Days Keep Flying By.

Hi Everyone,

I finally recovered from the saga of the down lines,

having to argue with one of the companies,

3 times booked to come out and fix the one line,

to have nobody show up.

Finally yesterday after going to the

Escalation Manager,

it was finally taken care of.

So I won't rant and rave about how furious I had been,

I like when people follow through on their promises.

This weekend we are planning to do some yard work.

I have been working on my little pond,

moving things around a bit, and

tomorrow I want to figure what I am going to do with

my front yard. We took a pine tree out last winter and now need

to come up with a plan. Ha and then follow through with the plan,

but that is where it gets a little hard.

But slow and sure we will get it done.

Right now I have too many projects going on,

and still have to schedule a two or three hour nap

in every afternoon to control the cataplexy,

but a gal has to do what she has to do.

I appreciate all the comments and am

sorry I have not had a chance to respond,

Jackie I have already done what you recommended

and still very little luck being able to comment on blogs.

I have been reading and keeping up on all your lives.

I think this is an issue with blogger,

Has anyone else been having problems.

This all happened when I checked out the new Blogger.

I hope everyone is well and that you have a great weekend.

For now I hope you are having

Your Very Best Days.

I Just Can't Stay Away, I was going to wait for fall, but winter Knocked again

pictures  from last year, looked the same.

...........

Hello Everyone,

I just can not stay away from here,

oh how I have missed you,

I have been reading your blogs

but I can only comment on the new versions of blogger.

Does anyone have any ideas for me.

If you know what I could do I would appreciate

any information you can provide me.

Thanking you in advance.

.............

Last Thursday morning I woke up,

no power, no cable, internet, or phone.

But that was nothing when I looked outside

I had a huge branch off of our big old oak tree

that had come down in the storm.

The storm was heavy wet snow, so not only did

the branch off the tree come down, but so did

two of the other lines....so when I went to let the dog out.

I was about to open the back door 

and one of the lines had ripped some of the vinyl siding

and had slid about half way down the house,

part of it was touching the patio table,

it was still snowing and I was thinking,

I don't know if these lines are live or what.

So I had to put the dog in the front yard,

I kid you not, I go to the front door and I push on the door,

It did not budge, so I pushed harder, still nothing, 

I thought to myself WTH,

pushed again and the door opened

there was wet heavy snow blocking the door.

In all my years I have never had that happen.

So the dog goes out, I get dressed to go borrow

the neighbors phone to call my husband..

(This is the line that came down

and you can see the big old tree at the back)

As I am walking I am hearing splat, splat, splat,

heavy wet snow falling off the trees,

falling on vehicles. The neighbors let me in,

had a nice visit and I called my husband,

not that he could do anything, but I just felt better having talked 

to him. As I leave the neighbors house it was now raining,

I was soaked by the time I got across the street.

I grabbed the shovel to move some of the snow

from in front of the house.

And I shoveled and shoveled and shoveled,

When I was close to the back of the house,

I could see the huge part of the tree that had landed

on top of my  pink car....my precious.

I could not get out to see if any damage had been done

because of the wires being down.

I just said a prayer,

made my way back into the house.

Thank goodness the power was on again.

Late the next day I  had the phone, tv, and internet

up and running.

Still have one line down,

will call tomorrow,

It apparently is an old telus phone line.

And as fast as the heavy wet snow came, it was gone.

I had tulips that had just come up through the ground,

ahh the first sign of spring,

they may have froze.

And silly me I did not have my camera

charged, it was really beautiful.

Oh and my car, absolutely no damage.

I think because there was so much heavy

wet snow on it that when the branch broke

and came down that it just landed on the snow.

What a way to wake up, all turned out well,

Easter was very quiet here, wishing all of you

a Happy Blated Easter.

Until next time,

I hope you are having

Your Very Best Days,

Cinner

Time Has Come

I have thought long and hard about my decision to no longer continue blogging for no other reason than my Computer that I have lovingly named Garfield has seen better days. I feel that time has come for me to
get out and start doing and as someone with a Chronic Illness time only permits so much. I want to thank all of you who encouraged me, befriended me, read and posted on my blog. You truly have made an impact on my life. I have been inspired by your photography, your words of wisdom, honesty, and compassion, your artistry, and most of all by your hearts. If I can take one thing away from this experience is that each individual has so much to offer in this world and that lifes struggles hit everyone of us throughout our lives. We are all very similar, I am signing off wishing you health, happiness and love. I will keep you in my heart. I hope you all continue to have your best of days. Until next time, Cinner

Soon It Will Be Playtime!

