Last week, holiday aside, was a long, exhausting week. Due in part, to the resurrection of memories brought on by the anniversary of my father's death (and his birthday). Last week also marked the 58th birthday of my other brother to whom I haven't spoken with in over a year.
The first days of September are fraught tangled emotions and memories crashing upon themselves wreaking haoc on the status quo of day-to-day.
My younger brother called last week with chit-chat, news of a family death, and a request permission to pass on my email address to a cousin on our father's side who is looking to get in touch. I said sure, eventhough we'd been down this road before.
The first few days are now behind me stabilized by celebatory notes; happiest of happy birthday wishes extened to an aunt and two dear friends.
Welcome to the beginning of the 'Ber months.
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I'm glad you had some positive to balance things out. Hope your 'Ber months are good ones.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the well wishes. Balance would be well received.
DeleteSounds like the 'Ber months are a mixed bag. I'm abiding with you for the tough parts, and celebrating with you on the happier parts.
ReplyDeleteSo far,yes. Hopefully the ups will outdistance the other. Thank you.
DeleteHuh. I never thought of it as the 'Ber months... That's interesting. Wishing you the best during this time!
ReplyDeleteI saw the 'Ber months a few weeks ago for the first time. Thank you.
DeleteSeptember can be a rough month for me as well although I am continually trying to stay focused on my blessings rather than difficult memories. It's a mixed bag of results.
ReplyDeleteI read the "ber" months as being the "brrr" months which is fitting especially since our nighttime temps have dropped dramatically.
Are you really going to post that picture and not explain it?
I think that why I've been so exhausted--the continual uphill climb to stay focused on the blessings.
Delete"Brrr" months is apt. Rumor has it we're in for a chill spell soon.
LOL I meant to pull it down for the post originally had a different title and a slightly different narrative.
I was 4 or 5. We were taken to the zoo. Each of us were plopped atop this (famous-at the time) stuffed panda for the photo op. Mine was the only one of the three that survived our many moves. My younger brother reminded me of the day (and the photo/s) when we spoke last week.
As I recall that was quite a fun day.
I'm sorry September is so fraught. I hope the rest of the 'Ber months are good to you... I saw that label for the first time on facebook and it made me happy. The 'Ber months are my favorites.
ReplyDeleteThank you. Minus the potential for extreme weather the 'Ber months do hold certain charms.
DeleteAugust is my month of tough remembrances, though I'm not looking forward to my mother's birthday in a few weeks, the first since she died. Sometimes, we just have to let the dates ride over us, until we can pick ourselves up and move on. I wish that for you.
ReplyDeleteI lost my father and two brothers during the 'Ber months. Plus, they signal the coming of the cold, dark 'Ary months. Luckily they also include Thanksgiving and Christmas. That always helps. Damn, you sure were a cute little girl.
ReplyDeleteMine is coming up next. Ber.
ReplyDeleteLove that picture, D! What a darling child... :-)
@ Mali And I to you.
ReplyDelete@ Colette generally the 'Ber months ae well with me. Especially Octo-Ber my lovely daughter's birthday. Thank goodness for the balance.
Thank you.
@ e My thoughts are with you
Thanks. Wow I could've used you guys back then. Darling. :-)
On a whim, I came to my now defunct blog, not expecting to find you, and lo! I see your entry and raise you one hi plus hug. The "Ber" Months can be a real Bear. (For me, too)
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