I wasn’t doing so well and I sent out a distress signal to Robbie. He put himself on hold and as soon as he arrived home I hit the road. I needed to get out of this place. Along the
I’m home again and setting my house straight so I can fall into
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Good for you. You got some much needed medicine. That third image—exhale!
I love the wide valleys of the West…don’t like to be closed in…but I also love the look of them being scrubbed by storms. That was a beautiful night to be driving.
It’s like that with anything you love, sometimes you have to stand back a little and gain perspective, and see the whole picture. That can only be done at a distance. I have found this to be true in mothering, in daughtering, in wifing, sistering, and friending, in working. I am still learning to sense when a perspective change might be in order. I needed your post today. It’s good for me see the loveliness of the life I live and the people I love, and to be filled up and ready to love more fully.
TRUE!!!!!
I am so happy to know you were able to recharge your heart and mind. Your busy life is so full and beautiful, and me as a far away friend truly admires it. But coming from a ranching family I also recognize the hard work required and its burdens. On top of everything you are married to a man that is in a risky business. Evening worry about him when the fires erupt. You both are always on my mind. Additionally, the Coronavirus and how it has limited us in so many ways. I missed my littles, so I would take a ride and drive just so I could see them and blow them kisses. I am happy you know when you need to take care of you, and that Robbie understands. Love from your Nevada friend.
Love you, Heidi. So often your kindness and messages lift me. Thank you for being in my life.
I just really love your honesty.
Honesty first. Always.
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How important it is to have a partner who supports the need for reprieve and allows us to breathe. We’re lucky ladies to have men who’ll say ‘Go do what you need to do, babe. I gotcha covered.’ I’m glad you could have a break. I’m planning one soon too. I love my life, but sometimes it chokes a little.
So glad this resonates with you and YES!!! I’m so thankful I could ask Robert for this and that he was able to take time off to meet my needs.
I never want to seem like I’m complaining about my life…I love my life…but it is as you say, sometimes it chokes a little.
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Love you Jilliaqn!!
Love you back, Chris!
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Much love to you, dear friend.
Thank you, Cat.
I came home to a beautiful letter from you!
Looking forward to responding.
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I am glad you are better.
A wild heart always needs to get away. The love for your home, life, animals, husband always shines through in all you share.
I live in a suburb in a large metropolitan city, and hope, one day, to go back to a rural life, when my time caretaking is finished. Thank you for your honest living, writing, making and holding a candle up to be a light that is so needed during this diminishing time.