I received some feedback about yesterday’s ‘lassitude’ post which has got me thinking that I may have portrayed Son as somewhat of a navel-gazer, so I feel kind of bad about that because that’s probably a better description of me at the moment!
Son is doing the best he can four weeks after having his spine fused and eight weeks after Husband became a permanent resident at the nursing lodge. He’s 18 years old and wearing a chest-to-hip brace, so he is unable to bend far enough to gaze at his navel – hehe!
As a lecturer in English and creative writing you would think I knew what ‘halycon days’ meant – not so. I thought it meant those glorious fun-filled days of youth….
Son is on the left here with one of his best friends. Obviously this was before his operation.
And here he is (bottom centre) with all his wonderful cousins on my side of the family, and Grandma (top centre) last Christmas.
‘Halycon days’ actually means days of calm and tranquility so perhaps, during these days of post-operative convalescence, lassitude is okay; perhaps these are our halycon days and we should embrace them.
jmgoyder 
Dear Julie, I knew it! You’re a smart woman, mother and wife. Tough cookie, You are the inspiration to your family, even if they might never say it so. You are the center of their universe. Also have a good sense of humor. All the best ingredients to be a superwoman!
Added to a good looking family! 🙂
You are my new best friend – hehe! Thanks avian101!
It sounds stressful for everyone. I can’t imagine what each of you are going through. May healing be quick and whole. And thanks for making yourself vulnerable enough to share mistakes. It helps the rest of us admit we’re human, too.
Thanks very much, Barb! I really appreciate your comment and re mistakes – oh too many to mention but at least some are funnyish! Julie
Halcyon days are also made for birds. The halcyon was the kingfisher, which supposedly had the power to calm the winds so it could build its nest on the water. I hope you and your family enjoy many more halcyon days.
I should know that too, about the kingfisher – oh dear! Thank goodness there are knowledgeable people like you out there – hehe!