Off to Grand Rapids today to visit the #1 Sculpture Park in the USA (are there others?) and then dinner at a friend's place until late at night until we had to break away to do our nightly video call with dad.
Already mom is feeling some anxiety about being away from dad.
Already I feel like I'm going through the motions and not enjoying this moment as much as I could be. I know I'll look back on this trip... I know we couldn't have done more, but I think I could do better compartmentalizing some of my grief about SLE so not making more of this amazing time we have together doesn't become another regret to tote.
Pic: Sis, Nu, and mom at Meijer Gardens. The majestic greenhouses are in the background.
2 comments:
Ugh, Maya, it's so hard! It's such a shame you have to deal with this grief right when your family is here. I think you just have to tell yourself you're doing the best you possibly can under the circumstances. Yes, you definitely don't want to look back on this visit with regret. It's all easier said than done though- it's a difficult situation. Hugs. <3
I'm sure your family will understand. The important thing is being together. There's a big sculpture garden in Minneapolis, I think. And of course, DC. We thought about popping in there when we were on the mall 4th of July weekend, but by the time we got there it had closed for the day.
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