My UFO (unbelievably fabulous observations)

[hoosiermama]

thank you. I had come to the conclusion that I would probably do more harm than good by intervening. time may prove me wrong, but I have a sense that this is something D is going to have to do for herself. she's 13--but a rather young 13, a sheltered 13, and going through a really rough time socially, in school, and with her father. it's difficult to know I can't really intervene in any of these things for her, all I can do is listen and support.

today is harder than I anticipated. trying really hard to maintain an attitude of recognizing my blessings, but today they seem far overshadowed by an oppressive loneliness. tried to plan to volunteer serving or delivering meals today, but none of the places I called ever called me back--ironically contributing to my general sense of irrelevance and invisibility. I thought this year would be better than last, since it's the second round of holidays rather than the first. but I forgot--friends remember you thru the first several months because it's fresh. after that, not so much.