Back at Blogging

Six days since I've written! Where have I been? Here all the time. Beginning last Tuesday, however, I began preparing for the visit of my Pod sisters which means cleaning house. I don't do that very often - ususally just three times a year when they visit or when someone else does. Five of us were here, 3 missing. Nancy had planned to come but learned just last Thursday that her Mother has inoperable pancreatic cancer and stayed in Atlanta to be with her, of course. The bonding of the Pod sisters is truly beautiful. How very fortunate I am to be a part of the group. Mothers of two of the five have already transitioned and mothers of the other three are all fighting serious health issues. Even so, we shared many joyful moments in addition to the sad ones. ------ I've signed up for a "writing family history" continuing education class during the month of March and am eager for that experience. It's truly a short course - only 4 or 5 Mondays and it's over, but perhaps I'll learn enough to encourage me to put some more down on paper rather than saying "some day." -----One of the four cats that live next door is running the labyrinth - actually chasing something, not meditating. The surface of the Pond is like glass, not a single ripple, but a fine mist rolling across. More rain showers expected. Tea is finished. Time for breakfast and later yoga at the Y. Have a joy filled day!