Weekly Wisdoms #37
What an emotionally heavy week. Kiara and I have renamed August – Anxiety August because Cameron’s upcoming anniversary has created so much anxiety for us all. But aside from that a few things happened in David’s world that were just so emotionally heavy. Our weekly schedules are just so busy that we haven’t really had time to stop and process everything.
Glimmers
(Glimmers are micro-moments of joy that make us feel happy, hopeful, and safe.)
- We had such a great walk on Sunday. It was a new trail for me and was tough but I really enjoyed it and we had such a great chat afterwards.
- Coco and I had a great walk on Tuesday. Walking with her really helps keep me motivated because she has so much fun.
- It is warming up. On one hand I am excited but I am also not looking forward to the heat that is imminent.
- Emma made the hockey team. Her and her bestie have been practicing with a little school nearby, so they are kinda outsiders and weren’t picked for the first game they played. They were so disappointed but kept going back and showing up and were chosen for a week this coming week – lots of excitement.
- Taylor Swift launched a new album. I don’t actually listen to her music but I LOVE LOVE what a powerhouse she is. And lets be real, we can all do with a little distraction from the drama going on all over right now.
Picture of the Week
I have decided to change this section up and add in my favourite photo of the week. This was taken on our walk to Groenkloof 2 weeks ago. While I feel I look like a baby elephant in the photo I love the moment. The only way forward was through this huge puddle that crossed the whole road. We formed a line and helped one another across the side but it was quite an adventure because the stones we were stepping on were all lose. And because we are all the wrong side of 45, a slip isn’t just a slip – so we took our time.
Wise Words of the Week
Words of the Week
I am joining up with the Word of the Week link party this week so my word for the week would have to be EMOTIONS. So many emotions this week. Kiara and I are struggling with anxiety. David was very sad. Emma asked if she could see her psychologist again. We are all going through it a little at the moment. I suspect it will carry on until after the anniversary of Cameron’s death. I am trying to just be kind with myself and my family as we navigate this first.
Until next week!
Such a tender post ❤️ I’m so sorry it’s such a heavy time, but I love how you’re still finding those little glimmers to hold onto. Sending you and your family gentle strength as you navigate Cameron’s anniversary.
Sending love and hugs! It sounds like a rough week. The walking sounds so helpful especially with the chats afterwards.
I am so pleased Emma and her friend have been chosen for the hockey tea. Good luck to them.
What an adventure the walk at Groenkloof was.
Hi Laura, thank you for sharing your story so openly. Your honesty about navigating “Anxiety August” and the collective emotions your family is experiencing is incredibly brave. It’s so inspiring to see how you’re also finding and appreciating those small “glimmers” of joy. It’s a powerful reminder that even on the toughest days, there’s a little bit of light to be found. Wishing you and your family strength and kindness during this difficult time.
Congrats to Emma and her friend! Sounds like their dedication paid off. I love that photo of you all navigating the huge stream. I get really nervous about falling on the trail too now that I’m on the wrong side of 45. Injuries just aren’t as easy to recover from.
I’m sorry to hear that this week has been particularly hard for you all. I’m thinking of you as you navigate such a sad time.
Congratulations to Emma. I hope she has a winning game.
Congratulations for Emma on making the hockey team. Wishing you so much love and tenderness as you cope with this difficult anniversary. Thinking of you all and Cameron x
You don’t look like a baby elephant Laura. Well done with helping each other across, I can’t help thinking a group of men wouldn’t have done the same thing. I understand why August is a difficult month for you all, just something to be gone through, no advice or tips to share. Our plans are to go somewhere away from the norm that was happening on the day a year ago, no idea where or what yet x sending you love x
#wotw
Anniversaries are so hard. I can imagine it’s been an emotional heavy week with Cameron’s anniversary coming up. Lovely photos from your walks – that is a huge puddle in your photo of the week! Thinking of you all as you navigate all the emotions around this time of year x #WotW
Thinking of you all and sending love and hugs as Cameron’s anniversary approaches. I hope you find some comfort as you navigate through this sad time.
Well done to Emma on making the hockey team, and that’s a lovely pic of you all crossing the huge puddle! x