Tuesday, July 17, 2007

I just found out that a good friend from WAY back has been reading this blog and keeping up with our goings-ons. That makes me feel really good. It was and is one of the ideas behind doing it, I believe! Along with keeping track of exactly what I have been doing. (I usually forget what I did very quickly....and no, I don't think it is Alzheimer's.) From what I have heard, a lot of people my age are doing the same thing. So, I blog - not as frequently as I had hoped, but enough.

I am officially "off" work for a month but feel more tired than when I am working. Too many things, too little time. Our deck is ready for staining and I am making progress but I have discovered it is a big deck!! And now with new stairs, it is even bigger. Bob thinks he is around 35 as far as physical tasks go and he also thinks I am . I know better!! But it looks SO good I am willing to be worn out.


And then there are the granddaughters.....what a nice thing to say - two sweet little girls. We met last week for the Madison Concert on the Square and will be going again tomorrow night. It is a wonderful time. Good music, good food, good wine/beer, and, most of all, good company. I held Stella Grace for most of the time, relaxed with the kids and my heart felt full. Who could ask for more? I am blessed.

Sunday, July 08, 2007

This past June was a very eventful month!


On June 27th, the BEST event took place. Stella Grace was born! She came out crying and in perfect health. We are blessed. After all the worry and anticipation, she is here. Mommy and Daddy are happy, if tired. H. is happy to hold her little sister, Mema and Bapa delight in holding her and all the aunts are smiling, too! We will be watching her grow and become her own person, just like H. is. Here she is less than a day old. It is amazing how much love a heart can hold. Amazing, just amazing.


On June 13th, Bob took Klondyke into the vets and sat with him while he was euthanized...I know that was SO difficult for him to do. And I appreciate it. The results of the tests came back that K. didn't have any infections but his white blood count was still increasing and he was continuing to lose weight. The vet talked about doing a biopsy, thinking it might be cancer, which meant more discomfort and pain. We made the so difficult decision, after consulting with Amy, to not prolong his suffering. (Sounds SO trite....but it is true.) Any extra efforts would have been for us. He is very, very missed. Walking just isn't the same.....




And finally, the least important event took place. In the grand scheme of things, it truly isn't too important, but it does make a difference in our everyday lives so.........here goes. We took our old deck stairs off on a Saturday (I did enjoy using the drill on about a thousand screws) and then the week Stella was born, new ones were installed. They wrap around the house and look SO much better. And they won't fall down either -- this was an issue with the old ones! I continue to walk out just to look at them. And now I am cleaning the old decking, and muttering over stain colors/choices, Bob is digging a trench for a fish pond, we have had 1500 pavers delivered for a patio, etc. ..... It is a good thing I have some time off in the summer and that Bob likes to squeeze in projects!


What a month.

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