We celebrated Thanksgiving this year at home with family.
It was grandma's first time home after going to the nursing home.
I was super anxious about how she would be, worrying she would be sad and not want to return.
My anxiety kept me from being fully present and enjoying the holiday fully.
And in a way I was right. She was very anxious herself and didn't want to return that evening.
My anxiety kept me from being fully present and enjoying the holiday fully.
And in a way I was right. She was very anxious herself and didn't want to return that evening.
It was all I could do to not breakdown from overwhelming compassion.
And yet, the holiday was celebrated and we did the best we could to make it beautiful and delicious....even though the underlying pink elephant was Grandma's happiness.
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