I need courage now, at 12:11 A.M. after the first full day of the new year. I can't tell you why. Just know that I need it.
Actually, we all need it always, don't we? But we take it for granted.
It's what propels us out of bed to face the day.....to go to school or work or stay home to raise a family...it's what prodded my frail grandmother, Alice, to walk across Washington Avenue to Grand Union to stock up on Social Teas....it's what it takes to find, and keep, a job....and what Dad had, especially at the end of his life--the bravery to smile and joke even though he was in pain and couldn't wash himself or walk....it's what writers and artists and scientists and doctors have, to make a decision and follow through on it.....it's what we do when we simply show up--at dinner, in meetings, or on the bus--with difficult people.
Anyway, I do need some courage now. Good night.
TCOY
Actually, we all need it always, don't we? But we take it for granted.
It's what propels us out of bed to face the day.....to go to school or work or stay home to raise a family...it's what prodded my frail grandmother, Alice, to walk across Washington Avenue to Grand Union to stock up on Social Teas....it's what it takes to find, and keep, a job....and what Dad had, especially at the end of his life--the bravery to smile and joke even though he was in pain and couldn't wash himself or walk....it's what writers and artists and scientists and doctors have, to make a decision and follow through on it.....it's what we do when we simply show up--at dinner, in meetings, or on the bus--with difficult people.
Anyway, I do need some courage now. Good night.
TCOY
- Bike ride with H.! Such a pretty, unseasonably warm New Year's Day.
- Visit to our friends' for brunch; nice to sip a mimosa and catch up.
- Drinks with Anne, Elly and Barbara!!!!
- Watched "Julie & Julia" with Figgy on living room couch by Christmas tree.
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Wishing you courage, my friend. You will find it where it always is, inside you.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you, Alice, and throwing in a prayer or two for good measure. We are facing some challenges now, too, but I like your take on the nature of courage. You have it, our siblings have it, our fathers and our grandparents had it... it's a family trait. Love, Lin
ReplyDeleteNan, I thank you. Lin, I thank you. You are both so supportive. love, alice xoxoox
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