Or: The Agony and the Ecstasy.
I was going to put 2 shots in here to record Reuben's 3rd haircut. The crying one and then the gleeful one. But as I looked through the sequence I realised I had to share our experience more deeply with you.
DENIAL
DREAD
HUMILIATION (or: betrayal)
GRIEF
INSECURITY
SUBMISSON
DEEP SUBMISSION
INTEREST PIQUED (or: what is that long, hairy blonde thing behind me?)
DETERMINATION (Also: hair on tongue is fun)
ACCEPTANCE
JOY
Little man, back at home
Lymphoma, Stage Four
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Today, I am sitting on the hardwood floor, in our lounge room. My body
feels pretty normal. My neck aches a little, my tummy is full of dinner,
my mouth...
7 years ago
6 comments:
Thank you for sharing good to stay in touch with the growing. Good pictures of Tom with Stella. Love Dad XX
Is it Alice Miller wrote that? I went home and got it out of the library after that WONDROUS, analytical week with you and Thomas in NY NY!!!!
I also have scribblings inside a recipe book from a wonderful conversation with you about how when we are threatened it is because of fear, helplessness or ... hmmmm, what was the 3rd? I gave the recipe book to my friend Jana in Seattle.
I love your depth Anita. Can't wait to converse with you in 30 sleeps!!!!
The word verification is 'netecty'! Let's start a definition game, using these randomly fabulous words! We had a fantastic Sat night at friends' from my writing group here, playing 'balderdash' - you kind of inspired me to start a writing group here Anita! I am glad you did, they are so fascinating, wonderful and fun.
Oh,would you 6 like to join my prayer team for my new job?
Love,
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Absolutely delightful. I did laugh at the grief of a haircut. Mine is usually afterwards, when I realise what a shocker it is and have to do some home renovations with a razor and nailscissors! Annie
How deeply Roo feels, yet how philosophical he is about life's traumas. love,
fear, helplessness or worthlessness
awesome, thanks for putting them all up & the comentary! 2 picts would not have done it justice
love d
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