christmas eve eve

Life has been kind of upside down around here lately.  LP and I are both unemployed except for her dashing, therefore, there is no stress in "getting ready for Christmas."  We live day by day on what she makes and the Lord has provided.  I remember the days when I worked every other Christmas and she pleaded with me as a child not to go.  It was a struggle to make it to every Christmas event while working.  I wish that I had that opportunity all over again as a retired person.

One of my friends and readers saw that we are feeding a stray that is, literally, skin and bones.  We haven't had the $$ to buy him dog food and she brought 44 lbs of high protein dog food this morning!  That will save the cat food for Rosie who grazes all day long when she's not sleeping or hunting.  Thank you Cathy!  Lauren and I were sitting in the living room the other day when we heard a big WHAM on the window.  It was a young bird who got knocked out from the hit.  We checked on him several times and he appeared to be dead except for head movement.  I think he was shaking it off!  Rosie was kept inside because well, you know.  Eventually little bird got on his feet and flew back to the family.  I don't know why, but that gave me hope and faith.  When we hit the wall ( or window )  sometimes we have to rest a bit and then shake it off to move forward.  

I now have a part time job to look forward to because I seriously need some structure.  Having a place to be at a certain time and get paid for it is exciting to me after several months of isolating and mourning Ms Reba.  We had such good times together in our year long tenure.  I have to say that she was the most charming client and friend that I have ever spent time with.  Her celebration of life is this Friday and I can assure you I will finally let loose with the tears.  I heard so many stories from her that included my parents and others who were their friends.  But I also heard about her younger years as a hard worker who had fun and became a beloved dental hygenist for many many years.  She was still working a lot when she was my age!

I also lost a dear friend with the passing of Lorna.  She suffered a lot and it was a blessing but very bittersweet.  She was like another motha' to me in spite of the fact that she was only 3 years older.  You know like "YOU need to....yadayada."  I listened to her advice and occasionally did what she suggested.  Most of the time I procrastinated!  Girl was a real dreamer.

It may be warm enough to sit on the porch with a puffy coat so I'll see y'all later.  Be blessed ^j^