Friday, April 19, 2013

Haiku My Heart - Creating our Way...

No map is given
At the start of our journey
We must create one.


More haiku and beautiful hearts at recuerda mi corazon (http://corazon.typepad.com/)

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With just a few art supplies at hand here at my Mom's, I filled these little pages with doodles and tea stains.
Quite quickly, maps seemed to be emerging.
Maps of where ? To where ?
Not at all sure, but the map making is definitely part of this process of life, isn't it ?
Things are different now, having lived through almost losing my Mom, and seeing her strength, resilience and need to change some paths on the map for the betterment of her well-being, for the betterment of her Life.
Things are different for my path too.
Battered and bruised perhaps, but still certain that when the road is paved with love and light, we can all get where were are supposed to go...

Big love to you Beautiful Ones !
(Please excuse the funky post structure - using a limited Blogger app on the iPad)












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17 comments:

  1. SherryApril 19, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    It never matters "how" the post set up looks...it's enough that you share with us and manage to find the time and the ability to post while life has been upside down and topsy turvy. Love the thoughts about maps -- love that very much. Love you too -- glad to know that your mother is doing well! xoxo

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  2. somepinkflowersApril 19, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    thinking of you, dear kim,
    sharing this time
    with your mom
    when she needs
    you
    so ...

    yes
    yes
    yes
    i cherish each cup of tea
    i shared with my own mother ...

    {{ BTW,
    your haiku is so very wise,
    young one,
    as the map
    we travel is always changing
    and
    mountains rise up
    and
    straight paths do
    turn ...}}

    ~~treasure maps~~
    of
    time
    as well as place


    (( i cannot figure how to
    Typepad blog*post at all
    from my iPad app
    so
    A+++ to you, missy ))

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  3. AnonymousApril 19, 2013 at 8:56 AM

    following
    your love map
    to all destinations

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  4. AnonymousApril 19, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    So true so so very true. I love your resourcefulness in finding art material! Great maps!
    ~Dawn

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  5. bethApril 19, 2013 at 2:55 PM

    your talent and love for creating always amazes me....sooooooo much !!
    xoxoo

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  6. Priti LisaApril 19, 2013 at 3:10 PM

    All roads lead to home, don't they?
    I have been keeping an extra prayer for you
    and your mom these past week(s)
    (so hard to keep track of the days I find)
    You are a wonderful daughter, Kim.
    It seems amazing to survive
    and even more amazing to THRIVE
    and be creative and patient
    and kind
    and away from home.
    You amaze me Kim, you really do.
    ♥♥♥

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  7. J CApril 19, 2013 at 6:18 PM

    I...love....your....maps!! How wonderfully creative you are.

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  8. gmaApril 19, 2013 at 7:56 PM

    I made a map of my world (on my blog...)
    They are a good reference for where you've been
    and where you want to go.
    My best to you and your Mom.

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  9. foxysueApril 19, 2013 at 11:53 PM

    Sorry the terrain is tough just now,
    we all meet these patches,
    part of the journey as you well know.
    Mother and daughter bonding
    is a beautiful thing
    especially on a rough journey,
    I know and with all of my heart
    I am grateful this has brought me
    and my girl closer.

    And our bigger family is brought
    much closer when tough things
    happen that we don't understand,
    again I feel privileged to be
    a part of such a family! x

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  10. MaritApril 20, 2013 at 12:48 AM

    Kim, what a difficult week you went through without me knowing (I was not well myself and minimum online) - I am glad to hear your mum is doing better. Cherish every day - thinking of you and your loved ones. Big hug from Holland.

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  11. LauraApril 20, 2013 at 7:39 AM

    beautiful haiku... love your map series too:-)

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  12. joanneApril 20, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    love these delightful maps! and a beautiful way of looking at our life.....

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  13. Annie JeffriesApril 20, 2013 at 10:40 AM

    Our lives are so filled with twists and turns. The direction for mine changed often until I was 30 years old. Each turn, each twist sent me to unexpected places. Looking back, I can now see where another choice would have actually sent me off on an entirely different road. Some I regret, most I don't. After all, the choices got me here and I am happy.

    This is a beautiful and deeply personal haiku, Dawn. Each of us, I'm sure, identify with it in a similar way but with very different outcomes.

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  14. rebeccaApril 21, 2013 at 7:52 AM

    my darling one,

    i love that you are right there at your mothers side savoring her with every cell of your being. you are both in my heart and prayers. thank you for every way you extend yourself with love into the hearts of countless others.
    definitely your supper power!

    xoxoxoxxo

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  15. AnonymousApril 22, 2013 at 12:24 PM

    Glad you found a moment to create your maps and that Mom is doing so well. Good to hear from you. xox

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  16. *jean*April 22, 2013 at 4:53 PM

    Love your doodlings!

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  17. *jean*April 22, 2013 at 4:55 PM

    And your haiku...I'm using my iPad too and am totally not used to it yet! Yeash...

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