Oh poor dear Rebecca Louise, what a drastically horrible time she is having!!! Thanks for taking care of dad. He may have actually snuck out of the hospital and gone to Binghamton you know!
Ha ha ha, yes, she is REALLY suffering. Today when I woke up she was sitting on her divan saying, "No one did the dishes last night, which doesn't bode well for me. And what the hell is going on with my bustle?!!" I think Dad did sneak out. He's very crafty. And FAST.
Such a beautiful reflection of a challenging time. I love what you write about the wonder of our hands. I often think how grateful I am for my hands and all they do. I hope your father has continued to improve!
Thank you! He has, he is doing much better. I can’t believe how fast he’s been healing since he got home. Thanks for reading. I love all the writing and gardening you do with your hands!
I love Rebecca Louise, as I can relate! Funny how I just yesterday picked up my sketch pad and watercolors again and today I’m reading this. Lovely to know you, and I look forward to more.
Sweet Rebecca, I’ve been thinking about you and your dad. I like thinking that maybe he somehow did go to Binghamton and New Jersey 🩷 I love your watercolor - Rebecca Louise. I feel seen.
Awww, thank you Missy! I like thinking he was out driving around, too. I'm sure he was! And thanks, re: The watercolor! I think there's a little Rebecca Louise in a lot of us. I also have an inner Heloise, who likes to tell everyone what problems they have that they don't see but she does. She is not as welcome at parties as she thinks she is, so I try to keep her sedated with candy. Thank you for writing and thinking of us!
That line, “you have odd children”—I can hear the tone of your voice saying it and even picture the expression on your face, because it sounds so much like something you’d say. I hope the reiki helps.
I love that, Scott, thank you! The reiki seemed to help calm him, and he's doing a lot better now--he had a second surgery on Saturday. He's a really good patient. It makes me so happy that you see and hear me through these pieces. Whenever you say that, I feel like we're in the same room together again.
Love everything about this - except that your father was in pain, of course. i, too, am in awe of hands. Doing something, anything, with my hands, lifts my spirits.
This bit -- "Like there they are, throwing humans all kinds of messages, and we sleep right through them." -- reminds me of Wim Wenders' film, "Wings of Desire." I think about that a lot - that it's all right there, just beyond our notice, but it doesn't have to be that way.
What a beautiful moment when your father asked who was holding his other hand. 💚
Thank you so much, Julie! Yes, I loved that Wim Wender's film! Do you remember that scene where that man is sitting on a metro with his head in his hand thinking, "What am I going to do, I've ruined everything, it's over, what am I going to do?" And the angel puts his hand on his shoulder? That felt so completely true to me, when I saw it, and it's still the main thing I remember from the movie. I love that my piece made you think of it. Thank you so much for reading and for sharing that with me!
This is wonderful, Rebecca! What a lovely story keeper you are and a talented artist, too! Thank you for sharing your everyday stories in a delightful and poignant way. It's as if I am with you through all of what you are going through.
If there's anyone who can make your dad heal faster, it's you! Hope he's better soon. And that's a lovely piece you hands. Hands. I'm going to put them to good use today. Thank you for reminding us of the power of them.
Thank you Jamie. I am doing my best. I have a LOT of help from his medical team, who are really wonderful. I know you will put your hands to good use, I have seen the evidence! Thank you for reading and responding.
Thought about him a lot this week as I wrote about the Canadian Northern Depot in Warroad and went looking for good historic images of trains. They are objects of beauty. Hope he's feeling better!
Oh poor dear Rebecca Louise, what a drastically horrible time she is having!!! Thanks for taking care of dad. He may have actually snuck out of the hospital and gone to Binghamton you know!
Ha ha ha, yes, she is REALLY suffering. Today when I woke up she was sitting on her divan saying, "No one did the dishes last night, which doesn't bode well for me. And what the hell is going on with my bustle?!!" I think Dad did sneak out. He's very crafty. And FAST.
Such a moving read, Rebecca. I love the part that your mum is holding hour dad's other hand with you. Sending good energy your way.
