PIPER SMALL IS A BLOGGER/WRITER BASED IN THE WESTERN UNITED STATES.

SHE IS MOST INTERESTED IN TOPICS RELATED TO THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE IN MODERN LIFE, FAMILY, COMMUNITY, NATURE, SPIRITUAL PRACTICES, DEPRESSION AND PTSD.

SHE TRIES TO DO ALL THIS WITH AS MUCH HUMOR AS POSSIBLE. 

18 Week 6

What a week.

We had our first outside sales person start his job and training here in town.

Jay found his bio dad. Or I should say he was discovered.

Jay went to his first appointment with an attachment therapist.

None of this was intentionally coordinated but even my non-religious aunt has said the timing seems divine.

I guess that’s how these things go with energy and God and providence. I don’t understand it but glad to observe and participate.

So. As wise people would observe, this was an intense week, not necessarily a happy week. I’ve learned to understand the difference and be aware that intense weeks even with good news can leave you exhausted and easily triggered and emotional. Fragile even. So we’re trying to relax and not get triggered. I’m overly tired and just weary of family stuff, but then wildly happy about all that’s happening, all the hope.

I’m tired of hope and hoping, but excited that this might be a tide change.

Lower key weekend with celebrating mom’s bday with brunch and a few other chores and working out. Had dinner at the Steam Plant w/ friends as well. That was pleasant.

Just recovering mostly.


Cannonhill Pond, Spokane, WA

Cannonhill Pond, Spokane, WA

This week:

  • Jay’s Dad

  • Counseling

  • New hires

New week:

  • Less excitement

Hope(full)

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