I am one of those people who manages to seem strong, confident and capable during a crises.
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More garden walk photos. There was a brand new rock garden that they are calling a crevice garden.
The circle labyrinth is at the top of the hill.
#BloomScrolling@NorcalGma2 a really nice garden!
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I am one of those people who manages to seem strong, confident and capable during a crises. Even when I'm scared to death. Now that my husband has turned another corner and is feeling healthier again I'm feeling like I can shed the pretense. I am back to being me.
I realized this morning I might even be a little cranky. Definitely overwhelmed by all of the chores that didn't go away while our focus was diverted.
Time for a reset.
No one wants to be around a cranky grandma.
So I set off to the Humboldt Botanical Garden for some floral therapy.
It worked.
I feel better equipped to be kind to myself because I'm doing the best that I can.
The garden is just starting to feel spring like and my son's memorial dogwood tree is showing buds that promise to bloom a little later.
#BloomScrolling@NorcalGma2 The lilac looking flowers look like blueblossoms; in the buckthorn family. They're quite prevalent along the Coastal regions from California to Southern Washington state 🙂
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@NorcalGma2 a really nice garden!
@carolannie
It is a work in progress but has made amazing strides with dedicated volunteers. -
I am one of those people who manages to seem strong, confident and capable during a crises. Even when I'm scared to death. Now that my husband has turned another corner and is feeling healthier again I'm feeling like I can shed the pretense. I am back to being me.
I realized this morning I might even be a little cranky. Definitely overwhelmed by all of the chores that didn't go away while our focus was diverted.
Time for a reset.
No one wants to be around a cranky grandma.
So I set off to the Humboldt Botanical Garden for some floral therapy.
It worked.
I feel better equipped to be kind to myself because I'm doing the best that I can.
The garden is just starting to feel spring like and my son's memorial dogwood tree is showing buds that promise to bloom a little later.
#BloomScrolling@NorcalGma2 You are SO wise.
Summer has chosen an excellent companion!
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I am one of those people who manages to seem strong, confident and capable during a crises. Even when I'm scared to death. Now that my husband has turned another corner and is feeling healthier again I'm feeling like I can shed the pretense. I am back to being me.
I realized this morning I might even be a little cranky. Definitely overwhelmed by all of the chores that didn't go away while our focus was diverted.
Time for a reset.
No one wants to be around a cranky grandma.
So I set off to the Humboldt Botanical Garden for some floral therapy.
It worked.
I feel better equipped to be kind to myself because I'm doing the best that I can.
The garden is just starting to feel spring like and my son's memorial dogwood tree is showing buds that promise to bloom a little later.
#BloomScrolling@NorcalGma2 good for you, and nice flowers!!!!
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More garden walk photos. There was a brand new rock garden that they are calling a crevice garden.
The circle labyrinth is at the top of the hill.
#BloomScrollingI don't know what the big peach one is, but the pink stripey ones are Lewisia! Native to the Siskiyous
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I am one of those people who manages to seem strong, confident and capable during a crises. Even when I'm scared to death. Now that my husband has turned another corner and is feeling healthier again I'm feeling like I can shed the pretense. I am back to being me.
I realized this morning I might even be a little cranky. Definitely overwhelmed by all of the chores that didn't go away while our focus was diverted.
Time for a reset.
No one wants to be around a cranky grandma.
So I set off to the Humboldt Botanical Garden for some floral therapy.
It worked.
I feel better equipped to be kind to myself because I'm doing the best that I can.
The garden is just starting to feel spring like and my son's memorial dogwood tree is showing buds that promise to bloom a little later.
#BloomScrollingWhite magnolia, purple ceonothus (also called wild lilac)
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I am one of those people who manages to seem strong, confident and capable during a crises. Even when I'm scared to death. Now that my husband has turned another corner and is feeling healthier again I'm feeling like I can shed the pretense. I am back to being me.
