Anticipation and joy sidled up next to grief
Monday morning/afternoon cup of thoughts
But that we could always keep that life we are blessed with safe from harm.
The definitions for limbo are numerous, and I currently resonate with most of them. As I eagerly await the arrival of my granddaughter, I feel a mix of excitement and curiosity… what must it feel like to stare down at the face of my grandchild, whose mortal existence would not have been a reality had I never been born? This baby girl is both a gift and a responsibility that I welcome with open arms.Â
Coupling that excitement with my grief over world affairs is creating a state of feeling suspended or in between two stages. The future, both for my granddaughter and the world she will inherit, is uncertain. For that matter, my future is uncertain. Hard as I try to stay focused on the goodness waiting just around the corner, it’s a struggle these days.
I will have much more to say on this subject, but not in this Monday morning cup of thoughts. Today, I must allow grief to coexist with my joy, understanding that there is always room for both.Â
Seven days and counting. My postings may be erratic in the coming few weeks once the baby arrives. However, I'm sure I'll have much to share, so you'll definitely hear from me, just not in my regular routine.
Take good care, dear readers.
This is beautiful, Sue. Holding the range of emotions seems to be what's currently being asked of us. Well done, my friend. Counting the days with you.
Good Evening Sue,
Pins and needles, it is hard to wait-- so hard to have a daughter going through this portal to motherhood. We know you will return with stories and awe, so do not fret if you let this part of your life slide when the moment comes. We wait with you, we wait with all mothers.