Friday Notebook
Posted on | August 25, 2006 |
Know this: Your life is precious. YOU are precious. Carry the gift of your life in both your hands with utter awe and gratitude. Everything can turn in a moment. Everything.
I’m sorry I can’t write more–I’m not sure about this medium of blog when it comes to matters of deep crisis and privacy, but I also love the community I’ve found here and need to share some small image of what has taken place in my life in the past few days. Those of you who know me well will probably understand this post. Those who do not, should read it simply as a reminder. Live your life fully. Love yourself and your family. Be greatful for every single day.
Edited to add: Thank you for all your concerned emails. I am okay and my family is okay, for which I am deeply greatful. I was in a life threatening situation at work however, and not all of my colleagues are okay.
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August 25th, 2006 @ 10:38 pm
I hope you are OK.
August 25th, 2006 @ 10:45 pm
I hope DH and Bean are OK. Did DH crash again? Waiting and praying…
August 25th, 2006 @ 10:46 pm
Thank you for your words and your images.
What is there is all that is needed.
August 25th, 2006 @ 10:58 pm
Whatever it is, I’ll be thinking of you. I hope you are alright.
August 25th, 2006 @ 11:04 pm
Sending prayers your way…
August 25th, 2006 @ 11:12 pm
Hoping you and your loved ones are well. Many positive vibes heading your way.
And thanks for the reminder. I need a good kick in pants every once in the while on this topic.
August 25th, 2006 @ 11:16 pm
To quote the Man, W.S. Merwin:
we are saying thank you faster and faster
with nobody listening we are saying thank you
we are saying thank you and waving
dark though it is
I’m grateful. Sending you so much love.
August 25th, 2006 @ 11:20 pm
I hope you are all okay. You will be in my thoughts.
August 26th, 2006 @ 1:31 am
thinking of you
August 26th, 2006 @ 6:13 am
I hope you are all well and that beautiful sunshine yellow in your painting will be back in your life again soon.
August 26th, 2006 @ 10:08 am
*worried*
August 26th, 2006 @ 10:16 am
I hope everything is okay, Christina. I know you’re in the middle of a huge transition and you have pressure to keep writing: we know you’re preoccupied and I’m hoping that’s the worst of it. Hang in there and don’t stress out about not writing. Take care of yourself and your family with whatever energy you have left, after the work day is over
hugs,
Steph
August 26th, 2006 @ 10:30 am
Sending you love and strength.
August 26th, 2006 @ 11:22 am
You’re in my prayers
August 26th, 2006 @ 1:03 pm
Thank you. I don’t know what has been happening, but I know that I wish you and your family well, and that I appreciate the beauty you put into the world. Namaste
August 26th, 2006 @ 1:38 pm
Thinking of you…
August 26th, 2006 @ 2:14 pm
Sending you loving thoughts…
August 26th, 2006 @ 3:02 pm
Oh my goodness Christina.. I think I read about what happened elsewhere. I am so glad you are okay. Wishing you and those around you healing & happiness…
August 26th, 2006 @ 3:48 pm
oh my, you were There! I heard in the news. Thankfully you are safe. What a way to start the school year. My prayers are with you and yours.
August 26th, 2006 @ 6:09 pm
yes, life can change in a moment’s notice. so glad you are safe, that your family is safe, and my thoughts are with your collegues.
August 26th, 2006 @ 7:44 pm
I’m so glad you’re all right, Christina. I read about what happened, and I can’t even begin to imagine how you must feel to add such horror to a difficult transition. The tragedy of senseless loss is terrifying and heartbreaking. Hugs to you…stay strong.
August 26th, 2006 @ 11:35 pm
Lots of prayers for your community Christina.
August 27th, 2006 @ 12:47 am
What a tragedy. I was too preocupied when I first read this post; I had no idea of the gravity on your words. You were so very fortunate. My heart goes out to the families of the victims.
I’m relieved to know that the children were not in school–or so I just read. What senseless loss. I’m so relieved you are beyond this, spared. I hate to imagine worse…hugs, Christina.
*s
August 27th, 2006 @ 1:02 am
I’m glad you and yours are OK, but it sounds as though your community suffered a loss. I am so sorry.
Take care and thank you, as always, for the beautiful words.
August 27th, 2006 @ 8:05 am
oh my God, It’s good to know you’re ok, thank you for sharing you thoughts with us, best wishes.
August 27th, 2006 @ 8:28 am
its hard to beleive
what happens on the news
happens in real life sometimes.
this is a strong reminder.
thinking of you…
August 27th, 2006 @ 11:22 am
as a wise woman once advised in the face of tragedy: “listen to music a little louder, dance a little crazier, sing out loud in the shower, honk your horn for no reason, give your dog an extra treat, call your mother and tell her you love her, hug your friends even if they aren’t the touchy-feely type, eat french fries once even though your diet tells you not to, walk around your house naked, and hold tight to your motherfucking family.”
August 27th, 2006 @ 11:32 am
I really liked your post and also your post gave me inspiration..
All the best..
August 27th, 2006 @ 12:08 pm
Thank God you are okay. I don’t know the situation, but this was a good wake up call for me, and it it looks like a few others who read your site.
August 27th, 2006 @ 12:22 pm
Hey Christina-
Elaine left me a message last night explaining what you have been through. I just want you to know that I am thinking of you and just so glad to hear that you are okay, well at least physically okay. My heart sunk when I listened to her message. I’m sure it will take time to feel emotionally and spiritually stable again. We are all here for you, and care a lot about you. Take the time you need.
Also a big ditto to what Krystyn wrote.
August 27th, 2006 @ 12:38 pm
The world can be such a devastating place but I am happy to hear that you and yours are ok. Life is precious as are you. Take care of yourself and take the time to understand this situation. Sometimes this are unexplainable.
August 27th, 2006 @ 12:45 pm
Oh my stars, Christina. If you are talking about what I think you’re talking about… I am so glad you are okay. My thoughts and prayers to you and to all involved, affected, mourning. Oh, I have tears in my eyes thinking about it… What a reminder to cherish every day, every moment. xoxo
August 27th, 2006 @ 12:49 pm
I’m grateful you’re ok. And saddened by the senseless losses…
Thank you for the reminder.
August 27th, 2006 @ 1:53 pm
It is Sunday and I just read this post. I don’t know what happened, but I am happy that you and your loved ones are okay. I don’t know you personally, but you, DH, and little Bean have become part of my days and I am so happy that we still have you here with us.
August 27th, 2006 @ 6:29 pm
I’ve just found what happened and I’m so glad you’re ok. What a dreadful day that must have been. I send you every good wish.
August 28th, 2006 @ 7:19 am
Oh my goodness, Christina. I’m so sorry you had to experience something to horrible. What an awful way to start the year. You and your community are in my thoughts.
August 30th, 2006 @ 2:16 pm
Goodness!!! I’m way behind on my blog reading, and I just saw this. I’m so sorry. I hope you’re holding up okay.
August 30th, 2006 @ 8:14 pm
I hope it’s a small comfort to you that so many people in this vast web reach out to each other whether they know each other personally or not and say ‘even though I don’t know you, I care.’
As do I. Hang in there. How beautiful that you would use this to remind us of this beauty of life. Thank you.
(Here through Sitting Still.)
September 4th, 2006 @ 12:12 pm
Hey Christina!! Hope you are fine! Do take care…
September 9th, 2006 @ 7:09 pm
Big hugs your way…SO glad you’re alright. xo