It's been a busy day today--got a lot of work done, had a dentist appointment, the women who clean our house came and made things look better as they always do. This evening I had my first singing lesson with Kyle, my new teacher, as was the case with Elise, he is also patient, warm and encouraging. I'm looking forward to working with him.
After my lesson I had dinner with my friend, Frank. Frank was in the caregiver group that I attended, and his wife, Carey, was in Gwen's group. She died in May. It was good to talk with Frank, but also weird because he didn't want to talk about losing Carey at all. We all do it our own way, I guess. Anyway, ti was good to get together with him.
Now I'm home waiting for Anne to arrive any moment.
Gwen's presence was particularly strong again today. I came across this poem by Rilke recently, and it kind of fits my mood:
Again and Again
Again and again, however we know the landscape of love
and the little churchyard there, with its sorrowing names,
and the frighteningly silent abyss into which the others
fall: again and again the two of us walk out together
under the ancient trees, lie down again and again
among the flowers, face to face with the sky.
Rainer Maria Rilke
There's something I like about that poem, Dear, it speaks to my heart and soul and brings me wonderful memories of times you and I shared--and hope.
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