Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Travel day

All day today I'll be traveling back home from Florida to Washington state. From one extreme corner of the continental US to the other. I couldn't sleep and now it's not even 2:00 am at home. I won't return to my own bed until sometime after 9:00 pm. Makes for a very long day.

Norma Jean will be walking the dogs herself after today. This picture was taken yesterday, and I have to say I will miss her, and them, quite a bit. I don't even want to think about it, and I'm feeling more than a little emotional. My blogging buddies will write posts and I won't have my laptop, so I will be adrift, betwixt and between. Until Wednesday morning when life returns to normal, I'll be thinking of all of you and missing you, too.

It's been a good visit. I have said goodbye to Pete and reconnected with Norma Jean. We are still not only sisters of the flesh but also sisters of the heart. It's good to know that, to be reminded that life goes on after loss, and that sometimes it can herald the start of something fresh and new. Although I am feeling a little bit fragile, I can also feel that my heart is full and something good always comes from that.
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24 comments:

  1. Teresa EvangelineMarch 8, 2011 at 4:05 AM

    Many new things will appear for both of you. Often these types of experiences are springboards for the next phase of the journey. How exciting! The Joyful Journey continues!

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  2. Brian MillerMarch 8, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    travel safe...glad you got to spend that time with her...and i am sure she is glad as well...

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  3. HilaryMarch 8, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    Big hugs to you, DJan. Have a safe trip.

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  4. gigihawaiiMarch 8, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    I am thinking of your parachute and its lack of use in Florida, alas!

    I am also wondering if you will continue your swimming in Washington.

    Glad you had a great visit with NJ. You will soon be seeing her in Texas.

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  5. karenMarch 8, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Hope you can feel my hugs being sent your way...like Teresa says...her words so eloquent...the Joyful Journey continues....xo

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  6. Far Side of FiftyMarch 8, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Travel safe..Norma Jean looks good with her two new buddies..not that a dog is a substitute ..but they will help. Babe must be doing good..she looks ok:)

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  7. KayMarch 8, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    It's so hard to leave loved ones. I'm sending you a bunch of cyber hugs. Be sure to get lots of rest. I'm always pretty tired after a trip and the time changes.

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  8. DianneMarch 8, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    hugs dear lady
    you may feel fragile at the moment but you have incredible inner strength

    safe trip home

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  9. LindaMarch 8, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    I think reconnecting with your sister, her daughter and the baby is going to bring many good things to all of you in the years to come. I believe you're all properly bonded now.

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  10. Stella JonesMarch 8, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    It's been a roller coaster of a visit for you DJan and I am feeling for you today. Have a safe trip back home. When you get there, all will be well and you will be so pleased to see the Smart Guy again and your little birds.
    Yes you will miss Norma Jean and the little dogs and the swimming.
    I know how you feel. I feel all that each time I go back and forth to the U.K.
    Star x

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  11. Linda MyersMarch 8, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Safe journey!

    I noticed, in your photo of Norma Jean and the dogs, that it's VERY FLAT where she lives.

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  12. RaeMarch 8, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Travel safe and rest up before you start your hiking adventures again.

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  13. Whitney LeeMarch 8, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    I've been thinking about you all day, knowing you have been traveling. I hope it's not too bad.

    I know you'll miss Norma Jean and she you. Still, it is time for you both to go on, you to Smart Guy and her to the new normal. I'm so glad she's got the new dogs to help keep her company. I'm sending much love to you both.

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  14. Sally WesselyMarch 8, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Oh, I can just imagine how you are feeling. Travel safely. You are in our thoughts. Maybe you and sis can make a Skype date every couple of days or at least once a month.

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  15. Linda ReederMarch 8, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    Welcome home! I wish I could send you a day of blue skies and sunshine, but we had that on Monday, and one day is all we get this week. But spring IS on the way.

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  16. SquirrelQueenMarch 9, 2011 at 12:43 AM

    I hope you had a good trip today. I have flown between Anchorage and Atlanta several time and I know how long of a day it can be.

    Glad you got to spend some time with Norma Jean, you both are in my thoughts.

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  17. Norma JeanMarch 9, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Missing you...took the doggies for a walk all myself. They did just fine. Had a good swim, too. Hope you get back into the groove soon (although in two weeks we will meet again). Love you, Jan. Thanks for the support of the last three weeks.

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  18. NancyMarch 9, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Have a good and safe trip. Your birds are waiting.

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  19. AnonymousMarch 9, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Glad your trip went so well!!
    Slowly getting stuff back together here. We'll start posting again by Saturday, hopefully.

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  20. AnonymousMarch 9, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    ps forgot to sign it: trish

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  21. AnonymousMarch 9, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Gosh, traveling that distance will make more than your butt ache. I hope you get home without any problems whatsoever.

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  22. Donna B.March 9, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Travel safe my dear friend...may all the good times with NJ, Babe and Chester lull you into a wonderful state of mind. May all our thoughts and wishes for you surround you in big hugs until we meet again in the blogsphere...Happy landings and say to Smart Guy....bet he will be thrilled to have you back!

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  23. troutbirderMarch 9, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    I read Emily D's poem on your other blog. The words meant a lot to me. Safe journey. Be well...

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  24. The Retired OneMarch 9, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Thank goodness for computers and phones..you can still talk to her several times a day!

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