Wonderful Weeds

I was walking my garden and plants today looking for some peace. I finally talked to my DIL for about an hour this morning. I've been so concerned about her but she wasn't ready to talk to me. I don't blame her one bit. She has every right to be mad at the world - and I happen to be part of that world.

But all will be well. She knows how much I love her - we are not getting a divorce! I had a trip planned to Indy next week to spend time with them. I am still going. They need me. They were going to call the Realtor today and put the house on the market. So very much to figure out. My goal is to protect my grandson and be the continuity that he will need, love my DIL and accept her time of adjusting to her world imploding. And loving my son - who is going to be moving back home - literally. He will be moving in with us for a while.

I find great peace with my camera - almost a form of prayer. Gratitude for the beauty that surrounds me. If anyone knows what this is please let me know. I hope it seeds itself.

[Sheila]

I am always so inspired by a great DOF shot! FAV

[Kathy Bagley]

Beautiful, fav

[Sue Wilde]

A lovely shot. Good luck

[katy]

Cathy, Cathy, Cathy. You have had a more than full tiime lately! You are so wise and generous of spirit! Your family is blessed to have such a wonderful woman at its core.
On top of that your photography has so much to offer. you have a great eye for beauty and a wonderful way to present it in your images!

[BeckyS]

Life can be so hard sometimes. They are blessed to have you in their lives. Bless you and keep shooting. It helps.

[Catherine W.]

Such a pretty sight to brighten up some tough times. Hope things get better soon.

[juletee]

You have a heavy heart - and I am sad for you when I read your post . . . but you also know that you can help by offering support for all your family-keep taking walks and taking pictures to help you through this time.

[Gerry]

Fab photo and a Fav

[Graham Thresher]

A fantastic shot. Fav

[Judith]

Lovely shot.

[Cathy Donohoue]

@grammyn I wish I was as strong as I write. My heart is breaking for my DIL and my grandson. They did not sign on for this. Thank you for your always kind words.

[Cathy Donohoue]

@juletee All I have to offer is my support and they have that and more. Thanks you.

[Yvonne]

Beautiful shot, Cathy. Fav.

So sorry to hear about your struggles. You are such a kind woman, and I pray you and your family will have peace.

[Cathy Donohoue]

@yonnie Thank you Yvonne. The good news is that we are about to reopen our church in it's new home! I'm trying to focus on the positive.

[Yvonne]

@cdonohoue Cathy, that's what makes you so wonderful--you always focus on the positive. A great lesson for me!!!!

[Cathy Donohoue]

@yonnie Believe me it is "forced focus" right now. I'm not sleeping well and just generally driving myself nuts. And, thinking of writing a book about the reinvention of a congregation. There are so many in all mainline denominations that are dwindling.