Grief is a very strange emotion because it comes and goes. One minute it is like a punch to the throat and the next minute it’s like a memory tickle. Yes, grief does giggle – well, at least mine does.
For example, I have just recovered from one of those sobbing onslaughts – you know the kind? You are cooking dinner, or on the phone to a friend, or feeding the dogs/birds/pets/whatever, and suddenly your voice stops short and you are crying and, no matter how hard you try to stop it, your crying becomes sobbing.
Okay, when this happened to me this afternoon, I went straight outside, and there were the guinnea fowl again! So my grief got the giggles!
jmgoyder 
I noticed when I was with you this week how calm you became when we were out with your birds. It was so nice to see the mental and physical joy that they give you… you need it… xo
Pity I can’t put them in my pocket and take them everywhere with me!
I imagine grief is a response, and depends on emotional mood. Turned inwards, depression, outwards and explodes as anger, forgotten and like Isiah sails in, accompanied by silence. Finally acceptance and becomes a healing friend.
Wise words from a wise man who knows – thanks Dan!
It’s easy to understand your grief and range of emotions over recent times – I’m sure we all appreciate how emotional you must fee at this time in your life. So many worries and loss to work through.
But on a lighter note, I just LOVE those Helmeted Guineafowl. I loved them from the first moment I trying photographing them at Melbourne Zoo (despite them turning their backs to me on the initial failed photo effort).
I must visit them again soon. One can’t help but be amused by their stocky great grey & white bodies with those funny heads on top.
I love the way you describe the guinneas!
I could do with some guinea fowl giggles right now š
Are you ok?
Yes thanks, Julie – just rather anxious about my feet and the overnight changes to my life but have to be patient until I see the specialist. Blogging and work are good distractions š
I just commented on your blog. I do wish you well and hope for a good outcome.
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