This weekend was a long one for me. I had a three-day which I wish I had more of. I accomplished so much!
The most exciting for me was that I was able to get in my yard and tend to my plants and flowers. Just deadheading, trimming, and planting bulbs made me feel so serene. It makes all the thoughts whirring in my head become silent. The bees were buzzing and there are so many different butterflies, it makes me feel good that I am helping nature.
Being in the garden is so beneficial for mental health, whether you have the most common of the 200 forms of classified mental illnesses, such as anxiety or depression, or you have a serious case, such as bipolar or even dementia. Gardening is such a great therapeutic intervention, an issue of hope. It is good for life’s cognitive, social, and even physical aspects. For enduring. There is always hope.
So, cutting down the Mexican Marigolds and basil and deadheading the marigolds, roses, and canna lilies brings hope that new growth will occur, and the planting of the bulbs brings the hope that new flowers will emerge in the spring. Hope springs eternal. 🙂
I then worked on my lesson plans for Tuesday’s “Family History Detectives Club” at my school. I have enjoyed hearing from the student’s parents telling me their children are calling their grandparents and “interviewing” them. It makes my heart sing, and I can only imagine how those same grandparents feel about receiving these calls.
Some parents even sent me pictures of their children interviewing the grandparents; one was Facetiming a grandparent, and one had their pencil and notebook in hand, asking questions. These events are so very special to all parties involved. Others were interviewing their parents. A parent even told me that they are all now involved in learning their family history.
After working on the lesson plans, I helped my son with some personal business, insurance, job, etc. It is great spending time with him. When he’s not working, he’s out with friends, so these moments are few but cherished. Mom was able to take the car, get out to an appointment, and shop. It made her feel so good!
I then worked on making videos to promote my online classes. “Roots to Trees” is the program’s name, but “Bare Roots” is the name of the first class, basic genealogy for children and anyone needing the basics. The next class will be “Emerging Leaves” and is currently being worked on. The “Bare Roots” class is $9.99 for 5 sections and can be worked on at your own pace in your home or wherever you learn.
So, it was a jam-packed, fun-filled, productive weekend. I hope yours was too!
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