cook for them and my children , with love and with tears and with a sense of appreciation of all that I have which is sharpened by another family's loss.

Today I wore my wedding ring on my ring finger. For the first time in over two years. Looking for some sort of comfort. Sentimental and foolish, I know.

Today is one of those days which will be more bearable tomorrow.

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  1. Ditto from me. I'll keep you in my thoughts and hope tomorrow is better for everyone involved.

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  2. goodness, and i thought it was going to be happy tuesday all around...

    big hugs,
    xox,
    /j

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  3. Thanks guys. I'm going to try and smile at some strangers again today.

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  4. I hope today is better than yesterday...

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  5. You did well to post this. Hopefully the comfort from your friends here will give you strength to continue to comfort others. Sending light and healing...

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  6. I am much better today. Sometimes its a shock to come face to face with the fragility of life. But you get over the shock and it serves as a reminder never to take anything for granted.

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  7. prayers and thoughts are being sent to all...

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  8. I saw the end of a rainbow once - only once. In a graveyard, among the graves. I think it was that that made me as superstitious as I am - which is not very, but it did have an effect.

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