Hey there, I’m Jude.
I thought about starting Silver Routes and Linings a year
after a dreadful horse-riding accident threw my life into a major tizzy.
During that year of loss and healing, I realized many women
“my age” find themselves at crucial crossroads. Crossroads they’d often never
thought they’d see.
It happens in a flash. There we are. At a dead end, stop
sign, fork in the road, sharp turn, or thick fog.
And there we are. Frozen. Stuck. Not sure which way to turn,
or whether to turn at all.
Crossroads can be confusing, unsettling, disarming, and scary.
Ever been there?
Well, that was me.
After my accident, I hit a MAJOR stop sign. I was in pain,
both physically and emotionally. Devastated. Lost. Scrambling to find answers,
support, understanding. Trying to breath without pain, and walk without fear of
falling.
Restoration came with time, in bits and pieces. It took
intentionality, and huge amount of self- awareness. Also, it took LOTS of
physical therapy. I had to dig deep for reasons to keep moving.
And I then had to face some hard facts, and make some very
tough decisions about what came next.
I am pretty much all healed up now. There are, and will
always be, residual issues from the injuries I sustained. My life has been
changed drastically because of my experience. I am still learning as my journey
continues.
If you’ve found yourself on a similar road, and are looking
for company to help light the way, pull up a seat. I have candles, flashlights,
and plenty of extra matches and batteries.
Life is a constant journey. Chapters starting and ending. Navigating
the changing seasons and changing versions of our true selves. Let’s share our
thoughts and stories. Let’s have real, raw conversations, like sitting around a
fire together, with cocktails or coffee, discussing, laughing and sparking
flames in each other. Sharing and sisterhood can light the roads we travel, and
make our paths clearer.
I pray this blog serves primarily as an outlet for hope and
comradery. To find and share insight, understanding, and to feel less alone.
I’ll share my truths, trials, epiphanies, and lessons. The
raw and real-life stuff. I'll ask hard questions, and maybe find some answers.
Perhaps in sharing my journey, you’ll find something to help you on yours.
You know, in my search for inspiration, and things to
connect with, I found that most blogs for women over 60 these days are focused
on fashion, beauty, and our outward appearances. Which is great! Lord knows I
can always use help in the fashion arena!
But this blog is about how we feel, and want to feel, on the
INSIDE.
The hard truth is, my healing was directly affected by my
age. As were some tough decisions after the fact. And while humbling, and a bit humiliating, facing
those truths unearthed some of my greatest gifts.
I’m can’t defy my age.
I don’t want to. And I won’t grieve for the youthful years of yesterday.
We can’t go back. We CAN, however, go forward. My intent is to embrace the
stage of life I am in, today. And every day. With awareness, acceptance, understanding,
and joy.
How ‘bout you?
My “Silver Lining” came from a horrible, life-changing accident.
One that tore away a cherished lifestyle and identity. But it also taught me
more about myself than I would have learned ANY other way. It showered light on
gifts and strengths I never knew I had.
I would love to share my journey with all of you. And I
would love for you to share yours, and hopefully find your own Silver Linings
on the Routes you encounter.
Life is truly a continual journey, with many twists and
turns, both planned and unplanned.
May ALL of our routes and roads be lined in silver, as we
enjoy good company and good music, on our way to brighter and beautiful destinations!
Welcome!
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