The Signs

 

  I've learned over time that there are signs of personal recovery for me.

No matter how emotionally balanced I'm feeling, I will always be reading and scooping photos.

They are my therapy.

But, I know that the petit a petit is working when I see the signs.

 

  There have been times since the return to the Chatette at the end of April, that I felt like all I was doing was wandering through my life.

I promised myself I'd only do what I felt like doing and what I had to do. So, here we are 5 months later (not so long really) and when I pay attention, I can see the signs.

There are three that I've been noticing lately: return of energy; being present; and, enjoying crafty things.

 

 

 

With my energy back (and cooler weather), I'm finding joy again in cutting the grass, cooking and doing things around the Chatette.

It's still petit a petit, but I'm not on a schedule and there's no reason to hurry. What a luxurious way to live! 

Of course, les deux freres add to my ability to be present and in the moment.

But I'm also finding that taking my time with furniture and decorating so that we show off the natural beauty of this place is working too.

 

 

 

It means that sometimes I do just wander through the Chatette, but I'm finding a heightened awareness that shows me the true, natural beauty of here. I believe that before the fire, I was hiding it under too much stuff. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I've always enjoyed collages, making surprise cards for special occasions, making potholders, and other crafty kinds of projects.

I just haven't been in the mood since our return, but renewed energy and Dad's approaching birthday got me busy.

I confess that I had to be creative with Dad's card.

 

 

I don't have a lot of photos left to put under the special, ribbon-ed windows, and the Arts et Decorations magazine that I love so much went the way of the fire. I had two new ones that I could make do with for now.

 

I hope Dad enjoys the results.

 

 

 

With today's impending delivery of my big, comfy, cozy armchair that will go beside the fireplace where I can snuggle in under a comforter with my books...we will be on the road to being even more set.

 

Happy Thursday!