I love the way you write !
Thank you so much, Rachel!
Such a beautiful reflection of a challenging time. I love what you write about the wonder of our hands. I often think how grateful I am for my hands and all they do. I hope your father has continued to improve!
Thank you! He has, he is doing much better. I can’t believe how fast he’s been healing since he got home. Thanks for reading. I love all the writing and gardening you do with your hands!
Best wishes to you and your father
Thank you!!!
I love Rebecca Louise, as I can relate! Funny how I just yesterday picked up my sketch pad and watercolors again and today I’m reading this. Lovely to know you, and I look forward to more.
Thank you, Jessica!
Sweet Rebecca, I’ve been thinking about you and your dad. I like thinking that maybe he somehow did go to Binghamton and New Jersey 🩷 I love your watercolor - Rebecca Louise. I feel seen.
Awww, thank you Missy! I like thinking he was out driving around, too. I'm sure he was! And thanks, re: The watercolor! I think there's a little Rebecca Louise in a lot of us. I also have an inner Heloise, who likes to tell everyone what problems they have that they don't see but she does. She is not as welcome at parties as she thinks she is, so I try to keep her sedated with candy. Thank you for writing and thinking of us!
Omg love Heloise and will channel her at work tomorrow!
Love to you and your father, Rebecca!
Thank you Steph!!
Love this I can so picture your dad and mom in my mind. I see you from early years growing into a fantastic intriguing woman.
Thank you, Karen. That means so much to me!
Wishing you and your father well. Thank you as always for these beautiful messages.
Thank you Raven!
That line, “you have odd children”—I can hear the tone of your voice saying it and even picture the expression on your face, because it sounds so much like something you’d say. I hope the reiki helps.
I love that, Scott, thank you! The reiki seemed to help calm him, and he's doing a lot better now--he had a second surgery on Saturday. He's a really good patient. It makes me so happy that you see and hear me through these pieces. Whenever you say that, I feel like we're in the same room together again.
Love everything about this - except that your father was in pain, of course. i, too, am in awe of hands. Doing something, anything, with my hands, lifts my spirits.
This bit -- "Like there they are, throwing humans all kinds of messages, and we sleep right through them." -- reminds me of Wim Wenders' film, "Wings of Desire." I think about that a lot - that it's all right there, just beyond our notice, but it doesn't have to be that way.
What a beautiful moment when your father asked who was holding his other hand. 💚
Thank you so much, Julie! Yes, I loved that Wim Wender's film! Do you remember that scene where that man is sitting on a metro with his head in his hand thinking, "What am I going to do, I've ruined everything, it's over, what am I going to do?" And the angel puts his hand on his shoulder? That felt so completely true to me, when I saw it, and it's still the main thing I remember from the movie. I love that my piece made you think of it. Thank you so much for reading and for sharing that with me!
This is wonderful, Rebecca! What a lovely story keeper you are and a talented artist, too! Thank you for sharing your everyday stories in a delightful and poignant way. It's as if I am with you through all of what you are going through.
Thank you, Amy!
this was pure gorgeousness rebecca. all of it. i hope your father gets well soon. xx
Thank you Chin-Sun! And thank you for the restack. He's doing a lot better, or at least he was yesterday. Thank you so much for thinking of us.
If there's anyone who can make your dad heal faster, it's you! Hope he's better soon. And that's a lovely piece you hands. Hands. I'm going to put them to good use today. Thank you for reminding us of the power of them.
Thank you Jamie. I am doing my best. I have a LOT of help from his medical team, who are really wonderful. I know you will put your hands to good use, I have seen the evidence! Thank you for reading and responding.
Love and greetings to your dad. And to Maria and her dog :-).
Hi Amalia! Thank you so much--and Maria and her dog say hi back. The dog says he loves you. Of course we do, too!
Lovely drawing and give my best to your dad!
Thanks so much, Jill!
Thought about him a lot this week as I wrote about the Canadian Northern Depot in Warroad and went looking for good historic images of trains. They are objects of beauty. Hope he's feeling better!