Monday, March 8, 2010

Puzzle therapy

There's nothing quite as frustrating as knowing your loved one is hurting and knowing there is nothing you can do about it. Two loved ones, actually. One very old, one not so old.

I've always found jigsaw puzzles to be fun and relaxing, but when my life gets ultra-stressful I can literally lose myself for hours in the mindlessness. My 360 blog from several years ago was filled with photos of completed puzzles. This blog, not so many. That says something about my life right now. I'm thankful.

I'm saying extra prayers for my loved ones. Meanwhile, I have a puzzle in progress. I wish it could ease their suffering.

7 comments:

Felicity Grace Terry said...

Sorry to hear about your loved ones Kelly. I know just how you feel, the fear and feelings of powerlessness can be overwhelming at times,my heart goes out to you.

Never a lover of jigsaws, I went through every magazine that contained word puzzles, won some nice things as well.

Algernon said...

I am sorry for the suffering you are witnessing -- glad you have something to do with your hands and your thinking as you go through it.

Marion said...

I know how you feel, Kelly. It's so frustrating when a loved one is hurting and we can't help. I'll be praying for you and for them. I can't wait to see your finished puzzle! Blessings, my friend...

Pam said...

I'll be OK, Sis. It's been a heartbreaking couple of days, but life goes on in my case.

I love you!

Dorte H said...

My thoughts go to you and your loved ones!

quid said...

I'm sorry.. K. Wish I would have been around tonight. A little musical madness would have done some good.

q

Jenners said...

I go through puzzle phases every few years. It is oddly relaxing and absorbing.

Hope your loved ones are OK.