I hope I get stronger--I sure am trying-- --The 2 dogs that were visiting have gone back to their home--Son#3 and wife, were here about 1 AM, after settling their 2 daughters at different Universities--_--So Lopez and I are alone--well, ----Sushi is upstairs---AND---- WE HAVE RAIN FALLING__off and on--It's overcast ----supposed to be a wet day--which means I might even get a much needed nap in--
So--in case you were wondering---The Birthday book--and the Address Book-are still lost---Yes I am tired of the whole loss of both and it has upset me terribly-- I finally bought a new Birthday Book-- and a new Address book-- now that I have replaced both books, the old ones (which I liked a lot better) will show up---There are still a few boxes , unpacked, in the crawl space-
-School is back in, here now--first day back is to-day--Remember those days--how nervous you were to be with a new teacher--??-and of course the new outfits that were worn on that first day back, was exciting--
I don't know about you, but I am happy those days are over with--onward here to other things--
Well, a few "blasts from the past" here--
Sophia with her new baby brother
-----------so, time to get the vacuum out-- get rid of the kitty litter in our bedroom--always lots to do--oh a "grief counsellor" called yesterday and booked an appointment ("ME") with her ----in a couple weeks--
So-"KEEP YOUR CHIN UP" --as Dad used to tell me everyday-----You are a strong person--- You just have to remember that!--Don't let the "crazies get you down"-----
Good morning, sis.
ReplyDeleteWhat georgous photos! Girls almost grown and all dressed up, son and doggies...and that beach! Wonder where it is...Hawaii, Jamaica?
Yes, we must THINK ourselves and we will be. To convince myself I have been doing a LOA exercise. I have a spiral notebook. I write several lines each of "Joy," "Ease and flow," and "vitality." It has helped me. Oh, I still do my naps.
I sure know about cleaning up kitty litter! Does Sushi throw up? Lucky does...at least a couple times a week. Sometimes (like when he can tell I'm gonna be leaving), I think he eats too fast.
There's no rain here yet, but I bet there will be. It's very cool...56F and won't get warmer than the 60's. The trees are changing colors. They're beautiful, but I can't help think of the inconvenience of the snow and ice that will follow.
Going to go out and send my daughter her birthday gift now. It's a coffee mug I had don with photos of her dog all over it. Imprinted on one photo is the word LOVE and on another DOG MOM. Hope she doesn't have one yet. 'Course we all have enough coffee mugs. Couldn't figure out what else to get her, though.
I'll be back later, Lynda. {{{HUGS}}} Love, Maggie
HOLY cow--I had problems getting my comments in here-I just kept fiddling and finally got in here-- Your daughters Birthday gift sounds wonderful!-I am sure she will love that!--N Sushi does not vomit--but also never departs from my bedroom--It is cool here also-- It has been a crazy day-Lynda
DeleteNothing better than napping on a rainy day. Raining here, too, and a nap is on the agenda.
ReplyDeleteGlad that all the critters are in their proper home now.
Awwww, it’s hard to lose something precious in moving. I know when I first got home from the hospital my DD and I did lots of decluttering and some things that I didn’t intend to dispose of were gone. Oh well.
Oh yes, new clothes and new shoes always for the first day of school. And all the new supplies: notebooks, binders, pencils, pens, erasers, crayons,
Lovely photos of the past. Your grandkids are handsome and beautiful!
Proud of you for engaging a grief counselor. I think you’ll find it helpful.
Love your quote about being respected.
Hi Barb-such a crazy busy day today--Yes always new clothes to start school eh?? Lynda
DeleteHi Lynda! It is beautiful in Ohio, today but rain tomorrow. I sure hope your books show up. I bet they will. You can relax and then get more done since the doggies went home. I hope you have a wonderful Wednesday! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteIt was a crazy day today--and it rained a lot-- too bad the wether has to change eh?-Lynda
DeleteHi Lynda, sounds like a more peaceful day at the townhouse.
ReplyDeleteI do hope your books show up. They will but when and where is the question.
Do you still have boxes to unpack? Could they be in a dresser drawer as usually movers don't unload drawers?
I hope grief counseling is helpful. Im sure it will be and perhaps if it's a group you'll meet other widows.
Enjoy your much quieter home today.
Has Sushi ventured downstairs yet?
Marge/St.Louis
No-Marge-SuSHI IS STILL THE "UPSTAIRS CAT"_MOVING SEEMS TO UPSET HER__aND YES THERE ARE ABOUT 10 BOXES LEFT_LYNDA
DeleteI do hope Sadie has a much lighter workload now. It has been one heck of a summer for you, and I think about you everyday. I look forward to your blogs, and wish you and Lopez and Sushi wonderful Wednesday.
ReplyDeleteBarb-- It has been one heck of a :life" eh??-- --2 moves-- one husband gone--kinda crazy-- -I do not know if I am getting thru all this properly--still cry too much--miss Fred-- but--I am trying tyo face it all-- Lynda
DeleteIt's Kathy. We have a very cool and rather windy day today. I will try and work out in the garden for a little bit but not too long today. I didn't go out at all yesterday and it felt so good! Love the pictures. Yes, it doesn't get any easier, but if we keep trying we do get stronger. I'm finally seeing that happen after my back surgery a year ago - my body is finally starting to feel like mine again. I'm glad you're going to see a grief counselor. You've had so much happen in such a short amount of time! You are already very strong but sometimes it's nice to talk about things with someone who can understand. Take care of yourself and enjoy the rest of today!
ReplyDeleteOh Kathy-- It is a busy world isn't it?-It was a windy cool wet day too to-day--Lynda
DeleteLynda, don't fret, those things will turn up, and, in the grand scheme of things, how important is it, really? You can always get people's addresses again, and their bday's. I keep a list of mine on birthdayalarm.com, and it sends me reminders. Best to keep everything online, these days, rather than rely on things that can easily be lost.
ReplyDeleteTake a deep breath, and go play your piano! :)
I am SO happy you have an appointment, finally, with a grief counselor. It is nothing to be ashamed of. I have had a counselor since I was in college, even in elementary school for a little bit, and I really don't know how to do life very well, which is why I live alone, LOL. Other people and I, well, we don't mix too well. I have to deal with my bipolar, my anxiety disorder (mostly, when driving - I sort of have agoraphobia), and well, gobs of other things. Diabetes, which I don't manage very well, and my body is going rapidly south because of it.
Yes, don't worry, NONE of us has it all together! We just try to fake it until we make it, and put one foot in front of the other.
=Hugs!
Marti
Oh Marti-- You truly are special!-- Yes, fake it till we make it--so true!--Yes the grief counsellor--hope it helps--I miss Fred so much--but I am trying--Lynda
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