cest_la_mae

I put my little sis on a plane this morning. She is now a snowbird -- spending the summer anywhere but Phoenix -- I wish it could me be.

She was actually supposed to leave yesterday but is notorious for missing flights - okay, I overslept, but if you had planned to be on the road by 6 am would you wait until quarter to 7 to find out where your ride was ???

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Next Day Update ---

I feel so free - and somewhat guilty for it - now that she's gone, but I sincerely needed a break from her - mom always telling me that I needed to be more helpful, never knowing the whole story and me sworn never to tell. You wouldn't believe it if I told you - the incredible chain of evil events that were set in motion and the outrageous turns her life would take. She had a hard time deciding whether or not she should leave - more bad judgement - wanting to try and resolve everything before starting fresh. In my opinion, you can admit defeat without being defeated and call it a life lesson. All of her problems will still be here when she gets back, I see nothing wrong with her forgetting them for a while.

The Armful - Robert Frost

For every parcel I stoop down to seize,
I lose some other off my arms and knees,
And the whole pile is slipping, bottles, buns,
Extremes too hard to comprehend at once.
Yet nothing I should care to leave behind,
With all I have to hold with hand and mind
And heart, if need be, I will do my best.
To keep their building balanced at my breast.
I crouch down to prevent them as they fall;
Then sit down in the middle of them all.
I had to drop the armful in the road
And try to stack them in a better load.