Well, I hope it will be awesome---so far--so good! ---The sun is out--the snow has stopped ( maybe we got 6 inches of snow overnight--)--I shovelled---- and shovelled--and then , Son#1 came with his Kabota and ploughed-- Praise be to God!---- hopefully to-morrow will be 80 degrees and it will all melt----(AS IF EH?)-
The picture above is Himself--BEFORE WE EVEN HAD A FAMILY--taken in Ottawa---I was nursing at the Civic Hospital--in the Premature and Intensive Care Nursery--and Himself was Interning-
We were Footloose and Fancy Free"--- (Mom's expression)-no children--NO DOGS ---We even look young--- 
So it is a good day to-day--- I decided to make it that way--I found a picture of "Biggy"--a cat I found on the dumpster, out by the highway--many moons ago--
Well, Biggy , followed me back home that morning, many years ago-- He had only one ear, and all his whiskers were tattered and some missing-- with a couple of paws sore looking-- The temperature was minus 30C that day--
So life goes on--I do not cry over Biggy--not anymore-- and one day, big Beau will be a part of the past also--
STAY THE COURSE---BE AWESOME--BE A LION?--Lord love a Duck!-----Be Stronger----LAUGH LIKE LUCY-----no matter what---- shed a tear also, because your heart is full of love---but------you can also----
Love that last meme, sis.
ReplyDeleteI am glad you and Lopez can converse. Yes, it's amazing how they show their understanding, isn't it? Like I swear that Lucky understands every word I say.
Biggy was beautiful. Kinda like Lucky, 'cept for the crooked heart on the end of Lucky's nose. Biggie, Tess, Beau...all wonderful memories.
I won't list the beloved pets that passed over the bridge and are waiting for me.
I love that younger photo of you and Himself. More great memories. A friend got me some little plaques I have hanging. There are three. One says Remember Yesterday, the next Live Today, and the last Dream Tomorrow.
I have lots of little things that have been nagging me to do them accomplished today.
Now about to eat a bit of lunch. Am working on seeing if I can get someone to help me load walkers for karaoke tonight. I won't be getting up on stage like last week. I can get up, but someone has to support me getting down.
I was looking for raw cashews for a vegan recipe I wanted. No one in town had them. Would you believe I had to order them from Amazon?! They come tomorrow.
Thank the Lord for your wonderful son who clears snow for you. Is he the same son who owns the restaurant, or is the the policeman?
We got about an inch night before last, but none last night. More is predicted tomorrow. It should be our 3rd iron man...then spring should really pop. We already have buds on some trees, even with the snow.
Will check this again after karaoke. It's Lucky play, lunch and snooze now.
Love to you all, {{{HUGS}}} Maggie
It's the restaurant owner who ploughed this AM--The Policeman is Son#4 -I really appreciated seeing him this AM--and I did feel better about Beau , to-day--still sad, but, finally I am beginning to realize that I couldn't do anymore-so hard to see a pet go--and I am fortunate to have Lopez and Sushi--Isn't it great that your GOOD SENSE does kick in, eventually?-- Hopefully it will warm up here soon--Lynda
DeleteYour snow makes me cold thinking about it! It is sunny here, but the temperature is chilly...39 degrees F. I was going to get my Kubota out and hook up the boom sprayer and do weed and feed on all 4 acres of grass...but it is a little windy and it is not a good idea to spray - plus I don't want to waste the chemicals because they are expensive! I hooked everything up myself last year, and did OK - but I was really hoping one of my kids could come help me - but middle son is at a soccer tournament in Kansas City, MO and my oldest son and family and my daughter and her family are all on a plane on their way to the Bahamas for spring break! My youngest son is in CA so I am on my own!!! So glad you are feeling much more upbeat today! Loved the picture of Biggy - such a pretty kitty! Good memories! Keep on taking one day at a time! And yes, I think growing older should take longer! But we are getting wiser as we age, for sure!!!
ReplyDeleteBoy, do I ever know what it's like to be alone to do everything--Hopefully they appear later to help you with that machine--You are good to tackle all that----You do a lot Sandra-- Hugs, Lynda
DeleteIt's Kathy. Yes, I told Lauriellen that the worst thing she could do to Bryan is leave the boys with him for a long weekend! They are not easy to be around, such bad behaviors. One minute they are very sweet and kind and thoughtful, but if you tell them NO about anything all hell breaks loose! I had myself a nice, quiet day yesterday, much needed. So far today has been quiet too. I'm looking forward to just having a good day and catching up on things. Yes, I think it's going to be an awesome day! I'm glad you are feeling better today.
