Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Deep Rivers and Light in the Darkness


I really needed my journaling today.
With all of the emotions the past week
it calms me, centers me, is my release, my peace, my focus.
Like prayer or meditation.

At the end of this very long day,
I stood on one side of my mom's hospital bed
while my daughter stood at the other
and I thought about the three generations
of us.

So many feelings
so many unsaid words
so much
emotion.
Who is strong and who is fragile?
Maybe we are both
always.

In all of the sadness lately
I try to remember the beauty
the colors
the sparkle of the season.
And when I  hear the carols on the radio
playing "Where are You Christmas?"
I really know that it is in our hearts
afterall.


Thank you for your thoughts & prayers for my Mom.
I told her tonight, about all of you,
and she smiled.
She really did.
So, thank you BIG.

Love,
~kath

19 comments:

Kelly Kilmer said...

<3 and hugs to you and your Mother.

This page gives me hope!!!!

Romantic Heroine said...

This is a wonderful journal page, Kathy. I love the colours and the way you put it together. everthing is complementary!

I hope your mum will be better soon.

Unknown said...

Thinking of you my sweet friend.

Juls said...

Hi Kath, sorry to hear about your mother. Sending you big virtual hugs!! beautiful page, so deep in meaning!! Hugs Juls

DancingMooney said...

Strength and Christmas spirit, in our hearts. ♥ Thinking of you & yours. *hugs*

DancingMooney said...

that page is really beautiful too, by the way... it really speaks the words and the feeling of this post, beautiful. ♥

K J D said...

What a special page.

I'm glad 'we' made your Mom smile.

Love and best wishes Karenx

Createology said...

Continued healing prayers for your mom. A smile on her face is a very good thing. Your journaling is such a joy and this post really says it so well. A kind of balance in this topsy turvy world we are living in. I too have been reflecting on the old Christmas carols this season.

Tracy said...

Glad you're holding on to the light. Prayers going out for your mum and the rest of the family.

Unknown said...

So glad that you were able to find peace by creating in your journal. Its a beautiful page.

Hugs~

Jenny said...

Sending love and hugs Kathy ♥♥♥.. your art journal page is so heartfelt, beautiful and peaceful...

Jenny ♥

Martha Lever said...

Thinking and praying for you, Kath. ox

jgr said...

Beautiful page, many hugs and healing thoughts are coming your way along with prayers for your dear Mom.

Cat said...

Continued healing prayers for your Mom.
Tell her she did a great job in raising an awesome daughter. : )

Taylor schapiro said...

My heart goes out to you and your mother. Wishing for the best sweet friend.
Your pages are looking good.
Much xxoo

Liana Yarckin said...

beautiful page. life is hard. prayers and hugs to you and your family.

Lindsay said...

You are so brave to share so much expression here and I love your art journal page. I'm praying for all of you! Best wishes,

Lindsay

Jennifer Richardson said...

you really are beautiful, friend:)
just absolutely beautiful.
love and peace and all the merriest,
Jennifer

Valerie Sjodin said...

Kathy, your Mom is so blessed to have you there with her. Your post has brought that sweet beauty that comforts. Thank you!
Grace and Peace