Welcome back, Jenni. May you feel very much at home in this space because I hope to visit it often! It meant the world to me to know that my words spoke to you as you have been going through this season of loss, and longing, and remembering, and grieving. The way you are saying your hellos to your mum by remembering the way her hand helped to nurture you and mother you really touched my heart. I know what you mean about wishing your mum could visit your garden and see all the memory of her inspired you to do. I do think that is how we keep our loved ones alive in our hearts, by creating spaces we think they would have loved to spend time in with us. Also, we have inspiration as we create because we remember them, and our actions become a way of expressing that love after they are gone. We make new memories knowing they were with us during these creative times.
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As always, I loved reading your newsy letter. You bring so much of your delightful personality to all you do. Sending much love across the pond to you. Hugs.
"the leaning tower of Reebok in the hallway' : ) Loved this, Jenni! I've missed you. I'm excited to read more of your words -- especially of your adventures in Italy! xx
So much to catch up on … and all so relatable! I love how deep your family ties run, and in all directions! Glad to read this update and know you are writing about the things that are so important in your life.
Welcome back. I relate so very much. I was grieving my dad long beside he passed. It’s surprised me how much I’m grieving who he was and what I thought I had already grieved. xo . Trina
So lovely to see that you are back and writing such poignant and beautiful words. All the things - family, belonging and home are loaded with so many feelings and layers.
Welcome back, Jenni. May you feel very much at home in this space because I hope to visit it often! It meant the world to me to know that my words spoke to you as you have been going through this season of loss, and longing, and remembering, and grieving. The way you are saying your hellos to your mum by remembering the way her hand helped to nurture you and mother you really touched my heart. I know what you mean about wishing your mum could visit your garden and see all the memory of her inspired you to do. I do think that is how we keep our loved ones alive in our hearts, by creating spaces we think they would have loved to spend time in with us. Also, we have inspiration as we create because we remember them, and our actions become a way of expressing that love after they are gone. We make new memories knowing they were with us during these creative times.
Also, thank you for linking my Substack here.
As always, I loved reading your newsy letter. You bring so much of your delightful personality to all you do. Sending much love across the pond to you. Hugs.
"the leaning tower of Reebok in the hallway' : ) Loved this, Jenni! I've missed you. I'm excited to read more of your words -- especially of your adventures in Italy! xx
Welcome back! And so glad to hear your dad is doing well, friend!
Leaning tower of Reebok here too (love that phrase) !
So much to catch up on … and all so relatable! I love how deep your family ties run, and in all directions! Glad to read this update and know you are writing about the things that are so important in your life.
So glad you're back Jenni! Looking forward to reading more.of your writing 🥰
Welcome back. I relate so very much. I was grieving my dad long beside he passed. It’s surprised me how much I’m grieving who he was and what I thought I had already grieved. xo . Trina
So lovely to see that you are back and writing such poignant and beautiful words. All the things - family, belonging and home are loaded with so many feelings and layers.