All of my thoughts and prayers are going towards the East Coast of America today as they brace for the arrival of Hurricane Sandy. Yes, to my beloved New York City but to all of you that I may not know of that are in harm’s way I am sending you this virtual bouquet and asking that you please be extra careful as nature is demanding the respect that we haven’t been giving.
So stock up on the candles, water, bring out the thick blankets and shore up the windows…
…prepare your big boots…
…once everything is ready, perhaps pour yourself a glass of wine…
…believe that all will be well and try to keep the light shining in your heart…
…trust when it is time to take matters in to your own hands…
…but also when it is wisest to stay right where you are and wait it out…
Please Be Safe.
With lots of Love from Arles…
I +1 you Heather this is such sad sights to see – the devastation – here's to all affected – may tomorrow come out sunny and heal the problems!!
Beautifully said…………..who's hair was that?NOT YOURS!NOT BEN's so my guess is REMI's!!
So thoughtful of you to be thinking about all those in harms way on the East coast. BTW, your home looks wonderful!!
Of course, cozy Ben is my fav pic!
I'm worried about all of my NY friends, too! Thank you for this simple, warm message – glad you are sending out the love to warm our hearts as you always do.
This is nice. Over here in Toronto, we are feeling the strong howling winds, freezing temperature and never ending rain. It will be like this almost all week. The storm is expected to arrive here either tonight or Tuesday morning. It is the perfect weather to snuggle in a comfortable blanket and drink hot chocolate. I feel so bad for the children who are looking forward to Trick or Treat this Wednesday. It might not happen because of the weather. Thanks for keeping us in your thoughts.
Karina has been hunkered down, under the covers all day with her sickish people. We are so glad to be home and so relieved that our New York based son is also home safe in his apartment up on a hill in Brooklyn — can you believe his band had a gig scheduled in Washington, D.C. last night?! Thankfully, they cancelled it and came home.
I love these photos of "home" because I have been thinking a lot about that very topic. Yours looks so safe and welcoming. Watching the wind and rain right now from our own little cocoon. Making soup, and hoping we don't lose power.
Bisous, J
Thank you dear Heather for the heartfelt thoughts. It's pouring here like crazy. Gusty winds tear apart umbrellas. The forecast promises the worst yet to come. School isn't cancelled, we'll see tomorrow. I've a panic attack when our house is trembling when it's huffing and puffing outside. Nasty feeling. Hopefully our tiny house won't be blown away and end up as Dorothy's somewhere in Kansas. Can't wait till this ordeal is over…
So beautifully said!! And yes, all our thoughts in Oz are with them too. xx
Me too, Amelia. I am so worried…
Bisous,
H.
Bless you Heather for that heartfelt message. Exactly how I feel except you said it better. Love the picture of Ben all bundled up in his blankie. Hope those who are affected by the hurricane will follow Ben's example. Bundled up and stay indoor.
Amelia
XO