HI Lizbeth, you are such a busy person. Like others here I wonder how often you take time out just for you. (Having flu doesn’t count!!)
I think it might be an idea to explain to the lady who wants you to do a course that you will try something but are not sure you are ready to commit to a long term course at the moment.
It sound like she really likes you and also would enjoy the company. How about the two of you doing a series of “taster” sessions . You might find something you both really enjoy.
Grief is strange Lizbeth. Some days you feel you are completely over the death of your loved one, and then a memory is triggered by perhaps a smell or seeing someone who looks like your loved one from a distance, and the pain is so strong you feel shocked at its intensity.
Anniversaries are so hard to get through, and sometimes more difficult with the passing of time.
Your daughter is a single mum, and her child’s father has depression. You are a wonderful grandmother to step in and help her out. If the boundaries weren’t crossed sometimes you wouldn’t be doing your job!! Grans can see from the outside things mums sometimes can’t! Sometimes mums don’t take to the advise straight away but they know it is coming from a place of love.. It sounds like you have a doting grandson and an appreciative daughter . They are able to have a much better life because of your “co-parenting” and it sounds like you find it really fulfilling too.
I think keep doing the things that make you feel fulfilled!!
I am selfishly a little disappointed you were ill and didn’t make it to the party . I was looking forward to hearing what you wore, what you ate, who was there etc… But there will be other parties!
Lizbeth you are doing great.. Hope you are feeling better soon!