My Daughter
As we sat in the living room, absorbed by the Laker game, our daughter walked through the living room, one arm akimbo ala fin, and rolling her eyes exclaimed, "I'm a shark." She turned and walked through the other way with the same pose swinging her head from side to side, and headed to her bedroom. We are treated to these scenes a few times a day. We swear she is a fairy or a nymph come down to our family to keep us from taking ourselves too seriously!
Serendipity
The serendipitous part of the day was twofold. I met another homeschool mom whose daughter is in gymnastics with my daughter. As we spoke I found out that she was a dietician specializing in diabetes and weight loss surgery. I mentioned I was a Marriage and Family Therapist, and she said "I've been looking for a good therapist to see some of my Patients" She explained that some people come in for weight loss surgery 2 or 3 times and said "they have more going on than surgery can fix." We talked about how to talk to someone about therapy without offending them, and I left her 5 business cards.
Then, we had a Notary over to witness some signatures and when I told her what I did, she was thrilled. She said she had been looking for a therapist for her daughter, and is going to call me when she finds out when she can come in. So, I keep putting the word out to the universe, and I keep getting answered. Amazing.
Poetry
I have also been reading my brothers' third book of poetry. I love his verse, and yet haven't spoken to him in years. I miss him, and must make a point to write him. There is a poem about my Dad's death - he was there along with my younger brother when they disconnected the respirator and he died. My mother claimed that she couldn't be there (which I will also write about someday), and I would have killed to be there, but was 8 months pregnant with Annalisa and my OB said no way.
I will share some poetry one of these days - have some in the works and would like comments. So, I sign off for now.
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- Lisa
- I am a mental health professional, a homeschool mom, and an artist. I create using mixed media, polymer clay and jewelry. Thanks to Mona Vie, I can work 2 days a week,homeschool and do my art. I am happily married, and have 2 beautiful children. Originally from Minnesota, I now reside in Bakersfield. I am Irish and Croatian and interested in geneaology. Hope you enjoy my ramblings.
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2 comments:
I love reading your post. Even though I am living all of this with you, I love to read the way you report on them.
You have a wonderful daughter. I have been there and seen/heard some of her wanderings into the room. They are very amusing.
I haven't written a poem in ...well .... forever. I should make time for it again. It does a body good. Anyway can't wait to hear some of yours.
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