Make sure you have lists for us when we come, my daughter messages me.
Checklists with a gong to hit every time we complete a task, my son-in-law adds.
We have no shortages of lists, in fact, every day or so, we are rewriting our lists: things to do, things to buy…
Nowhere in those plans is a outline for how to take care.
We are exhausted. The kids came on a Saturday and the next day, we carried on, but by Monday, neither of us could even think of lifting a hand. Tuesday we slept most of the day. Wednesday, we rallied a bit, but still felt overwhelmed. At this point, I am only managing to unpack a box a day. Hardly progress.
Today, we vow to stay focused and get things done. Tomorrow is my surgery, which while minor, means I will not be able to lift, pull, reach, or drag for a few weeks until the stitches have healed.
“Where will the best place be for you to sit after surgery?” Ric asked me yesterday, and : “What can I get in for you, food wise?”
Time to make a new list.
This week, please join me in considering what it means to take care. The words themselves do not need to appear in your post – just the essence of how and what you do to care for yourself. A photo, a poem, a quotation – anything that helps is welcome.
To join in, just create a post and leave a link in the comments below or create a pingback by linking back to this page. Thoughts left in the comments also count!
Looking forward to your responses.
One Woman's Quest II 
Somehow I feel we all experience the depth you convey here Heather, and yet seldom are we able to convey it to another.
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Take care indeed VJ, what a year, and it’s only September! Hugs for post surgery.
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Your words always touch me Paul.
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First photo of me on WordPress. 🙂 https://odaciuk.wordpress.com/2020/09/09/a-rare-smile/
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I love the photo! Another beautiful write my friend, like balm for my soul.
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Aw! Thank-you, V.J. ❤ Hope you are recuperating well from your recent surgery.
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Welcome. Getting there.
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Best wishes n take care… Here’s mine – https://myheart2heart.blog/2020/09/09/take-care-of-the-old/
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I feel a bit like that old bench this morning. Your title says it all.
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I hope your surgery went well today, V.J., and you’re resting comfortably. Your prompt brings to mind Joy Williams’ short story “Taking Care.” It’s one of my favorite stories.
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I don’t know that one. Will have to look it up. Thanks Liz.
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I hope you’re able to find it. It’s such a touching story.
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The many times I moved, I was one of those that had to have everything in place and pictures hung the next day. Then it dawned on me, I have the rest of my life to do this so what’s the rush! Take it easy and take care! Here’s my take on the prompt – https://amanpan.blog/2020/09/08/significance-short-lived/
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Wonderful write!
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Sending you good wishes, V.J. Will submit my post asap.
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As long as you have all your essentials, why not sit back and relax, and not feel as though you need to unpack all those boxes at once?
I also hope your surgery and recovery will go well.
Best wishes,
Tanja
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Thanks Tanja. The house has dropped in priority as the surgery hit complications from which I am now starting to find relief. Appreciate your kind thoughts and glad to be back.
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All the best with your surgery, and don’t stress about putting things away! Heal first! Hope you enjoy my contribution this week. 🙂 https://iwriteher.com/2020/09/07/feeling-homesick/
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I very much do. Thanks.
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Good luck with the surgery and Speedy recovery 🙂 here’s to more lists and the pleasure of striking the gong. 😃
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Lol. There actually was no gong – just my son-in-law’s sense of humour. I looked for a bell, but that was packed.
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😄 ya I figured but I will say I love the idea.
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Yes, boxes and to-do-lists can always wait, as long as you have the necessities. A healthy recovery is always more important. Take care, V.J. 🙂
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Thanks Olga.
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Hey V.J.!
I also wish you a smooth and speedy recovery after your surgery. Here’s a recent post of mine which seems fitting for this week’s prompt:
https://hammadrais.wordpress.com/2020/09/01/how-do-i-heal/
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This is a perfect post for this week’s challenge. I like it when I first saw it, and even more so today as it exactly what I need to hear. Thanks.
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I’m feeling glad that this little post made you feel better 🙂
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It did. Thanks again.
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Wishing you speedy recovery from your surgery. Take care and all the best V.J!
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Thanks Radhika!
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May your post-surgery pause bless you with creative spurts that do NOT require you to “lift, pull, reach, or drag”! All those boxes? Temporary sculptures …
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Box sculptures…there’s a thought. The dogs hate them. I have been trying to unpack as much as possible anticipating tomorrow, but now I’m just tired. Everything can wait, right! Looking forward to some creative time. Thanks Jazz.
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