Blessings

 6th Oct 2025

Blessings

It is true that I have been extremely sad for weeks, with it  becoming more and more difficult to find any joy in my days.

Today, though I'm aware it might be a temporary relief, I am feeling slightly better. I will just enjoy this day and be thankful. 

Early this morning, at 7am, my friend and I took a walk along the coast. Part of me didn't want to bother. Didn't really want to bother with anything. However, when I looked out of the window I thought, "you know, you might as well go. It's not raining. It'll do you good." So, I went, and was very happy that I did. It turned out it was a good way to  distract me from myself and the overwhelming sadness. Even if it's only for a little while. 

 

Interestingly, saying yes at the start of the day led to more positive decisions. Making a doctors appointment  I was putting off, and being seen within an hour,  became easy, and it ticked another box of something needing to be done.  Initially, I wasn't too happy about the time of the appointment as it meant I  missed Mass at my Parish Church, and I particularly wanted to get to Mass today , it being the anniversary of the canonisation of St Josemaria.  

However, yet again, saying yes proved fruitful. I decided to go into Canterbury on the bus to another Church. It worked out better than I could have hoped.  I was early enough to join in praying part of the rosary of the day with the parishioners who were there.  On the bus coming home, again , I was so thankful for the way the day was turning out.

But that is not the end.

Getting off the bus a couple of stops before my stop, I  walked to the cemetery to spend some time sitting at the grave of my husband. There, I met a lovely lady who was also there visiting her husbands grave. And what joy to share our experiences of widowhood, her being a year ahead of me  in the process.  After nearly an hour chatting and telling stories, I was home holding my head high and my spirit lifted. I doubt she knew how much she gave me today. I am so grateful for meeting her. I hope I meet her again. 

Thank you , Father God.