Today has been a whirlwind of emotions and unexpected twists. 🌪️ Amidst a sea of paperwork, I found myself on a detour across town in pursuit of restoring a precious photo of my dad. Despite a charming office, things took an unexpected turn – a malfunctioning credit card machine, uncomfortable card number requests, and a check demand. Sometimes, the universe sends signs, and I decided to heed them.
On a positive note, I did manage to select a frame for my father’s beautiful painting. This painting became significant to me after my father’s passing, and after a period of uncertainty about its whereabouts, I discovered it tucked away in a large tote box filled with years of photographs. Unfortunately, I still struggle to locate a specific photo album containing pictures with my father for a memorial album I am creating. I am certain it’s somewhere in my possession, but its elusive location adds to my frustration, especially since it’s not in my photo box.
The inability to find things is truly distressing, and the search often leads me to unexpected discoveries that take me on a trip down memory lane. This entire experience emphasizes the need to organize my own space. After 15 years of living here, there are closets that desperately require attention, even though that’s not my focus today. This distracted thinking leads me to believe that it might be part of the grieving process.
In Alanon, we have many slogans to help us get through difficult days. Perhaps today’s mantra should be “One Moment at a Time” or even “One Task at a Time.” Either of these perfectly aligns with what I need to focus on next. As I often advise my daughter, “Do the next right thing.” Now, I’m prepared to tackle the laundry list of tasks, keeping in mind another wise slogan, “Easy Does It.”
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