Brave Enough To Be Bliss

I want to share an example of how we are never too young or old to practice vulnerability. When I was younger, my extended family had more gatherings than we do today. One of my great aunts lives in Colorado and I have only seen her in person a handful of times in my life. My grandmother’s funeral in 1992 was the last time I saw her. Back then I certainly c ouldn’t have been had anything but surface-level conversations, if I spoke at all. In January 2024, she commented on a blog link I posted on Facebook. I don’t recall her ever commenting on anything prior to that other than perhaps a quick happy birthday message. That particular post, however, prompted this conversation and ever since I have had the most wonderful email exchanges with Auntie Em as she told me I could call her. Auntie Em : Table Rock Lake what a great place to be as you 'ponder' and write and share your writings and continue to 'grow' within yourself and make use of the strength you have been 'gathering' along the way. May His Blessings support you all along the path that you have chosen to follow at this time. May peace & contentment be with you. Ginger Bliss : It's so nice to hear from you! It is a very special place indeed! Thank you for sharing those thoughts with me, it means a lot. And I know I am not alone, even when I am alone. Wishing His blessings upon you, as well, and sending you big hugs and lots of love! ❤ Auntie Em : Thank you--Ginger for your message--I too have a big change upcoming--not expected so quickly-- there is a private room available at the Care Home that we had chosen for me to move to when the application was approved for me to go on Medicaid and move in. Will look at it on Monday--was not really thinking it would come up this soon--so at 93 years am in turmoil. Hate to leave being here with my remaining son--but, do know that, sooner or later my health will require the change and thought it might go better now rather than a 'have to' because of health change. I apologize for the length of this--but feel you are a 'good sounding board'' for me to use at this moment to try to let go of some of my anxiousness in all this abrupt , but very likely--change. Private rooms do not become available there very often. In past years when my husband & I visited a friend at her house that was right on Table Rock lake--it was a very pleasurable place to be--so relaxing to look out on the water, so I certainly wish for this to be a very rewarding & special time for you. ❤ Do tell your Dad (Wayne Lee)--Hi from me. Your Grandpa Lee was my oldest brother---my second oldest brother passed away in Idaho even before Lee's passing-- am thankful for my younger brother that lives in Frankfort, Ks. Thought you might be interested in this little bit of family connections. Thank you for your interesting posts -- is nice to have some bit of 'news’ from’ ‘back home area'' every now & then. Thank you--Ginger. Love & hugs to you, also. ❤ Keep the faith. Ginger Bliss : The first words of my book are, "Life...is...hard." Thank you for sharing your current "hard" with me. Change is always difficult and no matter how many changes we go through in life, change doesn't really seem to get any easier. This would be a big life change for you, so it's completely understandable to have some anxiety with it. Change is a process, and often we have to "process" the change in our minds which is where the anxiety can come in because of fear. In my experience, the more we can understand our fears about the change, the more compassion we can show ourselves and others who may also be struggling with the change. Fears are valid, but sometimes there are actions we can take to ease them which can lessen the level of anxiety. Feel free to use me as a sounding board anytime and never apologize for the length of anything. Words are my thing and I like to read them as much as I enjoy writing them. And sometimes just expressing fear out loud or in writing can be enough to feel less anxiety. When we keep things inside, they tend to grow but when we share them with someone we trust, they tend to dissipate. I admire you for sharing this potential change with me and acknowledging the anxiety that comes with it. You have every right to feel what you feel. I'm glad you were able to experience Table Rock and know what a special place it is. I'm excited to head there Monday and will send you a photo from there also so you can see my view of the water which always gives me a sense of calm and peace where the thoughts and words just flow! More later but thank you again for being brave enough to share and brave enough to consider this next life change that may even have unexpected joys in store for you! ❤ I am so grateful for the information she has shared about my grandparents, dad and aunts, as well as her own wisdom gained from living this hard life for 94 years. We have obviously been related for all my life yet there had been little to no interaction until my vulnerability inspired her own. This has led to a friendship we are Letting go and embracing the unknown... (gingerbliss.life)

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