Connections Across the Miles
Last Few Days On the Road
Where do I start after two weeks of living, travelling and working in Alberta, thanks to Wellspring? I guess I will start with what is ultimately most important for us humans- each other, all of our connections.
Relationships – familial; friendships new and old; colleagues; amazing casual acquaintances like the barista who made my morning coffee; all the volunteers, staff and members of Wellspring who make what I do possible. Amazing people who don’t want their names mentioned. My twin great-granddaughters, not to mention their parents and their uncle Mike and all of their relations. And the ones back in Ottawa who give me a reason to get up every morning.
And it goes on- both coasts, as well as the web of all these connections that extend not just across the continent but around the world. Honestly, how lucky are we! No matter what else is going on, our direct experience for most people reading this post, points to some pretty remarkable people in our daily lives.
In the end, this is what counts. Our relationships with each other.
I get to conclude my trip with my 22-month-old twin granddaughters, who find everything in sight fascinating – dried up buds on bushes, small stones, dandelion puff balls, replicating the way I walk with my hands behind my back and anything that falls in their line of vision. Nothing escapes their attention.
A Good Life
We all would like to have good, if not perfect, health. I used to consider excellent health to be the most important thing until I no longer had excellent health. I discovered that the most important thing in my life was the people. People who accompany us through the good times and the tough times. Our relationships are where we find gold!
No matter what happens, this is the secret to the well-lived life – accompanying each other through the joys and sorrows, laughter and tears, flashes of brilliance and moments of stupidity.
And doing it with as much caring and kindness as we can muster for each other and ourselves.
I am filled with gratitude as I notice the resilience, rejuvenation, and well-being of my person that seems to correspond both to the renewal of spring and all of the wonderful people in my life, including you, who kindly read my blog.
Thank you from the road, under big blue skies and magnificent mountains. May we cherish the people in our lives. We can’t get along without them. Warmly, trudy
PS the animals are female elk along the Bow River in Canmore, and the flowers are bleeding heart, from someone’s yard in Calgary, which by the way, always reminds me of my grandmother.
Thoughtfulness and wisdom – such a gift to me this morning. Thank you Trudy.
I miss that scenery … pics are another gift!
Hugs, Mary
Dear Mary: What kind words you send from PEI. Thank you. One of these years I want to make it to your beautiful Island and see the red cliffs and pristine beaches. Big hugs back to you, Trudy
:-)So beautiful – the words, the pictures:-) Your are a blessing for me and a constant reminder how wonderful life is. Thank you, Trudy and a big hug
Thank-you Sabine: I picture you in your beautiful spot in Germany immersed in nature and extending generous hospitality to whoever shows up. I appreciate you reading my blog and your kind words. Gratefully, Trudy
Was wonderful to spend time with you. Speaking of dear friends…a friend who knows I’ve been struggling with some health challenges lately crocheted a beautiful lap blanket and said to feel her giving me a hug. Good health is not guaranteed but friendships as lovely as these stand the test of time.
Hi Sandi: Thanks for your note here and the generous story of your friend’s “hug.” And this is an excellent maxim. “Good health is not guaranteed but friendships as lovely as these stand the test of time.” It was wonderful to see you and I hope you enjoy this month of June. Thanks so much for reading my blog. As always, Trudy