Charleston Bound

I find myself looking for things to keep me busy lately… distractions help me with my grief. That interference that keeps me busy gives me control; which I feel I so desperately need. I have walked miles, cleaned everything, organized every closet and drawer, and have caught up on 6400 emails in the last two weeks. I am surely on my path to being the most organized woman of 2021. Hopefully, there is an award for that I love an award so sign me up!

Friends and family have stepped in and have filled a lot of my time with fellowship and love. I do appreciate the visits, phone calls, emails, texts and all of the gifts that have shown up at my door. The love that I have received is such a blessing and I will forever be grateful to each one of you for your kindness. I have an incredible support group that loves me unconditionally and I am so grateful to have each one of you in my life.

Today I head back to Charleston… it has been two weeks since Daddy passed away. I cannot wait to wrap my arms around my sister and hug her tightly. I know she needs it as much as I do right now. What a treasure my Daddy gave to me- Margaret Ann!
A built in best friend; a confidant. My sister brings me joy, and we laugh oh my goodness do we laugh- and dance, randomly we just dance. I love that baby doll of mine she has been perfect since that first day she was brought home back in 1980. I am forever grateful for her especially on days like today when I need her to be my rock and hug me tight enough to put me back together.

Margaret Ann and I were together two weeks ago when we got the news of Daddy’s heart attack and passing. They say that God works in mysterious ways- I say that he has purpose in everything that he does. “There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven”—Ecclesiastes 3:1

We were able to be with each other and to ride back to home to Dads together the next day. This was so important.. we were not alone. We had each other. I remember her rubbing my back as I drove with tears in my eyes home that Wednesday morning. What a relief just having her with me as I drove. Just her presence was all that I needed. He certainly placed her with me in this time of loss because he knew what an abundance to my aching soul she would be- and how her succor would guide me home.

I am packed and ready for what is ahead of me and I look forward to the drive. Even though this damn rain keeps on falling…off to Charleston.

Love to all- XOXO