Sunday, July 06, 2025

meta

I can't believe it has been a week (since my fam arrived, since SLE died... how is life so unrelentingly incessant?).

My sister and I took off for an early morning hike. We did a couple of midday ones last week, but the heat seemed to exacerbate her sadly near-constant migraine, so we thought we'd try a sunrise trek today. 

Later in the afternoon a matinee of Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help at our local regional Theater. So hilarious (and Irish!) that when Nu and Big A heard about it at dinner they wanted to see it too, so I'm taking them next week. 

Pic: Being meta about my sister's tee and photography at the Beal Gardens pond. 

16 comments:

Nicole said...

Good to see you here, Maya! I have been thinking about you. Hope the visit is going well!

Jenny said...

Oh wow I missed a lot of posts somehow. I'm really sad for you- you're grieving SLE right when your sister and mother are visiting. I hope you're able to still enjoy being with them. And I also feel bad for your sister with her migraine- that's terrible! Sounds like you're doing some fun things in spite of everything.

StephLove said...

I'm sorry about the migraine. I know from North's last three years of high school how debilitating that can be. We are still so thankful the problem is under control now. I hope your sister can find a solution.

Lisa's Yarns said...

Hey! I recognize that pond! I hope your sister's migraine subsides. That sounds horrible!

Nance said...

Your poor, dear sister! As a fellow sufferer, I know what she must be going through, toughing it out so that she still has her vacation time with you. Bless her. Been there too many times myself.

Jeanie said...

The heat is so grim -- especially hard with constant migraines. I hope she has some relief during her visit. Early morning for a hike seems much smarter!

J said...

Ugh, I’m not sure I could be that strong with heat and a migraine, I’m glad you went out in the (relative) cool morning.

Anonymous said...

Your sister’s shirt made me smile.

Thinking of you amidst the Joy & sorrow & everything in between of your right now. ❤️

-Steph

maya said...

It is, Nicole, thank you!

maya said...

Jenny, You didn't miss posts--I didn't publish until today. I should probably make a note somewhere... I'm trying :)!

maya said...

I'm so thankful to hear North's is under control, Steph! Wow. I remember rationing medication and planning schedules around that. <3 Thank you.

maya said...

Lisa :)! Yes :)!!! (And thank you!)

maya said...

Nance, I did mention you to her as you're both outliers in terms of when your migraines began to escalate. I wish a speedy resolution for both of you <3

maya said...

The breezes were so cool this morning, Jeanie! Thank you!

maya said...

J--I'm sure she'd be napping at home, but feels like she ought to do more because she's visiting... Poor Baby!

maya said...

Ah, the "in between of my right now" is a perfect summary. Thank you, Steph <3

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