I  can hardly wait to get out in my yard again this Spring.

There is nothing that gives me greater peace.

Flowers blooming, birds singing, the pets laying in the sun,

fresh cut grass, the fresh air intoxicating, always a new project,

fresh turned soil to play in, full of nutrition for the flowers

and vegetables, my Venus statue that I love, to me I go on

a holiday every time I step outside. It is where I usually am

from dawn to late evening.

Soon I will be loving every minute of it.

Hope you are having a great week.

Until next time,

Cinner

It Feels Wonderful!

Today is Family Day

in Alberta.

Hubby has the day off, 

I feel very content today to be just as I am,

to know in my heart that 

I am Enough.

I am very fortunate to have Family,

to be able to love and be loved.

Family is not just the immediate family,

but all the individuals that you surround yourself with.

So to my friends here in blog land,

to my little extended family,

I thank you  for your visits,

for your friendship.

Blessings come to us in all different ways.

Life is good.

Have a great week ahead!

Until next time,

Cinner

Through these Eyes.

As I have visited your blogs,

Many times I have been amazed at what I see or read.

I am amazed by the many talented individuals,

creating, crafting,dedicated to their choice of art.

I have seen the most beautiful photography

capturing moments making cherished memories.

I am able to recognize certain photographers

instantly by a jumping shot, or softness in their work,

or minimalist design.

Through my eyes I have been able to read poetry

that has made me gasp with an unsuspected ending,

surprised at the stories one can tell in 55 words.

Through these eyes I have read stories of

individual struggles with cancer and I am in awe

at how they fight their battles with such grace and dignity.

At times I have sometimes felt as if any words I could

say were insufficient. Through these eyes I have learned

that somehow most of us are very similar,

kind, caring, and loving individuals,

Most of us know the real meaning of life,

and that it is the little things in life that are most important,

family, friends, loving, kindness, understanding and gratitude.

Through these eyes I have been blessed

to learn from every one of you.

I have seen and read of places I have never been,

of people I may never meet but yet I feel I know them.

Through these eyes, through your blogs

I am reminded every day of the goodness in the world,

and all the opportunities we have,

I have learned that no two of us are the same,

and that even in our differences there is knowledge

and compassion and above all else regardless

of religion, cultures, different countries,

friendship knows no boundaries.

..............

I started blogging at a time in my life

when I was very very isolated

due to an illness,

and whether you know

it or not

I believe we all have a little angel in us,

and some of us unknowingly

don't realize how we can affect others around us.

Trust me you do,

most of us want to really make a difference in the world,

and some of us think when will that happen.

There is a very good chance

you already have!

Sometimes what does not seem like a big thing to us

may be the biggest thing to  someone else!

life is amazing.

Through these eyes

nothing is impossible,

not now, not ever!

So here's looking at you.

Until next time,

Cinner

We Choose What We See!

I see cotton candy,

an opening for the sun to sneak through

and brighten a day,

I see fluffy soft feathers

floating above the ground,

but elevating higher and higher

floating in the breeze,

waving goodbye,

I can almost taste the texture

of cool whip as I look up,

mmmmm,

and sometimes I just see dark clouds,

but not today.

Today I smile.

Things on My Mind!

So our cold snap is supposed to break today.

I did have to venture out and spent about

two and a half hours shoveling snow,

not fast mind you and I do have some weight

behind me so Cinner as a snowdozer

works not so shabby when you are in dire need.

Hubby was on cal.l and was called out a couple of times

so Cinner was left alone quite a bit, I finally did

catch up on a few things as pertains to the household errands,

not interesting enough to talk about.

I worked on a toilet paper roll project for all my paints,

brushes, and pens. It is turning out quite nicely and what a space saver

it is. So I guess I am doing my part on recycling toilet paper rolls.