I realized this morning I might even be a little cranky. Definitely overwhelmed by all of the chores that didn't go away while our focus was diverted.
Time for a reset.
No one wants to be around a cranky grandma.
So I set off to the Humboldt Botanical Garden for some floral therapy.
It worked.
I feel better equipped to be kind to myself because I'm doing the best that I can.
The garden is just starting to feel spring like and my son's memorial dogwood tree is showing buds that promise to bloom a little later.
#BloomScrollingI think that many of us do the strong, confident and capable thing, and it does help get through difficult times, but i think it's good to have a little down time after, and to take care of your own self. I'm glad you got to see such lovely flowers! And I'm glad that your son's memorial dogwood is close to blooming. Thank you for sharing all the photos!
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@carolannie
It is a work in progress but has made amazing strides with dedicated volunteers.@NorcalGma2 Volunteers are the best
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I am one of those people who manages to seem strong, confident and capable during a crises. Even when I'm scared to death. Now that my husband has turned another corner and is feeling healthier again I'm feeling like I can shed the pretense. I am back to being me.
I realized this morning I might even be a little cranky. Definitely overwhelmed by all of the chores that didn't go away while our focus was diverted.
Time for a reset.
No one wants to be around a cranky grandma.
So I set off to the Humboldt Botanical Garden for some floral therapy.
It worked.
I feel better equipped to be kind to myself because I'm doing the best that I can.
The garden is just starting to feel spring like and my son's memorial dogwood tree is showing buds that promise to bloom a little later.
#BloomScrolling@NorcalGma2
Good on ya! Just visited the local arboretum myself. They’d made a lot of changes. Really appreciating your photos. -
@NorcalGma2
Good on ya! Just visited the local arboretum myself. They’d made a lot of changes. Really appreciating your photos.@garthderby
Thank you! -
I am one of those people who manages to seem strong, confident and capable during a crises. Even when I'm scared to death. Now that my husband has turned another corner and is feeling healthier again I'm feeling like I can shed the pretense. I am back to being me.
I realized this morning I might even be a little cranky. Definitely overwhelmed by all of the chores that didn't go away while our focus was diverted.
Time for a reset.
No one wants to be around a cranky grandma.
So I set off to the Humboldt Botanical Garden for some floral therapy.
It worked.
I feel better equipped to be kind to myself because I'm doing the best that I can.
The garden is just starting to feel spring like and my son's memorial dogwood tree is showing buds that promise to bloom a little later.
#BloomScrolling@NorcalGma2 Thank you, as someone who also appears on top of things in a crisis and also gets cranky, because you have just reminded me that it is OKAY to take time to yourself before tackling the overwhelming backlog of Things.
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I am one of those people who manages to seem strong, confident and capable during a crises. Even when I'm scared to death. Now that my husband has turned another corner and is feeling healthier again I'm feeling like I can shed the pretense. I am back to being me.
I realized this morning I might even be a little cranky. Definitely overwhelmed by all of the chores that didn't go away while our focus was diverted.
Time for a reset.
No one wants to be around a cranky grandma.
So I set off to the Humboldt Botanical Garden for some floral therapy.
It worked.
I feel better equipped to be kind to myself because I'm doing the best that I can.
The garden is just starting to feel spring like and my son's memorial dogwood tree is showing buds that promise to bloom a little later.
#BloomScrolling@NorcalGma2 I can’t relate to appearing calm during a crisis 😅 but I can relate to feeling depleted afterward.
We had a meeting today with a new resource that could get us respite care. They said “we feel that respite care is really important because you are the care providers, and if you’re not 100%, then the care you’re giving won’t be 100%.” 😮😭
I’ve never had anyone talk to us this way, and value our (unacknowledged, 24/7) work this way. ❤️
Anyway, I am sure that your work is not going unnoticed — even if you appear calm. 😁
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@NorcalGma2 I can’t relate to appearing calm during a crisis 😅 but I can relate to feeling depleted afterward.
