Hiding Under My Blanket

If you feel like hiding from everything today, you’re not alone.

Today’s one of those days for me too. I’ve just noticed Christmas running at me full speed, and I’m not ready for it. My heart hurts. I’m missing the people who are gone from me. And I can’t get motivated. And it’s not only today. I fight this a lot. It just seems to be more overwhelming in November and December.

So what do we do, fellow traveler?

I guess we have two options. We can find a cozy spot, and hide underneath a big blanket (which I’ve already done for a while today), or we can do something. It doesn’t really matter what. I just made a replacement filter for an old stick vacuum with a leftover a/c air filter, and my sewing machine. Gotta keep the brain and hands busy!

And I guess that means there’s a third option, which is what I chose. We can do BOTH!

Today has been a bit rough. And it’s hard to stay hopeful when there are so many rough days. But we will get through this. We just will. And there are a lot of really good days ahead, we just have to trudge through these tough guys first. I believe in us!

I’m gonna go mail my Mom some cards I made, and write some more thoughts out of my heart to ease the hurt. And probably clean some stuff. I’m also gonna hide under my blanket when I feel like I need to. I hope you’re able to venture out from underneath your blanket and do something today that brings you joy. Even if it’s just a tiny little bit.

If you’re reading this, I’m saying a little prayer for joy and hope for you. And I hope knowing you’re not alone in your struggles brings you some measure of comfort.

Braundi