ReplyDeleteYes that man not want them after a few weekends of taking care of the boys--Tell your daughter to go on a vacation-- let him do all the work for awhile-- The 2 boys must be acting up because of the upset in the marriage?--Kids need their mom tho--- a lot--Lynda
DeleteHi Lynda! You are as beautiful now as you were in the younger pic with HImself. Biggy sure was a lovely cat! I am glad you are talking about life with Lopez and he is understanding. I am loving your strength today. Stay strong! You can always come to Medina and visit with Tommy! LOL Some parts of Ohio got snow last night and I read that ODOT kept very busy. We didn't get any. Just rain. We will enjoy our favorite day tomorrow. Have a wonderful evening!
ReplyDeleteSo it only rained where you are?--We must've had 6 inches of that snow--The sun melted a lot of it to-day--Lynda
DeleteGlad the sun melted most of it! Yay!
DeleteI hear you! This aging thing just kinda sneaks up on you . . . a sneaky pete.
ReplyDeleteAwwwww, that’s a sweet story about rescuing Biggy. Indeed a beautiful cat. Looks like my brothers cat (since passed away) named Muddy. He was named Muddy because he was Muddy Waters’ cat but always came to my brother for food and water. So Muddy said to just keep the cat, which my brother did. Handsome guy. Just like Biggy!
Yes, it’s good to shed tears when they come. Cathartic.
LOVE the last meme!
Glad that DS #1 came and cleared snow for you! We had snow too, and today . . . sunshine. We deserve that!
LOVE the picture of you and Himself in your young days! Lovely memories.
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Well Barb, I am finally accepting that it was Beau
Delete's time to go-was beginning to think I was never going to-- maybe I loved that big guy too much and then I could see him leaving me-- I dunno--Death is always difficult I guess--You have been wonderful--all of you-- Thank yu-Lynd
Hi Lynda, you are equally beautiful today as in the younger, pre kids picture.
ReplyDeleteAge does seem to creep up on us quickly.
Biggie was beautiful. Looks so much like my beloved Moxy. Big and full of personality. Moxy was the best cat EVER. We never got another pet as I'm convinced there isn't another pet as close in behaviors and personality as Moxy was. When I had to put him down it literally took years to not miss him. I have wonderful, happy memories of him now, not his final days.
I'm glad Lopez is a good listener.
Thank goodness Kabota son came over and helped. You just don't need to be out there shoveling.
I hope today is a good one for you. Sadie has done a few things but she's not interested in tackling anything big today. House is presentable, dusted and laundry done.
Sunny in St.Louis but COLD. 30sF. It rained a bit last night. Hoping tarp on roof caps will prevent rain getting through to interior ceilings. Going to be a long time before hail damage gets repaired. Golf ball sized hail does a lot of damage.
Enjoy your day. Try to relax. Do something you enjoy.
Especially liked the last insert.
Hugs and blessings.
Marge
Yes Biggy was a good cat--I found him on a dumpster--Funny eh?--It was a cold day to-day---but the snow stopped falling and it might warm up now--I hope--Yes Son#1 was good to appear to plough that snow---Life seems better to-day even without big Beau-- good thing the brain finally kicks in eh--and finally I am accepting it was his time to go--- Sometimes life is tough eh?--Lynda
DeleteHi Lynda, Marti here. Good to hear. Today was a big one for me. I have to go on just faith. My boyfriend, dated 7 years, used to live across from me back in Columbus Ohio is getting ready to finally move in here, after 7 MONTHS. He had a lot of papers and clutter to toss. Today we went there and brought back 4 or 5 boxes back. He told his parents he will be out by the end of the month, so that means we go back NEXT Saturday and bring the rest. The rest of it is stuff he doesn't want and stuff that was his late sister's, whose condo it used to be. It's a mess. I told him if this place becomes a mess I am tossing him to the curb, LOL. I've been a nervous wreck most of the 7 months. You see, I quite LIKE living alone. I didn't do well when I was married. So we shall see! :)
ReplyDeleteOh Marti--Lets hope it works out for you both--Would I ever marry again?--No--I would not--but--- Fred and I made it work--but it is work--and we always had lots of money--Money makes a lot of stuff work--LOL_-Lynda
DeleteHi Lynda: We had snow too - about 15-19cm. My snow people were here this morning and what was left under cars melted this afternoon as it warmed up some with the sun out. Hope that's the last of it. Glad you're starting to feel better and that Lopez will listen when you talk to him. Hope himself and him get along better now. Biggy looks like he was a nice cat. Have a good night. Brenda
ReplyDeleteBrenda _-Your weather sounds like here--Thank goodness one comes to ones senses after a dog passers eh?-- so hard to say good bye--but--I did what I could---Thnk yu or being here also-Lynda
DeleteWhat a beautiful photo of Biggy, posing so elegantly with legs crossed✨
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