I cooked a pot roast on the weekend, minus the yorkshire

pudding and gravy. I lost 9 pounds at my Weight Wise meeting

last week. So I was thrilled with that.

Things that I read this week, there is a form of treatment

where you get frozen to help eliminate cellulite, refresh your skin,

recharges your system. It is at some crazy temp and you are in a controlled

environment. The lasting effects are apparently temporary. It is supposed to help

with the brain too.....my theory is if I find minus 35 cold, I am not going any cooler than that,

I have to honestly admit than when I have come inside from being outside and cold,

I certainly don't check the cellulite on my legs or behind because you can't bend anyways,

and frankly at that point of the day if anyone else wants to tell me about the cellulite

well they better step away from the person resembling a walrus where the snow

and sweat have melded into two tusks of ice. As for my skin yes it is refreshed

and glowing bright cheery rosy red which could also resemble a tomotao with the 

skinned peeled but I am going with refreshed. As to benefits to my brain,

absolutely because when I went by the mirror and saw myself scarf, toque, black

mascara running down my face, ice covering my scarf, hair in disaray what was sticking 

from under the hat, big warm fuzzy socks, baggy sweat pants,

......it was like running into a brick wall and realizing,

Cinner your not all that and a bag of chips in this gear.

No wonder I never had any children, just saying..

One of my neighbors was outside shoveling too,

His glasses were frozen and all fogged up

so he could hardly see me I am sure,

I did think to myself I bet yah he can hardly see the snow,

he was not shoveling all the sidewalk either.

I thought to myself maybe he has froze his brain already.

We wished each other a Great Day,

proof we had both spent too much time outside.

Thanks for showing up at my window. I was so thrilled

by all the comments and those of you who visited.

Truth be told I am a winter lover.

Do you believe it or not?

Until next time,

Rethinking My Priorities!

I love these doors for many reasons.

I look at them and I am reminded that life is about choices,

whether your day be good or bad,

or whether we even choose to come out behind those doors.

I worked for 23 years and then when I became ill with Cataplexy,

I became very isolated....Cataplexy is the loos of muscle control

usually triggered by strong emotions. My mostly have been triggered

by laughter. I am doing quite well with it at the moment,

for more info see my Cataplexy page. Because Cataplexy is a symptom

of Narcolepsy I have been prone to Excessive Day Time Sleepiness as well.

So due to this and not changing my lifestyle I have reached an all time

weight high. My problem is that I am not consisted with my efforts.

I know what I am doing wrong and what I should be doing to make 

things right.

When I was working at 250 I could work twelve hour days,

no problem, socialize, was active, full of life.

And then when I got Cataplexy I lost all my independence.

I could not go out alone for I never knew when I would fall or how long

they episodes would last. I could not drive, hardly walk, to put one foot in front of

the other was almost impossible. So I learned to hide behind the doors of my house.

I know it sounds crazy, it was easier, it was safer,

Things have gotten better since my surgeries as far as health wise,

but the weight remains an issue.

When you read this tomorrow I will have made my way out of the house

by myself to something new.

Working a Weight Wise Program

to change my lifestyle before I need to make my decision about

various types of surgeries..

Over two years ago I watched my Dad die

due to heart failure and I vowed I would take care of my health.

That I would not be the one on that stretcher

way too early in life.

I have hid behind these walls, afraid to go out.

My husband has offered to take me,

I have told him no that I need to do this on my own.

I need to use the options that are available for me.

With the help of trained professionals we will set up a plan

for me to follow and work on.

You see you just don't go and have a gastric bypass done,

because if you have not worked on why you got to the way you did,

it won't change just because you had surgery.

Since I have been so isolated and safe in my home in the sense of

I am not afraid of falling, or cars backfiring, or being startled, or seeing

something funny that will trigger a spell.

I have to do everything I can to get back out there,

and the only way is to do these things on my own.

I have been called to this program twice before

and chickened out, yes I  did,

but not this time.

..........

My husband thinks I don't need to change anything about me.

The man is in denial as to health issues that are slowly developing

because of my weight.

