posted February 04, 2014 10:28 AM            

Leafing through it carefully
on a crinkled page
which means everything
you'll find a pressed rose

It is my treasury of words
a favorite thing, I own
a true and dear friend
to curb the emptiness
of feeling alone

I prefer to see it fill your hands
offer a peace of mind
sent with love
a piece of me

posted February 04, 2014 06:55 PM            

I stand back and SEE the Beautiful visuals this Giver makes.

But I want to say that this Poem virtually goes beyond its 'reflection'... It stands as Photograph of quiet Strength, mature Generosity, and "VERY Thoughtful Love" that fills every part of our LL "Pearlty Heart"!....

Lindaland and YellowWax is so blessed to have you here, Pearlty. You add richness and talent to our experience.

posted February 05, 2014 02:27 PM            

Yesterday I was having some daughter moments. I keep thinking to myself this is the last of the terrible teen years I have to go through- I can do it! Kidding pretty much on that, as they are all good girls, but I'm not exempt from getting the testing of boundaries placed on me from time to time.

posted February 05, 2014 03:13 PM            

After all that work, now it's Nature's angelic midwife's developmental job to help the final stages. In the body, there is a time when that "placenta" must be stripped away. It loses its 'spent'-connection from the mom's uterus. If that is not occurring, or pieces are left behind, it can make the mom sick.

It's physical (they move away), it's egoic (afterall they were 'yours'), and ultimately very emotionally-psyche cleansing, freeing, and healthy for you. It's a whole "new beginning"... for you because it heralds a pause and resting for you... Time for re-assessing your wants, needs, desires, and dreams of new plans that will begin after all the resting and renewal period.

It's a rebirth of a NEW kind of Relationship to them. They will now (ARE now) their own separated objective people, that you will enjoy anew.... AFTER the 'cleansing' and a 'rest period'

As the song goes, Just smile.... and know They Love You. *sigh* (hugs!!)

posted February 06, 2014 04:25 PM            

The oldest daughter is 20(soft and cuddly Cancer with a wicked sense of humor)- she's mid-way through her 3rd year of nursing school at the university and her chosen profession seems to fit her nature like a glove. Our middle daughter is 16 (another sweet Cancer )who has lots of friends, and loves having them over here in our home) The youngest (a very independent Aries) is almost 14, her energy is amazing- yet she also has a soft tender side- nurturing me, her friends, and pets sincerely.

My dad stayed here with them a few months ago so I could take a much needed vacation. I asked him how things went upon arriving back home? He said, "they had fun, he enjoyed his week here with them, and remarked how self-sufficient they are" I was pleased to hear that. I feel at ease for arranging future changes of scenery more often and traveling.

posted February 07, 2014 07:00 PM            

Thanks for your wonderful warm descriptions! Awesome...

You've got your head on your shoulders, and all that love in your heart! So great that your Dad is still around to help... That must have been a fantastic experience for them, and him.

I admire the way you are able to integrate your life, not letting it throw you too far off whack. You know when to pull back and take care of your needs. That's great role modeling.

What really impresses me though is the nurturing care you have for one another. That's so beautiful... when there's Love in the House.

posted February 08, 2014 01:13 PM            

Needs have been an ongoing theme. More and more I'm learning the power of the positive no. I'm still somewhat backwards in that practice, but the more I say no the easier it's getting. Sometimes others are a little taken aback, because I have always been reliable, dependable, responsible- so they are dumbfounded when they hear mmm No. It's also new and wonderful for me not to have the after-guilt associated with no, when something isn't a viable option, in my best interest, or suits me.

posted February 08, 2014 01:25 PM            

Craving quiet contemplation
from time bygone
albeit of trivial distractions

Backing-crawling inward
within the contentment
of calming refractions.

posted February 10, 2014 06:25 PM            

... And, Oh my! I feel the music in me once again today... sooo incredibly deep in my soul....

Songs keep flooding my soul today.... (haha, my inner playlist would be a multi-dimensional uber experience if you saw it all at once as a graphic design. Sometimes, I just THANK my muses.... they are SO good to me... I'm the luckiest person! If you could only read my mind, or instantly receive the ethers of my imaginings today........

Peartly--- Read this little story later after you've read this post of mine to you, Okay?... I think you'll really like it?
It had been *bumped* up in LL Central.... This was the 'perfect gift' and 'understanding' brought forward to me, by the Universe, of HOW my Soul has fought and developed over the past few years, and especially for the past few months...
http://www.linda-goodman.com/ubb/Forum7/HTML/000709.html

posted February 10, 2014 09:14 PM            

(You're right, it's too bony-looking). I had to turn Ice Cream into a vegetable! yeah~~ several helpings a day! it worked.

posted February 11, 2014 10:28 PM            

I read your above reply in a flowing and outpouring way as suggested- and it most certainly flows and pours towards something cultivated, nurtured, sprouted, en bloom, and harvested from the divine.

Sometimes with me and giving words-thoughts, less is more so I will just simply say- Beautiful and Thanks.

I read the link/the story provided as well- and the replies that accompanied it. Wonderful guidelines to be had along with unique perspective. It reminds me on any auspicious day- the things we can accomplish whether solely or in unison by just "knowing."

On a personal note I'm tired- my mental energy zapped temporarily. Being close at one with what ails others and putting my all into transference of what I can give is now crying for my own rejuvenation- as it often in the wake of an aftermath does. Strength comes and goes in many forms, however it's amazing to me how it also miraculously replenishes itself.

Thanks again.. my mind is sleepy tonight, but my heart is warm!

posted February 12, 2014 01:12 PM            

Alas for me a good night's sleep- worries and some cares for the time being have lessened. The break in the weather and the sunshine helps too.