Mar. 15, 2007 - Do you hear what I hear?
As I've been sitting on my backside a lot lately, I've been much more observant of our days. I guess when you're in the middle of something, you never see the details, so my perspective is sharpening as I draw back.
The main thing I've noticed is how our day SOUNDS. Looks---well, I know how it looks, but I haven't really listened in a long time. Here's my top 3 favorite sounds in no particular order:
*****Baby Bear, sweet, sweet, Baby Bear. She doesn't talk, she sings. Every syllable has a rhythm and a melody. I decided it's because she has no ulterior motive. Her words aren't said to cut or sting. They're not complaints or negative attitudes. She's all joy. Such a sweet sing-song of words and things that kinda sorta almost sound like words.
*****Silence. Usually I miss the silence, because my head is full of to do lists and junk and just a bunch of noise. Silence is sweet.
*****Reading aloud. The fluid in my lungs has severely limited my participation in the read alouds, so Sister Bear has taken over an even larger share. As I sit in the other room, I can't make out the words, but the soft drone of her voice is like a calming buzz. I'm so glad they'll have these memories of their learning days. Together.
Most days, even when I look, I don't really see. Even when I hear, I don't really listen. Not today...
Comments
Mar. 16, 2007 - silence
Posted by Anonymous
We should all take a day like this. I'm still praying for your as you are weaning yourself off pain meds. I hope that your ribs are healing and the crunching is gone as well as the pain while breathing.
Robin of FL from SL forums
