Random thoughts about March 8
Today would have been my dad’s 90th birthday. He passed 11 years ago, I miss him always.
My husband has been in the ICU for 25 days. He is not aware of his surroundings because he has been sedated for most of that time.
I text updates to both our families.
I’ve been staying with my son and his wife for 7 days.
At night after a day at the hospital, we have dinner and watch a Disney movie.
Their dog has accepted me staying with them. He goes out with me but he won’t go on a walk with just me.
Tomorrow is another day.
Missives from Missouri 
You are so brave to be writing and sharing your random thoughts. I hope the writing helps you get through these tough moments.
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Thank you!
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Dear Patricia,
Would you believe me if I said this was beautiful?
I love this event terribly, and this is my third year participating – but I’ve been struggling to keep up, eeking out posts late in the midnight hours. My brain is pummeled by the daily demands of life, the improbable, and sometimes, I just feel like I’m drowning.
I’m so close to writing “random” thoughts, but thought it might lessen the quality of my posts…and then I read yours.
How prolific in its succinctness. How powerful in its transparency and vulnerability. How representative of the despair so many have felt on the brink of the – unknown, inexplicable and unbelievably painful.
How strong you are, that amidst what must be the most difficult of circumstances you still find joy, treasure relationships, appreciate what you can and strive to have some semblance of sanity.
You are a phenomenal woman, and as you balance the unbelievably weighty items in your life – you still find time to write with this community.
I am honored to read it – and inspired.
Thank you for encouraging us when it would be far more befitting if we were encouraging you.
You and your family are in my prayers.
With all sincerity,
~Dr. Carla Michelle Brown
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From the depth of my heart, I thank you. I treasure your words because you seem to eloquent my say what I was thinking.
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Patricia,
Please know that I treasure deeply what you shared. I will hold it in my heart – because you also reminded me that I should be far more thoughtful about my unwarranted complaining.
I could better spend my time on treasuring that which matters most. I am truly grateful for your reminders. If at all possible, rest well. May He grant you peace beyond your understanding…
~Carla Michelle
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Your random thoughts are valuable. They are expressions of what’s going on in your life at the moment. A lot to think about here. Sending your husband, you and your family healing thoughts.
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Thank you!!!
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