Being Taken Care Of

[liralen]

I've been having a mildly unusual time of getting taken care of by a lot of people. A good number of them are from our church, and the biggest flood of that was on Sunday, where everyone offered us a hug, condolences, and a few moments of thoughtful conversations. It was amazing how much support we got on that day

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[incandescens]

(hugs)

That bowl is lovely.

And I know that wasn't what you meant, but you ought to do something with the idea of a flower arraignment. It sounds tremendously interesting. :)

(hugs again) Take care of yourself, and the same to Jet and John. I'm thinking of you.

[archangelbeth]

*points up* What she said. O:>

[liralen]

*beams*

[liralen]

(hugs back)

Oh, yes, the idea of flower arranging really does sound interesting, given everything else that I've been doing with flowers.

Thank you very much, I will try and do the best I can. I will also forward the good wishes to my boys. (Hugs warmly)

[sophiap]

((hugs))

Sorry I haven't been around much, but you and your family have been in my thoughts.

That bowl is absolutely gorgeous. Those soft blues...

[liralen]

(hugs back happily)

I really appreciate the thoughts, and utterly understand why you're busy enough not to be here a lot. *laughs* I've done that a lot.

*beams* Happy the bowl works for you.

[grey_lady]

Even though I'm sure you would be OK with cooking, it is good to remind ourselves to be able to accept others' care.

And it's also, ironically, often a benefit to *them* as well, having something tangible to do to help.

*hugs*

[tamago]

This. --^

*hug*

[liralen]

*hugs back thoroughly*

[liralen]

*hugs warmly back*

Yes, so very very true. I am rather enjoying the comments and support here for some of those very same reasons.

*hugs happily*

[rmd]

sometimes, it's good just to let the community take care of you - it's part of the arrangement of living as part of a community of people. sometimes you give to the community, and sometimes, the community gives to you. both are important parts of the equation.

[liralen]

Yes.

It is good, both ways around, I think... (hugs)

[helliongoddess]

I'm so glad you're letting people help out! I know for me, I hate that helpless feeling when a friend's loved one passes away, and it makes ME feel better to bring them food or do something I think might make their difficult time a little easier!

And you answered my question in this post about the Empty Bowl program - your bowl is gorgeous, I'm sure whoever gets it will be quite pleased!

[liralen]

Yay! I'm glad that I was able to answer your question...

... and, yeah, it does really help...

Thank you!!