You wallow in self-pity for a day or 2. Feel sad. Go for a chai tea on soy, at your favourite cafe and stare at the people passing by - wondering about their circumstances.
You pull yourself together by bringing home a cheese platter for the family, aiming to create some tone of conviviality.
You cook a big batch of minestrone, contemplating jumping in the pot yourself.
You play ping-pong with your daughter because you know it makes her so happy.
You sit out on the deck, in the sun the next day, wearing a big, floppy hat and even bigger sunglasses that cover your dark eyes and you think of the positives - as there are so many.
Should my life stop in one instant - I could not be more unbelievably lucky and happy. I love you Lily and Paul. This little family of ours, of the three of us (five including the dogs - and they are always included) makes me exceedingly happy.
The recipe for our Minestrone comes from the book titled 'Velvet Pears', by Susan Southam. The book itself is beautiful, the recipe is fool proof and the end product is gold. Can be googled, but I recommend buying and savouring the book.
Hi Tracey, I've been thinking of you the last few days hun. I hope you're ok, it sounds like you're down but cheering yourself up. Your minestrone looks devine! I've never made minestrone before so I might have to steal your recipe :)
ReplyDeleteI hope your week picks up and if you feel like a chat then please don't hesitate to email me, just click the 'contact me' button on my blog.
Sending big comforting hugs your way,
Jxx
Oh Tracey, I am so sorry to hear that you have been feeling down. You have so much to be thankful for and I am glad that you are reminding yourself of that. If you need some one else to tell you how wonderful you are I can do that for you, my talented sweet friend! xx
ReplyDeleteOh sweet girl! I am so sorry to hear that you have been going through a tough time. I think you are amazing for being able to see the positives and to turn things around. You do have so much to be thankful for, but also remember a day or two of wallowing, can sometimes be good for the soul. I think you should do whatever you need to, but please know you have a friend here that wishes you every happiness, and who also wishes she lived closer so she could give you all the hugs you deserve. Thinking of you...and now I am also thinking of your delicious looking Minestrone:) Hugs to you Tracey ~ Tina xx
ReplyDeleteTrace I really hope you are ok?Is everything alright Trace? I have been thinking about you heaps and hoping all is well with you.It sounds like you have heaps of support just from the comments ive seen. I love you and am praying for you. Lots of love Cath xxxxx
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ReplyDeleteI just reread my post and it sounded very melancholy. I am sorry, I didn't wish to incite sympathy, plus my phone has since been running hot ala text messages of concern!
We all lose our Mojo from time to time, don't we? Gosh - I hope so! I mean, I don't hope so, but we are all however, women, albeit, human, nonetheless.
CATH - the honesty on my blog, was a result of something you said to me once - about having a blog and being honest, der... But you are right and I commend you on your honesty. No one really wants to hear half a story.
But I have a personal diary and a blog and the 2 intertwine, however, where one draws the line is difficult. My blog is upbeat and happy most of the time - I try to focus on the positive aspects of everyday. But sometimes honing in on the pits and low points are equally as necessary and character building, thus my straight forward and honest post this evening.
As I write this post, I am watching Lily's little chest rise and fall. She has fallen asleep on Paul, on the lounge in a cocoon of love! She is wearing my pink brunch coat with white love hearts on it, that she had earlier been 'dressing up in' -
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ALL - DEAR FRIENDS, IS RIGHT WITH THE WORLD - !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cath - I am pleased your lunch with the girls was wonderful - wish I could have made it.
Here's to a lovely tomorrow.
Tracey x o
Oh Tracey, I hope you get to feeling better soon. I totally understand, sometimes we all lose our mojo, it happens! I wanted to thank you for your sweet, touching comment on my blog this morning. If it makes you feel any better, you made my day. I know that for me, when I help someone else I always feel better, so I hope you feel just great! XO!
ReplyDeleteDarling girl. You are in my thoughts and my heart. Sending you much love, warm hugs & sunshine. xxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteI have a beautiful caring husband and a lovely home and friends but I must confess I find basic functioning a little harder when I have pms.Im still my happy usual self but just feel a little anxious at times.So that is my honest answer to your first question lol wishing you hadn't asked.
ReplyDeleteAs for the answer to your second I have set some really strong life rules for myself lately that I ADHERE TO this helps me in my daily life.In particular these rules have helped in the new challenges I have been set at work.
Also I find drinking in the warm Coffs Harbour sunshine is like a form of magic for the soul it makes me feel fortunate humble lucky and alive.
I love the image you paint of Lily sleeping.I love you also very much.Enjoy your weekend I,ll check your blog for an update monday.Eric and I are off to Taree for the weekend.xox
Hi Tracey, I hope mojo is fully restored by the time you read this! But if not, no sweat...you do what you need to do to get it back..or not! Velvet Pears is such a lovely book isn't it, as is the place that inspired it. Missed going there on my last trip to the coast but perhaps in spring? Hope work is treating you well and that your lovely family is loving you back as much as you love them...I'm sure they are x
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