We had a meeting today with a new resource that could get us respite care. They said “we feel that respite care is really important because you are the care providers, and if you’re not 100%, then the care you’re giving won’t be 100%.” 😮😭
I’ve never had anyone talk to us this way, and value our (unacknowledged, 24/7) work this way. ❤️
Anyway, I am sure that your work is not going unnoticed — even if you appear calm. 😁
@scott
Respite care can be a big help. I hope that works out for you.
Our situation was made more difficult because I scheduled a medical procedure and didn't know my husband had another infection until I got home from the hospital.
I am recovered an things are definitely going better today.
Thank goodness. -
More garden walk photos. There was a brand new rock garden that they are calling a crevice garden.
The circle labyrinth is at the top of the hill.
#BloomScrolling@NorcalGma2 I hope they have a LOT of help weeding the crevice garden. They are very hard to maintain.
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I am one of those people who manages to seem strong, confident and capable during a crises. Even when I'm scared to death. Now that my husband has turned another corner and is feeling healthier again I'm feeling like I can shed the pretense. I am back to being me.
I realized this morning I might even be a little cranky. Definitely overwhelmed by all of the chores that didn't go away while our focus was diverted.
Time for a reset.
No one wants to be around a cranky grandma.
So I set off to the Humboldt Botanical Garden for some floral therapy.
It worked.
I feel better equipped to be kind to myself because I'm doing the best that I can.
The garden is just starting to feel spring like and my son's memorial dogwood tree is showing buds that promise to bloom a little later.
#BloomScrolling@NorcalGma2 Being the one who holds everything together during a crisis is exhausting. I'm so glad you gave yourself the therapy that you needed! Please continue to take care of yourself!
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A few more garden photos.
#BloomScrolling@NorcalGma2 beautiful flowers. I hope your floral therapy rejuvenated you
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I am one of those people who manages to seem strong, confident and capable during a crises. Even when I'm scared to death. Now that my husband has turned another corner and is feeling healthier again I'm feeling like I can shed the pretense. I am back to being me.
I realized this morning I might even be a little cranky. Definitely overwhelmed by all of the chores that didn't go away while our focus was diverted.
Time for a reset.
No one wants to be around a cranky grandma.
So I set off to the Humboldt Botanical Garden for some floral therapy.
It worked.
I feel better equipped to be kind to myself because I'm doing the best that I can.
The garden is just starting to feel spring like and my son's memorial dogwood tree is showing buds that promise to bloom a little later.
#BloomScrolling@NorcalGma2
Beautiful flower
Good on you for practicing self-care!
Glad things have turned the corner 🙂
PS- autocorrect made this sentiment say something quite different 🙄 -
I am one of those people who manages to seem strong, confident and capable during a crises. Even when I'm scared to death. Now that my husband has turned another corner and is feeling healthier again I'm feeling like I can shed the pretense. I am back to being me.
I realized this morning I might even be a little cranky. Definitely overwhelmed by all of the chores that didn't go away while our focus was diverted.
Time for a reset.
No one wants to be around a cranky grandma.
So I set off to the Humboldt Botanical Garden for some floral therapy.
It worked.
I feel better equipped to be kind to myself because I'm doing the best that I can.
The garden is just starting to feel spring like and my son's memorial dogwood tree is showing buds that promise to bloom a little later.
#BloomScrolling@NorcalGma2 more ceanothus, lovely. Also I’m guessing magnolia and rhody. I haven’t been to the Humboldt botanical garden, but we did go to the one in Fort Bragg a few years ago. Quite lovely. I’m glad this recharged your batteries.
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@scott
Respite care can be a big help. I hope that works out for you.
Our situation was made more difficult because I scheduled a medical procedure and didn't know my husband had another infection until I got home from the hospital.
I am recovered an things are definitely going better today.
Thank goodness.
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