by Linda Douglas
Member since:
February 15, 2006

Finding Joy

November 17, 2006 01:56 PM EST
views: 65 | comments: 18

I woke up this morning feeling better than I have in weeks.  I was finally able to get a good night of sleep and the aura of anxiety that has been following me around since my mother was diagnosed has finally been lifted.  I miss her but I am able to find a little bit of joy in each day and recognize the little synchronicities that mean that I am being taken care of by the mystic law.

I came into work dressed in jeans, turtleneck and sweatshirt - grateful for Casual Fridays.  After my first client I was starting to feel a little warm.  It was either a hot flash or the sun finally making its appearance after a week of rain that was warming my office.  I took off my sweatshirt and shook it out to hang on the back of my chair.  Like a feather from heaven, a wee sock fell to the floor.  I had done laundry at my son's home this past weekend and one of my dear Lizzie's socks must have attached to my sweatshirt. 

Gifts come in all shapes and sizes and sometimes all it takes is the sock of a precious, beloved toddler to make the sun shine again. 

 

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Comments: 18

Laurie White Nov 17, 2006, 1:59pm EST
Linda, we have to look for those little things for signs sometimes, especially when we've had a combination of struggles or challenging times in our life. Glad to hear the sun is shining there for you!
Donna M. Nov 17, 2006, 2:04pm EST
that "wee sock" was your angel dropping by to let you know love is always around - especially when we are least expecting to see it!!! Take the rainy days as healing and the sunny ones as the warmth of love to heal...
Nancy S. Nov 17, 2006, 2:52pm EST
"the little synchronicities that mean that I am being taken care of by the mystic law"
I love that philosophy!

I'm so happy to hear that you are feeling better. I could not help thinking as I read about the sock, 'I wonder if it was attached to her back all morning long?'
Mary McCartt Nov 17, 2006, 3:36pm EST
I am so glad that you are feeling better. The "wee sock" really got to me. Isnt it wonderful how the universe sends us what we need? There truly is "joy in the morning."
mona d. Nov 17, 2006, 3:53pm EST
i am so glad to hear that you are feeling lighter. that wee sock was indeed a gift.
Dawn M Nov 17, 2006, 7:01pm EST
Grandchildren can hold a very special part in our hearts and in our lives.
Glad to hear your day was much brighter with the gift of this wee sock that fell out of your sweatshirt
Gifts come in all shapes and sizes and sometimes all it takes is the sock of a precious, beloved toddler to make the sun shine again. >>>>>>>>

You are so right Linda.
Shelly W. Nov 17, 2006, 11:40pm EST
Very true, sometimes out of the blue humour can hit us from something simple when we least expect it, helps break down the tension and anxiety,Shelly
Carol Roach Nov 18, 2006, 5:06am EST
what a sweet story, did you read mine about a white athletic sock hon?
Serina Matteson Nov 18, 2006, 5:14am EST
Linda, thank you for this poignant and excellent post. Your post reminded me to look for the little things that are special to us that helps the sun shine even brighter. I'm glad to hear that your sun has found its way from behind the clouds.
~~ Sarina ~~ Nov 22, 2006, 4:19pm EST
Sometimes all it takes is little thing to make you smile.
Paul G. Nov 22, 2006, 4:25pm EST
Hey, Sarina,
You mean like those little "things" you were talking about the other day?
Lisa B. Dec 2, 2006, 2:59pm EST
Aww.. this made me smile. Thank you.
jessie voigts Dec 5, 2006, 4:24pm EST
linda - lovely reminder of the circle of life - and how love always surrounds us.
Nathan Schauer Dec 11, 2006, 9:41pm EST
This is a great line - the sock of a precious beloved toddler - how I miss my toddlers - big boys now. Thanks for reminding me.
Kathleen M. Dec 15, 2006, 10:43pm EST
Linda -- this was great. Thank you for sharing it with us.
John F Walter Dec 18, 2006, 5:08pm EST
Joy--The mystic law--a sock like "a feather from heaven." This is such a wonderfully healthy reaction from you, and expression of it to us. I took heart in your response to your crisis.
Katharyne T. Nov 14, 2009, 4:43pm EST
such a lovely story of precious little gifts that make us happy : )

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