Since I came back from my reunion trip my Mom has been staying with us. It is a bit different having an 87 year old senior in the house. If anyone has not spent time with seniors, I suggest doing so as they are a species all of their own with no two days (or hours) being the same. If you think kids have ADD, try an 87 year old and getting a group of them together is much like hurding a bunch of chatty cats that want to check out every flower and other cat around.
Having said that having Mom around has been great as she's "eager-beaver" to pitch in, help out , and enjoy the scenery when I have to do an errand. We did the big Costco run yesterday and Mom was quite happy to push the cart. (ok, I pulled she pushed, but none the less). Mom even surprised me by coming down to my glass studio when I was working and watched me work.
The only downside is that I am having to shoo myself to train as I feel I should be spending all my time with Mom since she is here. This is not her request, this is my stuff. When I practiced forms Mom was quite happy to watch and asked questions about what I was actually doing. It comes down for me to give myself permission to train when she is here. I still need to take care of me and my needs even when there is someone in my energy space (no issue with going to class). This I need to be conscious of and practice, practice, practice and when I get that, practice some more. Good thing Mom is here for a while so that I can practice. I hope this gets easier.
Sherri Donohue
Silent River Kung Fu, Stony Plain, Alberta
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