Dedicated to Malcolm in the Middle and Charlie the Cockroach

Sometimes it can be this way. It is meant to be.It is not a test. It is what it is,right?



Some of you may believe that my recent roast beef dinner with carrots and potatoes from my garden followed by blackcurrant and apple crumble with custard (fruit also from garden) has afflicted me in some way. Others that I love both here and 6500miles away know that I am thinking of them right now.

Sometimes you need to be so authentic that you cast all thoughts of self aside and be as true as you can be. I have done that this afternoon when the challenges faced so many miles away were beyond the physical. I know as much needed sleep is taken, minds will be more restful than they were early this evening as thoughts and emotions have been shared, listened to and listened to some more. It is a rocky road when the path that is trod is the same but the true meaning of the journey so different. There is however another journey that is a shared one, it is becoming familiar to both, it is unfamiliar to others and parts of this journey continue to surprise and delight. All I can be I will be. All that I am, I am for me and it is amazing to share this with another who is so complete.

What we have is what we have, many will question, wonder and judge based on their history, experiences or what they perceive exists. It is an energy better spent by them on something more useful that will build and shape their lives. Our lives will be what they are.

Charlie, and or one of his friends unless he has hitched a ride, appears when we speak. The initial eeks, screeches and high pitched shudders from Hanoi, transported over the airwaves, are diminishing. I think naming them helps and I am sure by the end of her experience there will be a soft spot for charlie and his many varied, and some afflicted, cousins, nephews and nieces.

This week is going to be a tough week, the next 4-5 days may be well be without contact and then comes the 7th October. This is one of the reasons that Izzy is undertaking what she is. This will explain more. Think of her on this day, say a word or prayer whatever is your want but just stop for a minute on Thursday and thank whomever is your creator for the life you lead.