#1 is so damn important Dickie. Nicely done! And all the best to you and family as you all move through this transition time.
Over the past few years in our household (between my wife and I) we've lost 6 grandparents, 1 aunt, my sister (2017) and my mom (2021), and most recently my brother-in-law (2 months ago). Added to that a friend's sudden passing in January at 47, and a good friend's teenager at the beginning of the pandemic.
Death is ever-present, unpredictable, and unpredictable again in how it affects each of us. Lots of ups and downs. Being intentional about reflecting on it and sitting with it, is so important. And, with time some transition comes. :)
My sympathies to you and your family for your loss. Losing a parent is like feeling one of the pillars of the earth give way under you. You’ve got excellent habits and focus which will help you. Grieving doesn’t happen all at once.
Been shuttling the kids to camp each morning, so the workday doesn’t start until 8. I have to be super disciplined with inputs early on so they don’t crowd out my own thoughts.
I know that place of grief, and there is no blueprint for moving through it. I lost my sister during Covid, and nothing made sense anymore. But slowly, and in its own time, healing happens…God is loving and merciful and will never forsake His children.
#1 is so damn important Dickie. Nicely done! And all the best to you and family as you all move through this transition time.
Over the past few years in our household (between my wife and I) we've lost 6 grandparents, 1 aunt, my sister (2017) and my mom (2021), and most recently my brother-in-law (2 months ago). Added to that a friend's sudden passing in January at 47, and a good friend's teenager at the beginning of the pandemic.
Death is ever-present, unpredictable, and unpredictable again in how it affects each of us. Lots of ups and downs. Being intentional about reflecting on it and sitting with it, is so important. And, with time some transition comes. :)
Thanks for this post. I had to chuckle when I read the 5AM part. For me, that's sleeping in! The day starts early on our little ranch. ;-)
My sympathies to you and your family for your loss. Losing a parent is like feeling one of the pillars of the earth give way under you. You’ve got excellent habits and focus which will help you. Grieving doesn’t happen all at once.
Oh man, the open loops thing is huge.
Been shuttling the kids to camp each morning, so the workday doesn’t start until 8. I have to be super disciplined with inputs early on so they don’t crowd out my own thoughts.
I know that place of grief, and there is no blueprint for moving through it. I lost my sister during Covid, and nothing made sense anymore. But slowly, and in its own time, healing happens…God is loving and merciful and will never forsake His children.
Be where you are and be gentle.
Growth can be painful.
-Li
Hey Dickie. So sorry about your loss. One question, you’ve advise against writing blogs and prefer writing on twitter. Why the change?