I go walking often.
My sweet dog Ginny accompanies me.
Regardless of the weather, walking refreshes and restores me.
I see people walking, driving, talking, laughing, frowning.
Little children shyly ask for permission to pet Ginny.
I visit shops on occasion to escape the rain or warm up.
Ginny knows the dog-friendly places where a dog treat waits for her.
Cancer
After the horrible events of May*, I am adrift.
I struggle to find my footing.
Friends bring flowers, spend time with me, send sweet messages.
They won’t let me, and I don’t want to, crawl in a hole even this would be so easy.
I don’t have a lot of energy. I have no interest in walking.
Yet, I know that I can put one foot in front of the other and walk.
Walking Today
Walking late this morning after the rain stopped, I saw this beautiful plant.
I have walked past this corner countless times and never noticed this plant.
Today, I saw it for the first time.
A reminder that beauty is often just around the corner.
Sometimes we just have to stop and see it.
Peace.
- My 34-year old daughter-in-law was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.
Lori Greer in Portland 
Reblogged this on Orthometry.
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There aren’t any words. Just know that you and yours are in my thoughts.
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Just believe 💕 and she will be healed😇
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Praying for your family and especially your daughter in law🙏
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Even though these times seem barren, there is love inside of you…it is asking you to see it…and keep you warm. And it does only need one step at a time Lori. Big hugs from the love ‘over here’ ❤
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Sorry to hear that, about your daughter in law. Wishing her full recovery.
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Sadly, grief sets in like tar – hard to remove. At least you found this beautiful plant – you are looking for hope.
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One step at a time.
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Hugs!!! Prayers!!! Peace!!!
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I feel for you Lori as I feel for your daughter in law. Whatever happens she will know she’s loved and that her daughter will be cared for. You must just enjoy what time there is left and be strong for your son. Mayhap she will respond to treatment and be around a long time yet as it should be but she will never forget what you do for her now. Be strong and take your walks.
xxx Massive Hugs xxx
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Lori, dear, you have the key to your personal needs at this time. With the company of your dog and walking you are sustaining yourself. This is important for your whole family. Strong, loving, this is all you can be in these circumstances. Faith, prayers, and understanding are around you, this I sense and know. xxx
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Dearest Lori, sometimes prayers actually DO get answered. My thoughts are with you and your son and daughter -in-law. Keep walking. Hugs from India
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Thank you so much. Yes, I will keep walking and praying. Your support means so much. Hugs, Lori
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The strength and calm you get from thoughtful diversion will sustain you and carry over to those you love and care for.
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