:: interstitial time... ::

" Interstitial time : the gap between events,

the spaces; the pauses:

the stretches of everyday liminality

that holds us gently as we wait."

Hello friends, it's been awhile. How are you? I hope these light-filled langorous summer days are treating you well.

Summer here in Idaho is hot. hot. hot. Thankfully, this is the norm, which is good...no surprises (the real surprise would be a 75 degree day with rain in July or August...that would be a wonderful surprise!!) Air conditioning is good. Getting out for a walk as the sun just begins to wink over the horizon, while the air still holds a comfortable coolness is good. Staying inside for the rest of the day is also good. I'm forever seeking the silver lining.

Our son is currently studying abroad for the summer in the Netherlands. He's having the time of his life, taking the opportunity to visit other countries, building life-long friendships with other students. It's so satisfying to hear his happiness over the phone, to witness the growth and independence he's fostering while living abroad. I'll be honest...I'm just a tad jealous. What an experience. We miss him and look forward to his return home early August.

The quote I've shared today is so fitting for my life right now....

If everything went as planned, we would be boarding a flight tomorrow to spend a week in the Netherlands visiting our son and spending time in Amsterdam and Maastritch. Sadly, I spent last week in emergency surgery, staying for 3 days in the hospital. I'm recovering slowly, feeling better everyday. It was such a surprise and I'm thankful it happened here and not abroad. I can't even imagine how stressful that would have been. As sad as I felt missing this trip, I couldn't help but have gratitude for the timing. As bad as it was, it was the best it could be. I'm trying to be as patient as I can be with my healing, letting my soul inhabit this stretch of liminality as I wait.

Thankfully, my husband and daughter are such a big help to me. It's hard for me to rely on someone to help with almost everything right now...there is so much letting go happening, some serious inner-growth moments for me. Letting go of this illusion that one has to control everything is healthy.

I'm finally able to take a short walk with my husband along one of our wooded trails in the early morning. This works wonders for my soul. My 4 mile morning walks in the quiet, coolness of a summer morning is one of my most loved things in the world. I miss it greatly and will appreciate it more than ever when I'm back to my usual walking routine. My garden is flourishing, I'm getting so much joy walking out and observing everything blooming and growing. My mom is coming over next week to weed and take care of deadheading for me (she's an excellent gardener, I've learned so much from her). I'm looking forward to spending this time with my parents.

Since I'm seeking the silver lining in all of this, I must acknowledge the abundance of time I now have to immerse my heart and soul in reading. It's not often one has endless hours to fall deeply into a book without feeling the tug and pull of the home and other obligations. I'm remembering this as I sit to read, for it really is a gift in my life right now. I might as well make the most of it.

Well...I had no intention of sharing so much yet it feels so good to share this much. Thank you for listening. Thank you for being here.

I hope to show up here more often, for I do love this space, it deserves more attention.

Wishing you all the best! Until next time (hopefully sooner than later).

Take care, my friends.