Sometimes I find myself outside the loop of the family’s ongoing emotional roller coaster.  I hate to see Avdi going through so much turmoil, but feel inadequate to help, even if I knew the details.  Just “being there” doesn’t seem very effective, but it’s all I can do sometimes, so I show up.  Later, I leave, feeling like a shadow.  I know it’s not about me.  So I’ll continue to show up and be there, and hope it makes a difference.

On a lighter note, something tells me Halloween is up next, at least going by the neighbors!