Ahhh October. You haven’t been kind to us the last few years. We went into October with the idea that we would take it back this year. Well that didn’t happen. My Dad passed away on October 14th. It was sudden, and unexpected. And I feel like it deserves it’s own post. I am still trying to wrap my brain around it all.
Before my dad died we were in full on October mode. Trying to make it good for Eva, and for ourselves.
Making lots of fresh food, picking flowers from the yard
The weather in October is glorious around here so we were soaking it in
Picking the last of the tomatoes, always sad when Summer season is over
After my dads funeral I went to the beach by myself to decompress for a little bit. I really really did not think I would ever want to go to the beach by myself again after I was stuck there with no car a couple years prior when Cole had his motorcycle accident. But it seemed like the right place to be.
My friend Carmen owns the house next door (and was on island) and my friend Kathy owns the house across the street and lives there full time. I knew I would be ok. I hung out with both even though I thought I wouldn’t and it was the best thing for me. I needed it.
When I look at these pictures I feel peace.
Andy and Eva joined me a few days later.
I did a lot of painting. Who knew it could be such great therapy??
And took walks with the dogs
Went back home for a bit. Propagated my plants
watched a big game
Made some yummy enchiladas
Made more pumpkin seeds
Halloween
We still tried to pull October together but man it was a tough one.
