A MIND SOOTHING ELIXIR

 Along with many loving messages, here is a deeply meaningful Text I received, today:

Dear Annie, 

 

Thinking about you today and wishing you a joyful Happy Birthday.

 

I have learned so much from you. My sons still refer to you as “The Bag Lady” and, to this very day, they still put away their mess rather than lose their stuff to the bag – a lesson you taught me a long time ago and 

one that Terry is still using with his kids.

 

I’ve learned that marriage cannot  be put on automatic pilot. That both people need to be emotionally involved. I’ve learned that we

can’t read minds so we must lovingly communicate our needs and frustrations in order to grow towards each other. I’ve learned that we can’t wait until the other person catches up – we must Do some-

thing to start the process.

 

I’ve learned from your quirky, unique sense of humor that laughter gives us a sense of well being.

 

I’ve learned how to face challenges not as a victim but as a fighter.

 

To YOU, my Friend so glad that you are a part of my life.

 

Love,

Merle

My reply:

Your loving birthday message is exactly the elixir I’ve needed, over these past couple of weeks.  Having weathered the physical battering of these past three years, my spirit, though positively focused and strong of heart, feels thoroughly worn out.  And knowing full well that it will rebound once The Fixer inside me agrees to retreat, freeing my over-active mind to do little more than rest, my energy will refuel as naturally as had been true in the past whenever I’d crashed, head on into a rubber wall, suggesting my inner resolve to bounce back …

Tonight we are having dinner, outside, at Keegan’s with Andi, Michael, Shainie and Michael.  Our family celebration will be on the 18th.

I love you, Merlie😘

💖👩🏼‍❤️‍👩🏻💖Annie

 

 

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