We will work through it,

Nurses, Dieticians, Doctors, Occupational Therapist,

Behavioralists, etc. I will be in the best hands I have 

allowed myself to be and I think I would be

doing myself a diservice if I don't work my

hardest to make this happen.. I will be working

with the Dietician on a No Wheat Plan

as it has been very successful for a couple of friends of mine.

...................

I don't want to talk much about this on my blog

but I did want to acknowledge that some things in life are not easy,

My main obstacle right now is getting out the front door

in the morning....

I do fit out the door and I don't want to hide away

behind these doors anymore.

I have to admit I will worry all night

but I know I will be just fine once I get there.

,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Besides if I am going to sky dive when I am 50,

I better work at this goal,

because I want a healthy life ahead of me.

..............

Thank you for reading,

I admit I could be considered a hermit,

Maybe that is why I find so much to appreciate

with nature and its gifts everyday.

.........

On a lighter note Hubby said to me tonight,

He has figured out how To Have The Happiest Marriage.

So I ask how,

Well we should go out twice a week for dinner.

He will go out one night,

and I on another!

You have to know him with his sense of humor

it was very funny.

........

May you enjoy your day

and face things

head on!

Blow, Blow Them Away!

This used to be a huge money making opportunity for the

young folks on our street.

This time of year there would be knocks on the door every

evening after school, of hopeful children

wanting to make some money.

I think this year they have all won lotteries

because not one has knocked,

either that or they are all on their play stations, etc,

or texting me Hey Lady, quit complaining,

Ha, I can still do my own.

I too have the technology,

My own two hands,

I'll show them,

I just won't be as fast as them.

Today should be the last of it as most are off the trees now.

This is the third time and I have more now than I have had.

I try to stay caught up with them,

but somehow every year they seem to get ahead of me.

They do make for beautiful carpets on  the streets and sidewalks.

So today could you pray that a kid stops in

and wants to make some money.

well my adventure awaits,

Have a great weekend everybody!

Until next time,

Cinner

Oldest I have Ever Been, Yet the Youngest I'll Ever Be!

TODAY  IS THE OLDEST YOU'VE EVER BEEN, YET THE YOUNGEST YOU'LL EVER BE, SO ENJOY THIS DAY WHILE IT LASTS.

The above quote was sent to me in an email.

It made me really think

of what I want in a day and this is what I have come up with.

I want time for myself to have my coffee, moments to start my day with my pets and their unconditional love. A kiss from my hubby just before he leaves for work.  Time for Thai Chi outside

on the patio with the sun shining on me and a bit of wind

sending a slight breeze over my body.

Phone calls or visits where we can enjoy laughs together,

Love me a McDonalds soft ice cream later in the day.

A hot shower, fixing myself to babe delicious(okay  its my story)

Off to explore new places, appreciate nature, converse with strangers, small acts of kindness, walking in the park with the dogs. smiling children visiting the pets, holding hands with Hubby, sitting and listening to the elderly talk about their past,

I find that so very interesting, visit with friends, talk to my family, All in all it does not take much to make my day.

Knowing that every day anything is possible and that 

every day is a gift. Time  is so precious,

make memories that will last forever!

Looks like I might have a busy day ahead of me.

Have your very best of days.

I am Living My Dream!

the rain has poured all weekend except for a few brief

intervals during the evening.

I lay in bed last night listening to the pouring rain,

feeling the dampness in the air. My cat sat at the 

window screen peering outdoors, maybe just maybe

she might be able to catch a glimpse of the robin

that  can be heard still singing. The cats tail was

going back and forth I guess in happiness enjoying the moment too.

As I lay there sleep escaped me, my mind working in overload.

Where do all these thoughts come from and why do they come to me

in the middle of the night.....I was remembering different things I have

seen over the years. I really am a nature lover and have been overjoyed by,

Only seeing once fireflies flitting about lighting up as they flew.

I was amazed to see them, what a lucky vacation evening that was.

I have seen the Northern Lights  and you can not describe adequately

the feeling that surrounded me as the colors changed and swirled in the sky.

I have been in a canoe where the whole lake was filled with lily pads

while the loons have echoed in the background. I have seen a field of 

snow geese, I pulled my car over and listened and could have stayed all day.

They were beautiful, the sound was intense. It was a great sighting.

