Grief does not have a time limit.
Your loved one will always be missed.
The initial intensity goes away. Grief just changes direction.
It comes up with a song, a memory, a favourite day.
Missing someone who was loved is lifelong.
So remembering all the little things about Adolph is okay. And giving a kiss to his plaque in the park is okay.
#griefchangesdirection#reflectivethoughtsbybarbara#barbaradimambro
I was walking as much as I could over the winter. But boots and slippery sidewalks or roads did not appeal to me.
So this morning I started my Spring walking. 30 minutes up the hill around the library through the park then along the road back to my house.
The birds were singing.
The field is flattened from the weight of the winter snow.
Not many people, just those walking their dogs that I go out of my way to avoid.
Adolph's plaque survived the winter and still on the bench.
I always give it a little kiss. I know- I am lame.
The ground is so brown but there is hope being spring that the world will liven up again.
Oh, those walks. Good exercise but better for the soul.
#reflectivethoughtsbybarbara#barbaradimambro#morningwalks#plaqueinthepark#thebirdsweresinging
Okay two grandchildren went with me to lunch at Wimpys in Aurora.
It is an old fashioned diner.
A junk box on the table. Pictures from the 50s era with relevant music playing.
Waving to Nana, thanks for our lunch and time together.
#reflectivethoughtsbybarbara#barbaradimambro#wimpysinaurora#50sstylediner#eatingoutwiththegrandchildren
I want to be positive but my heart is breaking for the world.
Mostly for the children. I worry about my grandchildren. I worry about all the children of the world.
Especially the ones in the war zones.
Darkest before the dawn.
So we stay hopeful for a better day.
And for the snow to go away.
#hopeforabetterday#springaroundthecorner#reflectivethoughtsbybarbara#barbaradimambro
Okay. March 1 is very cold.
So in like a lion goes the saying.
Hopefully it goes out like a lamb.
So much to do in March.
Birthdays to be remembered.
Well the weather has been warm. Then another snowfall and lots of shoveling and cleaning the car.
Then the snow melts.
Then it snows again.
Oh well it is St. Patrick's Day. So maybe with the luck of the Irish it will stay warmer.
#stpatrick'sday#warnthencoldthenwarmagain#reflectivethoughtsbybarbara#barbaradimambro
March is the month of change.
Warm then cold then warm again.
But I always see it as new beginnings.
Clean the house.
Prepare for Easter/
Decide on what needs to be done next.
Get organizing and ready for the next steps in my life.
#reflectivethoughsbybara#barbaradimambro#marchthemonthofnewbeginnings
I understand we do not want nuclear war.
But the war on Iran by the United States and Israel is wrong. It is trying to drag the world into the conflict.
Not a defensive but a preemptive strike.
We need to support Ukraine and have that war settled with peaceful and doable resolution for the Ukrainian people. Sudan needs support. I care about their children.
We have our issues and need to improve the lives of all Canadians.
I support the Canadian stand that we will not be dragged into an American conflict.
I support our stand to do what is right for the Canadian people.
We must support our workers. We must stand up against violence of all kinds.
We must get clean water for all.
We want Alberta to be a part of Canada, always.
We want Quebec to be a part of Canada, always.
Finding new trading partners. Distancing from the United States reliance for trade and our economy.
Staying connected as they are our neighbours but knowing the trust is gone.
Allowing differences of opinions. Allowing differing political views but not at the cost of hurting anyone.
As was seen with Tumbler Ridge all political leaders showed up for the community there.
We already have a trade war with the United States. We did not ask for that war.
We support Mexico. We support Cuba. We respect their sovereignty.
We do not have a malignant Administration to try to dictate to the world. Why should less than 5% of the world's population try to control the other 95%?
I needed to state my mind today. I need to stand up for the children of the world.
What are your thoughts on the world's conflicts right now?
#IdonotagreewiththeIranAmericanIsraeliwar#protectallachildren#canadaneedstotakecareofallcanadians#Alberta#Quebec#didnotaskforthetradewar#protectingcanada#reflectivethoughtsbybarbara#barabaradimambeo
