Well this year sure was tough. We lost both of our beloved animals within 6 months of each other in 2024. Willo our dog, was 17 and Osi our cat was 17.5. Osi died 6 months to the day Willo died. These experiences dramatically changed the trajectory of my life for this time. Many ideas got put to the side, most of our time was spent in deep grief, searching for energy to do basic tasks. The gardens were our salvation, offering us just the company we needed and could handle. Amongst this loss, was abundance.
We had one of the best growing seasons, but sharing, articulating, and posting about it felt daunting. I managed to keep up to my instagram, but blogging felt out of reach. I feel my capacity has increased, and some things have changed in my life. It is never easy to let go, but this year was the ultimate lesson of grief and praise for me.
This Mary Oliver quote sums up my experience this year.
To live in this world you must be able to do three things: to love what is mortal; to hold it against your bones knowing your own life depends on it; and, when the time comes to let it go, to let it go.
Rest in Peace sweet ones. We will meet again.
