Some days are harder than others and still..
We endure.
I hope you’re all doing well!
Quick Update: There have been some setbacks in my ability to post, an emergency out of town has had my attention, and there hasn’t been time to put into my blog… I appreciate your patience with any delays that follow as my family goes through this difficult time.
Thank you!
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‘Do Not Stand at My Grave and Weep’
Mary Elizabeth Frye, American florist, 1905-200
“Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there; I did not die.”
From Goodreads: This beautiful and moving poem, whose author was unknown until the 90s, was left by a soldier killed in Ulster to all my loved ones. This special edition, sensitively illustrated with delicate drawings by Paul Saunders, is intended as a lasting keepsake for those mourning a loved one.
I will respond to any comments or messages soon but, until then, please forgive the delay. Thank you for your understanding and I hope to return to my regular blogging schedule soon!
Follow Read Betwixt Words on WordPress.com“For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us” –
Romans 8:18
A beautiful poem and touching post. Take all the time you need, Sheri. Hugs.
Thank you.. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate that. return hugs
We can only do our best.. the rest is in God’s hands.
<3
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I have heard this poem before, but it always touches me. Take care of yourself and your family, Sheri. 🤗🤗
I’m glad it touched you, as well, it felt uniquely suitable for what I needed to express.
And thank you for your kindness, Carla, it means a lot. 💕
Don’t worry about the blogoverse and take care of yourself Sheri and I do hope it all works out for you and your family.🙂
Thank you, Carrie, I really appreciate it! I’ve come to enjoy blogging and it’s been a great escape but.. sometimes life takes over.
Be well. 🌹
Oh believe me, I know that all too well myself having been rather rogue for 2020 but family comes first so take care of things that you need to and don’t stress.💕
I’m sorry to hear that.. I hope all’s well now?And thank you.. it can get rough sometimes, yea? Reality waits for no blog, though, and you do what you can. I really appreciate all the support and kind words!
I have learned that I need to take some “me” time and do what I enjoy again. I was getting some reading in last year but couldn’t make time to sit and blog and get reviews written. Taking care of everyone else before myself so now I’ve tried to get a bit more balance to my life.
That’s such a hard goal, too, finding some sort of balance.. and every change with your blog or life creates ripples that effect the other. Blogging is a lot more complicated than it appears.
I hope you’ve found a balance that works well for you. 💕
Thanks Sheri, it’s always an effort to find a balance but it’s worth it.
I’m still at the ‘figuring out what balance means to me’ phase. It appears to involve a lot of tripping so far.. but nothing in life worth having comes easily. (Probably)
Any advice?
Quite honestly I still struggle with it myself and wish I could magically get extra hours in the days. As much as I hate planning what I read though I try to plan getting things done in real life or they probably never will get done.🤣
I’ve found that sleep deprivation affords you a few more hours, not something I would recommend, however.
And that sounds so familiar.. in every day life, I have to have a routine or it’s too easy to get overwhelmed(or distracted.) 😅
Oh believe me I’ve been there myself. I’m trying to not do that too much these days because quite honestly I do find it harder to get much done when I gain the extra time that way.
I would love to do it less. Insomnia. It’s either I exhaust my brain enough to shut it down or I just lay there.. This is more productive. 😅
Here’s to a good night’s rest!
I actually didn’t get much sleep last night myself so hopefully I don’t do that again tonight.😕
Ouch, I hope you do, one night missed feels like it needs a week to make up for it. Best of luck, Carrie, and rest well!
Thanks Sheri, I slept like a log last night so hopefully it was just the one night.
Yay! I’m so glad! I don’t know what was in the air but, man, I slept like the dead last night, too! 😋
Haha we are going opposite, I tossed and turned and couldn’t sleep yet again but I know it’s because I got to bed later than I wanted and knew I had to get up early so then I end up awake counting how many minutes of sleep I’m missing.😧😂🤨
Oh, geez, that sucks! It always seems to be worse when something is happening the next day, too.
I hope tonight you’re able to get some decent sleep and wake up feeling well rested! 🤞
Better last night, although I did wake super early and then had to force myself to fall back to sleep instead of just getting on up on that little.
That sounds unpleasant.. I’ll hope for a more relaxing, restful night for both of us.
I woke up and panicked because I thought it was the evening instead of the morning. That was fun.
I don’t know if I should admit just how many times i have done that in the past.😂😇 I did sleep a little better last night however I stayed up too late regardless so now it’s just try to get back to my regular schedule without tossing and turning. 🤨
Really? That’s crazy.. I hope it doesn’t become a regular occurrence!
And, yeesh, girl.. is the time just getting away from you or is life keeping you awake? I just usually try to wear my brain down until it only has a little life left and then, bam, I hit it with the sleep option.. Sometimes it even works.
It’s more not enough time so I just end up going to bed late doing one thing or another. It’s find when I fall right to sleep but a lot of tossing and turning this week for some reason.
Got it. The ‘just one more thing’ moments when it’s never.. just-one-thing.
My dad says the weather has a lot of people unsettled and, at this point, that makes just as much sense as anything else.
You’ll get a great night’s sleep tonight, though, Carrie.. ‘Think it and it shall be so.’
This is such a beautiful and moving poem. Sending you and your family love and support during this time. And take all the time you need – we’ll still be here when you get back. 💕
Thank you, it’s one of my favorites, and it was fitting. And that’s very kind of you.. everyone has been so understanding and supportive. 💙
I’m so glad.
So am I.. I’ve never been a part of a community quite like this one.
I hear that. 💕
Be well, Leah, and thank you for your lovely comments! ❤