Friday, August 26, 2011

say it ain't so


I am an optimist
- an eternal optimist.

I haven't worried 
one minute
about this hurricane...
until tonight.

John cancelled his trip home
to stay and take care of business
- wines and vines and horses.
Oh,
and our home!

When I moved back to Georgia,
I didn't want to leave 
the life I had in NY,
so I left
Everything -
my treasured children's pictures,
my favorite oil painting,
my cherished persian rug,
and my beloved india ink drawing.

Hmmm....
maybe that wasn't such a great decision.

And all that's just stuff.
After losing my brother, 
I will never feel the same about possessions again.
John is there
and I'm a little worried.

Although, I will admit...
I wish I was there.

I'd have a hurricane party
in the wine cellar!



4 comments:

  1. praying for yall. You are right that "things" are not the most important part of life, but there are certain "things" that have precious memories attached to them that I would hate to lose. Hope John fares well in the weather. - Daphne

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  2. Thanks Daphne! It's looking much better this morning.

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  3. Erin, What is the update for John and your home. i have prayed all will be ok for you. Love you bunches!
    Lisa

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  4. Thank you Lisa. All is well with our home. No power, but no trees on it either! Trees were lost at the winery and stables, but nothing terrible. Thank goodness! :-)

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