Quiet
September 2nd, 2007
I'm a bit preoccupied. Someone I care about deeply has been hurt and while I can't go into details, I feel sick about it. It's such a bad feeling when someone you love is in pain. You stand in and listen and be the person they need you to be, but at some point, the caretaker needs support too, so I'm glad the fiansor is returning from a trip tonight. Despite having to step in and be the calm voice in a difficult situation, I've still been making some art. Last week I did a small encaustic piece and the rest has been mainly drawings on paper. Possibly they'll become something more, maybe not. Pictures will come eventually, just not sure when! Tonight though, I'm so tired, so I'm going to relax and spend some time taking care of myself...and snuggling kitties, which is kind of the same thing. 
14 Responses
take good care of yourself honey. it is hard to bear the burden of someone you love hurting.
Posted by: kristen | Sep 2, 2007 at 7:40 pm |
Do exactly that…relax, snuggle, and be kind to yourself. Hang in there. I am thinking of you.
xo
Tori
Posted by: Tori | Sep 2, 2007 at 8:42 pm |
Hugs…thinking of you… xoxox
Posted by: Marilyn | Sep 3, 2007 at 12:41 am |
I’ll be thinking of you. That’s such a difficult thing to deal with, especially if there’s nothing you can DO but be there. Lots of hugs–
Posted by: Karen | Sep 3, 2007 at 3:36 am |
Many blessings to you and your friend. I’ll keep my prayers out for you…love the sounds of snuggling with kitties…glad you’re taking time for yourself. You deserve it!
Thanks for the nice note on my blog. I feel like an artist…though I can’t seem to complete anything worth publishing…but I’ll keep plugging away at it.
I know your inspiration will come back soon…….I LOVE your art…I connect with your art!
Posted by: Marie | Sep 3, 2007 at 9:24 am |
Sending hugs, love, light and warmth to you and your friend.
Lovingkindness and self-care. You cannot help your friend, if you cannot take care of yourself as well.
You’re both in my prayers.
Posted by: Melissa | Sep 3, 2007 at 10:46 am |
…well wishes to you and your friend in pain. Be gentle with yourself!
Tam
Posted by: tammigirl | Sep 3, 2007 at 12:13 pm |
sending you love and healing energy (so you will have extra to give
xo
Posted by: wishstudio | Sep 3, 2007 at 8:46 pm |
That is hard – and the more empathetic you are the more you hurt. As a wise man once said, to perceive is to suffer. You are wise to love yourself right now. Thinking of you and sending positive thoughts to you and your friend.
Posted by: cheryl | Sep 3, 2007 at 11:38 pm |
Sending good thoughts to you … hope your snuggle time with the kitties lasted a good long time
Posted by: Carla | Sep 4, 2007 at 12:18 am |
Sending wishes for love, light and laughter your way, Leah. ((HUGS))
Posted by: tinker | Sep 4, 2007 at 7:11 pm |
thinking of you~
Posted by: Melba | Sep 4, 2007 at 9:16 pm |
You are a deep and caring soul. Your friend is fortunate to have you to lean into. And I’m glad to hear you’re leaning into others – your hubby-to-be, your kitties, your art… It’s so important to take care of yourself, too. Sending you a hug!
Posted by: Jennifer | Sep 5, 2007 at 12:22 am |
reminds me of that airplane analogy- you ahve to put the air mask on yourself first before your children in a crash, or you won’t be able to help at all…
Posted by: krista | Sep 5, 2007 at 7:04 am |