Was out in the olive groves yesterday clearing the prunings from under the trees. Sun high and warm. The dazzle of spring greenery in every direction. If you don't mind, I'll just imagine you out there standing on the slopes with a view of a long, verdant valley spread out below, free of illness, relieved of grief, worries pushed far to the periphery, comforted by the flow of life, bug buzz and birdsong offering their music, the comings and goings of farmers keeping things Italian tidy. Your mother's there too and always will be, happy to hold your hand.
Stacey...thank you so much for letting us know. So sorry to hear what you're going thru! Know that I (and I'll be bold enough to speak here for others) and your many readers are thinking of you and wishing you peace.
Loss of a parent is a biggy. Add in an international move and you are off the richter scale of stress. Be with your mom and then be with yourself because you are headed for an epic crash landing if you dont prioritize self care.
In the meantime know that your faithful readers are sendng all kinds of good karma your way.
Stacey, I've enjoyed your writings as a fellow expat in Italy. I'm recently widowed and torn between remaining in Sicily or returning to the US. I figured you would understand.
Hi Stacey, no idea if you're checking messages/comments these days, but just wanted to say that you crossed my mind today and I'm sending you good thoughts and wishes. Take good care of you.
Dear Stacey, I started to write a response to this post several times, but stopped because the situation is so big, and I was struggling to find the right words to tell you that my heart is with you. I know we only know one another through your Cappuccino Blog, but your writings have resonated with me and I wanted to let you know that I empathize with the enormity of all the different challenges you’re facing - the biggest among these is something too immense to even quantify - the situation with your precious mom. I think you said it best when you wrote that out of all the billions of people on this planet only one of them is your precious mom and I don’t even have the beginnings of any words to address something that massive. All I can say is that my heart is with you and I am sending you love and light And I really mean that. I know that it might sound cliché but I truly mean it. And if you are up to it and if it is possible, perhaps we can connect up when I come to NYC from Napoli during the third week in May. In any case, your words, your thoughts and your ideas are valuable and I’m sure that like everyone else who has written we will wait as long as it takes for you to feel up to writing more of your wonderful blog. 💜
It's a lot. It is a lot. When you think, just one more thing and I will crack. But you don't. I'm glad I'm not twenty either and know that, but it really doesn't make it all that much easier. Thank you for checking in with us. So we don't worry as much. There is something wonderful on the other side of this. I just know it.
New York hasn’t heard of Regina del loquace belleza? Se un regalo per i tuoi letteri! Il tempo libero e problimente necessaria. Il mio cuore e la mie ossa empattizano. Auguri a te e ai tioi. Amore sempre. 💕
Was out in the olive groves yesterday clearing the prunings from under the trees. Sun high and warm. The dazzle of spring greenery in every direction. If you don't mind, I'll just imagine you out there standing on the slopes with a view of a long, verdant valley spread out below, free of illness, relieved of grief, worries pushed far to the periphery, comforted by the flow of life, bug buzz and birdsong offering their music, the comings and goings of farmers keeping things Italian tidy. Your mother's there too and always will be, happy to hold your hand.
Stacey...thank you so much for letting us know. So sorry to hear what you're going thru! Know that I (and I'll be bold enough to speak here for others) and your many readers are thinking of you and wishing you peace.
Loss of a parent is a biggy. Add in an international move and you are off the richter scale of stress. Be with your mom and then be with yourself because you are headed for an epic crash landing if you dont prioritize self care.
In the meantime know that your faithful readers are sendng all kinds of good karma your way.
Stacey, I've enjoyed your writings as a fellow expat in Italy. I'm recently widowed and torn between remaining in Sicily or returning to the US. I figured you would understand.
Hi Stacey, no idea if you're checking messages/comments these days, but just wanted to say that you crossed my mind today and I'm sending you good thoughts and wishes. Take good care of you.
Dear Stacey, I started to write a response to this post several times, but stopped because the situation is so big, and I was struggling to find the right words to tell you that my heart is with you. I know we only know one another through your Cappuccino Blog, but your writings have resonated with me and I wanted to let you know that I empathize with the enormity of all the different challenges you’re facing - the biggest among these is something too immense to even quantify - the situation with your precious mom. I think you said it best when you wrote that out of all the billions of people on this planet only one of them is your precious mom and I don’t even have the beginnings of any words to address something that massive. All I can say is that my heart is with you and I am sending you love and light And I really mean that. I know that it might sound cliché but I truly mean it. And if you are up to it and if it is possible, perhaps we can connect up when I come to NYC from Napoli during the third week in May. In any case, your words, your thoughts and your ideas are valuable and I’m sure that like everyone else who has written we will wait as long as it takes for you to feel up to writing more of your wonderful blog. 💜
It's a lot. It is a lot. When you think, just one more thing and I will crack. But you don't. I'm glad I'm not twenty either and know that, but it really doesn't make it all that much easier. Thank you for checking in with us. So we don't worry as much. There is something wonderful on the other side of this. I just know it.
We’ll be waiting in the wings when you are ready. In the meantime. We are still with you as always!
Sending you lots of love and strength my dear. Life is so hard at times. Love you! ❤️❤️❤️🌻🌻🌻
New York hasn’t heard of Regina del loquace belleza? Se un regalo per i tuoi letteri! Il tempo libero e problimente necessaria. Il mio cuore e la mie ossa empattizano. Auguri a te e ai tioi. Amore sempre. 💕
FFS you need a break, love. Sending your light, luck and grace. Go gently, you sassy thing.
Love you, Stacey.
All the feels, all the hugs.
❤️ take all the time you need. Good things take time, and your insights and essays are worth the wait.
I’m so sorry to hear about your mom. Please take the time you need and know that your writings and thoughts are sorely missed.
Oh FFS. Universe, GIVE THIS WOMAN A BREAK ALREADY!!!
So sorry to hear about this. Thank you for writing; you crossed my mind yesterday and I did worry a tad at how quiet you’ve been.
Take care of you, however feels best in the moment, day to day. We’re not going anywhere.
Take as much time as you need. We'll be here when you feel better.
In the meantime, I hope you get as much comfort from this as I did and still do. Pay no mind if it conflicts with your own dearly held beliefs.
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Sending strong hugs your way -remember the love between you two is permanent