Holy One

Barbara and Jennifer, mother and daughter

Barbara and Jennifer shared this moment of intense laughter just after Jen arrived for dinner.  I have no idea what they were laughing about as I was caught up in watching them enjoy each other so much.  Barbara and I had been in an intense conversation just a few minutes before Jen arrived, and this was a wonderful relief and release for both of us.  Thanks, Jen!  You're a very fine lady, daughter, mother and wife!!!

Brother-in-law Luis

Yesterday Luis and Jason took me to their favorite fishing hole to re-introduce me to salt water fishing.  Unfortunately, the fish had other ideas and didn't show themselves in any way whatsoever.  Even live shrimp couldn't bring them to us.  We think the cool weather caused them to go elsewhere that day. So we had to be content with enjoying the weather, each others' company and untangling this "bird's nest" on Luis' reel.  It was a good outing and I look forward to doing it again. 

Tranquility bay near Venice

The other day I told a friend of mine that my joy was coming from the Holy One having healed my heart and opened me to joy and happiness.  I believe this is a good description of my being right now.  There is a scar on my heart from the loss of LaVerne, and there always will be.  It's still sensitive sometimes when it's touched, like today, LaVerne's birthday.  Her sister, Marianne, called this morning just to say hi.  And while neither of us mentioned what today is, neither of us had to.  I avoided tearing up while we talked, though I came real close near the end.  When we hung up, my tears flowed freely and I felt relieved, as I always do after a good cry.  Happiness is winning over sadness, now, and I hope that continues for a long time. 

Namaste