emptiness. mindfulness.
there is such a hole where ayrie should be. Â i know he’s in my heart (as shiya reminds me) but i miss that smile, those curls, the curiosity, the hugs, the caring, the wonder, the awe. Â my teacher. Â my love. Â you are greatly missed every day but with a great sense of loss these days, the holidays, the days that mark the passing of time.
i am reading about mindfulness.  Listening to my breathing.  Reading ‘Man’s Search for Meaning’ by Viktor Frankl and the ‘The Miracle of Midfulness’ by Thich Nhat Hanh.  Watched a PBS show with Shiya about the Buddha.  I’m still very sad but not destitute so I think the books are helping.
I LOVE YOU AYRIE!!!
nora/mom
We cannot heal your ache but hoping you get a big helping of peace for Christmas that helps get you through the holidays. HUGS
Love, love, love Frankle’s book. We read it on wilderness trips to our kids who are complaining about how tough their lives are. I’ve been meaning to read the other. Thinking of you in this time. Sending you lots of peaceful light. 🙂