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Jan 30, 2023Liked by Catherine Lent

Admiring how you live life despite what it throws at you. You're inspirational!

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Jan 4, 2023Liked by Catherine Lent

One more thought.... amidst all the things you are now saying NO to, I love your awareness of and delight in all of the things you are now saying YES to!!!

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WOW, Catherine. You turn a good phrase, my friend. I KNOW this took you some actual physical effort to gett all of this out into words, and it's just so beautiful and thoughtful and effective. I love how you think.

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Jan 3, 2023Liked by Catherine Lent

Oh Catherine, how like you to extract beauty and meaning from a pretty crummy situation. Thank you for these reflections and reminders. I came down with Covid in November, on my way to a wedding, no less — I got off the plane, turned right around and flew back the same day. Somehow I stumbled home and got into bed. I was in bed for about two weeks, and every day I was frustrated to tears that I couldn't manage to get any work done! From bed with Covid!! "But I could be writing!" I was beating myself up for the """weakness""" of needing to take time to heal without also working at the same time. Luckily Aaron was the dearest husband and helped me hear and accept my own neediness, as you say. Here's to a year of clarity, joy, and love.

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Jan 3, 2023Liked by Catherine Lent

May you be safe, happy, and healthy. May you be liberated. Praying for your healing in heart and body. I understand the uncertainty and frustrations of chronic illness. Every day is Christmas.

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Jan 2, 2023·edited Jan 2, 2023Liked by Catherine Lent

Your have been, and are, on quite a journey. You are a very descriptive and engaging writer. (and that, in itself, takes lots of energy) Remembering old times (very old and fading) of days in Flemington, New Jersey. Have thought of you and prayed for you (and yours) over the years. "...to everything, there is a season...." His love never fails. Hope to catch up with you (by text, messenger, email, or whatever...when you are willing and able).

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Jan 2, 2023Liked by Catherine Lent

Through your struggles and challenges your bright light has not been dimmed. Your lenses have just been changed and your light now shines in a new facet. And it is warm and glorious. Wishing you a Year of fulfillment for your heart ,mind ,spirit and body.

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Jan 2, 2023Liked by Catherine Lent

Why am I not surprised you continue to find your way through the mountains and valleys of life, all with a good attitude! I know there are days…but then we smile and realize how grateful we are for more days. Thanks for sharing your path to a better peace. I look forward to sharing more of it with you.

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I really enjoyed reading this dear friend Catherine. So many things here! 2022 was a difficult year. Let's hope 2023 brings us more joy and togetherness!

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Jan 2, 2023Liked by Catherine Lent

Funny, as I sit here in Cape May Point, your email showed up! I just told a friend about the connection between our renter, you and Ron. I signed up for your writing before reading your story. My reason was selfish. I’m having shoulder replacement surgery in 20 days. I’m terrified, not of the pain, but of boredom. I won’t have the use of my right arm for 6 weeks and not complete use for 6 months. I just retired and have a list of art projects a mile long. They will need to be put on hold. I managed to finish one! ! It’s a book of stories and illustrations about my dogs. Without Matt’s help it wouldn’t be a reality. I will believe it when it shows up on Amazon!

I will learn to draw with my left hand and read more than I have had time for in many years. My friend Victor (think Elmer) has told me “Don’t worry Ms.Jonez, you are strongest woman I know. You will be OK.” He too, believes Christmas is everyday.

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Jan 2, 2023Liked by Catherine Lent

I selfishly hope that 2023 is the year you write a memoir. This was a lovely way to start my new year. I wish you enough energy and good health to do what you wish, and clarity of mind and spirit that you can avoid getting sucked into "shoulds" and "musts" and "have tos." xxoo

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I just love you so very much. Thank you for sharing your journey and your insights. I have so many things spiraling in my brain about what you’ve endured and been able to see as valuable lessons. All I can say is thank you for the reminders about what life truly is for... being present and loving the small gifts that show up. I would love to see you more in 2023 (when you’re up for it) porch chats and tea perhaps. I will never mind a last minute cancellation as that is also my MO and comfort zone. The slow down has a way of making me panic as well, but when I stop and look at the true gifts of the unknown I can see how each day is Christmas. What a blessing to bring into 2023.

♥️♥️♥️

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