the circle of life

A librarian with knowledge of EK Ross and her work recommended that book to me once upon a time.  This same man used to own the nursery right across the by-pass that was like my wonderland.  An accomplished artist as well, he has touched a lot of people with his work.  I can only hope that my life's work has been that to others.  

My brief outing this morning was to deliver a special gift to a special person that came back around in an ethereal way.  I love it when that happens.  Gives me faith, ya know?

Another miracle happened, by the way.  My friend and therapist Gay has been very concerned about her mother's well being for some time now.  One swift legal move got it done and she's got her Joy back.  Praise be!

I've been on the phone this morning and moving papers around on the kitchen table, not real sure who needs what.  I think the bases are covered for the next month.  After that, i'm going on faith.  

Ya'll hug yourselves for me.  And send me a virtual one!

if it ain't one thing

Well it's five others.  I visited the dentist this morning because of a painful tooth which turned out to be the least of my problems.  I have a filling AND extraction that must be done prior to the shoulder surgery if that happens.  This will all be discussed with the surgeon on Friday.  Gigi is biting the bullet and getting me to Jackson for the 8AM appointment because I don't function too well for the first few hours of the day.  She's a true blue buddy with a heart of gold.  

I really couldn't figure out the trigger for my latest crying jags until I was reminded that KY cousin died five years ago around this time.  She was a year younger than me and it was sudden due to chronic health issues.  After she moved away we didn't see each other often but talked by phone often.  She lived close to the famed Patti's restaurant at Grand Rivers that burned yesterday.  My tour with her included a highway on a bridge that runs paralell to a train track on a bridge and getting to gaze at the spot where all three rivers connect in Paducah.  There were also tons of yachts in marinas here and there.

There is a pile of papers a mile high on my kitchen table to be gone through and dealt with concerning SS, IRS ad infinitum.  I seriously need an accountant for this crap because my ADD won't let me focus on just ONE thing.  

One of the first kisses I got was from a good old country boy while we were both on a horse.  He died today after a long battle with cancer.  Dude fought a long and tough game, just saying.  

Carry on with Terrific Tuesday.

early to rise

We were up and down all night with Baby Reaves and I got to see the highlights of the Superbowl rehashed this morning while I waited for Auntie Erica. I woke up and rambled right about the time the Eagles won and all hell broke out in Philly.  Plus, as added value, I got to see all the commercials replayed this morning.  My favorite remains the Budweiser water one.  

It was so warm yesterday that I didn't wear a coat and got a little surprise this AM when I stepped outside.  Lauren said there were snow flurries during the game.  Reaves was her happy smiling morning self as we hauled baby and walker up the steps to Erica's.  She really loves that thing and just needs a little back support to be full on in business taking the world in.  Her tippy toes reach the floor, barely.  Baylee wanted to push her around in it like a shopping cart or something!  We did each others' hair and played "i'm the aunt and you're the uncle" among other things.  Baby Reaves was quite amused with us.  

So, as a result of baby holding and whatnot my shoulder is hurting pretty bad and that sucks.  I want to be able to play and lift her up to the sky like a real grammaw.  The way I understand things since my rotator cuff is dead the deltoid muscle is doing all the work which is, as Old Hoss would say, "not good."  That ain't the way it's supposed to work anatomically speaking.  

I left the dogs outside and they were waiting to greet me when I got home.  Lily is behind my back in her favorite spot purring.  Good therapy for both of us.  

Happy Monday kids ~

live from casa reaves

Hers is a sick babygirl but being a trooper through the stomach bug.  I showed up around noon and we did this and that trying to stay on top of the temp and gastric problems.  Presently she's in the vibrating seat playing and farting.  The village has  made their appearance one by one and stood at the door going oooh and ahh...but *don't touch the baby*

I know all the neighbors because I'm a frequent flyer here.  We sit outside and smoke and talk about life.  Everybody has a story dontcha' know.  They just need to be shared.

The baby is fussing and won't make it til Superbowl halftime nor will I.  Go Eagles and Justin.  Not my thing, obviously.  

Catch ya'll on the other side ^j^

chapter two

Well, it appears that i'm headed for a reverse shoulder replacement in spite of my foot dragging.  The pain is not resolving at all and I'm on a pretty strict schedule with insurance coverage so there ya' go.  It's now or never....or until Medicare kicks in which is two and a half years.  The paperwork for all this is mind boggling.  If I am unable to go back to work I am eligible for COBRA which is quite pricey.  Decisions, decisions.  I have talked to a couple of folks who've had it and they say it was very effective.  We shall see.

I had planned on seeing the girls today but I'ma gonna' wait until tomorrow to travel.  Sundays are normally "lightly traveled" on 412.  The funniest video I've ever seen was posted by my cousin's wife.  It seems that she was speeding a bit on the way to a ball game and Mr. Trooper caught her.  Three year old Neely FREAKED OUT because she thought they were going to jail.  She got a ticket anyway!  These folks don't play and that stuff won't work anymore, if  you know what I mean.  Gotta' feed the state coffers :)

I'm playing pretend today like Trump is not the president and it's all rainbows and unicorns.  What else can you do when it is what it is?  I honestly believe that Russia was involved in our presidential election.  To what extent, I can't say.  That's Mueller's job which is why they're threatening to fire him every other day.  

So y'all keep the faith and whatnot.  Ash Wednesday happens to fall on Valentine's Day this year which is my parents' anniversary 64th anniversary.  I can remember this because I will be 63.  OMG.

^j^

as fate would have it

Well those babygirls aren't gonna' make it today so I'm headed over that way this weekend.  Auntie Erica posted a video today that showed me just how much I've missed with Reaves' activity.  Plus I need me a big fat Lauren hug.

I don't know about Phil, but my groundhog is looking at his shadow all.day.long.  Let's hope he's wrong.  I've burned sage every day this week in an attempt to find clarity.  Everything is still all up in the air but I feel better about life today which is the first step of getting out of the pit of despair.  

I spent an hour on the phone this morning with a claims manager concerning my LTD.  Lord, what a process.  It doesn't help that google autosave has screwed my login to their website and I'm working by phone and snail mail.  I need an IT housecall!!

So it looks like no beach for me this year what with all this stuff going on.  I will never forget seeing the ocean for the first time on a church camping trip to Destin chaperoned by Bill Acred and Bill Revell.  I got burned so badly the first day I spent the rest of the week on an air mattress in the shade being miserable.  Big old water blisters, remember Charlie Price?

My old friend Karla came by with a gift for Reaves so that's ready for transport down 412.  The neighbors were here when she came by so we said our "i love yous" out in the cold wind with big hugs on the right side, of course.  

I'm chilling.  Hope you are the same ^j^

hard day's night

Today was get your ass up and going day so I headed to the doc, work and Gay in that order.  For some reason ( could be because of lack of celexa for 3 days ) I'm a hot mess crying and releasing all forms of grief and whatnot.  Work is giving me a long leash because they know I'm in pain.  It's utterly amazing to me that those tears could have been there that long and only started hurting six months ago.

So who watched the SOTU?  What was your takeaway on all that.  I'm curious because well, you know me.  I don't "do" Trump.  Lauren sent me the funniest meme about picking FB fights with you friend's great aunt over politics.  I miss her and Reaves.  Maybe tomorrow.

The moon was magnificent again and I burned sage during the magic.  That one's for you Pam.  I got lots of hugs from a couple of work peeps who love me and a W2 today.  Some of them said they had wondered where I was.  That's pretty special.

Faith ~