i recently lost two friends. one younger and one older. the younger friend succumbed to addiction, and i grieve for her and her unlived life that could have been different and i am still processing the shock of my 80 year old friend ( who i met though dream work a decade or so ago ). her last communication was about chocolate: "ok. well i bought you a box of chocolate because it was the best present. i wanted to give it to you too." she wanted to drop them off at the door but the weather was close to 100° so she was not able, but her next text about coordinating ended with: I'll pop over. Otherwise, i m off for a few days and we will be back at square 1 and 1/2! "
One square is not enough. a box of chocolate is the correct dose!
Today i am celebrating being in aunt, as my 2 1/2 year old niece is having a customized ceremony of graduating from nursing. and i am further reflecting on the indulging. what sustains us and the healthiest quantity, at the right time of life. i drank milk as a child and would not now. i loved milk chocolate as an adolescent and not now. The darker the chocolate the better. and always as much as is needed.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful words and story with us. Please accept my condolences on the loss of your two friends. May their memories be a blessing to you always.
Tzivia, what a delicious invitation to indulge grief so sweetly. In advance of surgery on 12/22, I've been recently grieving on behalf of my distorted, painful spine. Will help myself guilt-free to whatever indulgences I desire in this coming week, thanks to you!
i recently lost two friends. one younger and one older. the younger friend succumbed to addiction, and i grieve for her and her unlived life that could have been different and i am still processing the shock of my 80 year old friend ( who i met though dream work a decade or so ago ). her last communication was about chocolate: "ok. well i bought you a box of chocolate because it was the best present. i wanted to give it to you too." she wanted to drop them off at the door but the weather was close to 100° so she was not able, but her next text about coordinating ended with: I'll pop over. Otherwise, i m off for a few days and we will be back at square 1 and 1/2! "
One square is not enough. a box of chocolate is the correct dose!
Today i am celebrating being in aunt, as my 2 1/2 year old niece is having a customized ceremony of graduating from nursing. and i am further reflecting on the indulging. what sustains us and the healthiest quantity, at the right time of life. i drank milk as a child and would not now. i loved milk chocolate as an adolescent and not now. The darker the chocolate the better. and always as much as is needed.
Dear Nevuah,
Thank you for sharing your beautiful words and story with us. Please accept my condolences on the loss of your two friends. May their memories be a blessing to you always.
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Tzivia, what a delicious invitation to indulge grief so sweetly. In advance of surgery on 12/22, I've been recently grieving on behalf of my distorted, painful spine. Will help myself guilt-free to whatever indulgences I desire in this coming week, thanks to you!
I am wishing you a speedy and complete recovery…and if chocolate—or some other treat— offers comfort, dig in! 💕🌈💫