Windows Close, Windows Open

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As winter closes in on southwestern Ontario, I am making my way back to Texas. The window of time to visit Mom is now closed. She is much better than when I first arrived, and in fact, celebrates her 92nd birthday today. We have had a wonderfully intimate time together, something I will always treasure.

Apart from the blessing of spending time with Mom, I have experienced what I can only all a renewal of faith.

Being away from home has made me aware of how much of a bubble I live in. Ric and I have chosen a quiet, slow-paced existence, spending the majority of our time either in our own controlled environment or outside in nature. The noisy, smelly, crowded world of everyday life really closed in on me these past ten days, and along with it, a flare of pain, breathing difficulties, muscle cramps, exhaustion, and cognitive faltering. I realized how grateful I am for the life we lead, and will be happy to be home.

I fretted over the trip home, and in the end, we decided that I should travel to the airport the day before the flight and stay in a hotel, from which I am writing this post. I left midday, yesterday, and lucked out with a private airport coach, so the driver was able to accommodate my needs, including dropping me at the hotel, and helping me inside until further help took over.

At the border, the agent came out to me to check my passport – something the driver said never happens. At the hotel, they hung on to my suitcase while I had dinner. A patient waiter walked me through my dinner options and brought me an exquisite meal. I felt seen and pampered.

I’m going to use the metaphor of windows here again (after all, it is the focus of this week’s challenge). Always staying in one’s comfort zone, the view of the world is in danger of becoming rigid. Taking a risk, opens new windows, and as in my case, can restore or inspire new passion or motivation.

The last leg of the journey takes place in a few hours. I hope the angels of travel continue to watch over me.

Thanks to all who took place this week. If you haven’t browsed the entries yet, please do:

Proscenium

Cee’s Photography

Stuff and what if…

Sweet aroma

NA’AMA YEHUDA

chosenperspectives 1

chosenperspectives 2

Willow Poetry

one letter UP

Sgeoil

bobscotney

I’ll be back tomorrow with a new challenge. See you then!

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Permission to write, paint, and imagine are the gifts I gave myself when chronic illness hit - a fair exchange: being for doing. Relevance is an attitude. Humour essential.

10 thoughts on “Windows Close, Windows Open”

  1. Safe travels my friend! I’m so glad you had the opportunity to have such a special time with your Mom, even though it was not under the best of conditions. What you said about staying in our comfort zone really resonated with me. At the beginning of the year, I decided that my “word” for this year is courage: courage to step outside my comfort zone more often, courage to just be who I am and not worry about what others think, courage to let go of things (such as worry) that don’t serve me well, and trust my Creator and His plan. I hope the rest of your trip goes smoothly, and that you’re able to have some deep, restorative rest once you’re back in Texas.

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    1. I have total faith in you Terri. You have guided so many others, I know that you can do it for yourself. Saw this quotation this morning that resonated with me: “We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” Joseph Campbell.

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