I have seen seventeen moose all in one evening, they are

large monsters appearing  out of the darkness, so close

you can almost touch them. I have seen a swarm of bees

that covered a large barn amazed by the buzzing and amazed

at how fast my little feet could fly as I ran into the house,

also amazed at how guickly they were gone.

I was amazed by the honey they made in the walls of an

old granary. I have experienced an owl perched on my shoulder with a 

broken wing, I saw it take flight and repeatedly come and tour

what had been his residence. I have seen bald eagles fly with

their beautiful wings spread in their full glory.

I remember feeling breathless, I have seen seals swimming in the ocean

while my nephew swam right along with them, bobbing around as if

somehow they have all belonged together, I have sailed in a boat

amazed at the speed the wind was moving us along in the wavy water,

I have ate fish caught from that very excursion. I have seen racoons

move into a building on the farm, little thieves with masks on,

I have seen fields with deer maybe fifty at once,

I have seen about 300 blue Jays perched out on one of the Elm trees

out front of my house, I have seen canyons and falls that made my

mouth drop open. I have climbed trails I never thought I could conquer,

but so grateful for the gift of the falls when I had made it to the top.

I have toured forests with such enticing tree trunks, mosses,

life breaking forth from the earth and the smell of the rich soil..

I have seen bears slumbering along. I have seen mountain goats

high on a mountain ledge just across from where we had been driving.

I have watched gorillas through panes of glass at the zoo.

I can't get enough of them or the movie Gorillas in the Mist.

I have seen Whitehorn Sheep in Jasper and I have watched

a Falcon perched on my back shed for about two hours one

afternoon. I have watched tiny humming birds divebomb each

other at my Dads bird feeder, I have listened to the rain,danced in the rain, 

and ran out of the rain, hail, snow, glorious sunsets and sunrises,

watched lightening storms, listened to the thunderous loud

boisterous booms of a thunder storm, and the list could go on and on.

I have never seen the Eiffel Tower or the Statue of Liberty,

or driven fancy cars, lived in mansions,  travelled far,

but I am lucky, I have been given all these gifts,

and I am living 

My Dream!

.......

If the sun comes out 

I may get to see another rainbow.

It would make for a glorious day.

............

Have Your Best Days Ever,

Extraordinary...Our Friend Char

The difference between ordinary and extraordinary

is a little something extra.

by Jimmy Johnson

I sat here for what seems like hours yesterday

thinking of my friend Char from Ramblins,

Today I can only tell you that she was

an Extraordinary woman, photographer,aunt,

cook, as I learned in every post she shared with us.

She encouraged and inspired

She evoked feelings of peace in my heart 

every day.

She was loved and is loved by many.

I will miss you Char.

You will always be remembered!

...................

Can you imagine the photography

she will do in heaven.

A quote she had on her blog.

It's not what you look at that matters,

it's what you see.

(By Thoreau)

.................

She reminds me that life is short,

and she would want us all

to live and have

Our Very Best Days.

................

The music I listened to today

was Goodbye My Friend

by Aaron Neville and Linda Rondstad.

...........................

I know you are in a peaceful place

and that gives me some peace.

Until we one day meet.

if I could be so blessed..

Darn Pesky Varmits!

She has good blood, She has good blood.

I swear the mosquitos  were  raising flags,

and shouting a large tasty one here.

Those darn little varmits....

Is it too much to want to just play in your yard

and take some photos,

but instead I sat on a bench slapping myself silly,

thinking where oh where is bug spray

when I need it.

And how huge are these mosuitos,

well lets just say my

1996 Hyundai looks a little

small beside them.

Okay I am embellishing just a tad,

but I could almost make pets outta them.

I want them out of my yard.

Leave my space!

There I said it, I hope they heard me.

How have they been in your neck of the woods.

I am off, no pun intended.

Have a great day.

Cinner

He Turns 59 today!

He is a kid in grown up clothes,

his hair turned to white at fourty,

He plays in a senior league,

he drives over an hour each way to work,

he loves to barbecue,

and loves our yard as much as me.

He has the best sense of humor,

he would rather not tell you something

if he thinks you will worry,

which makes me worry even more.

We visit his Mom once a week,

because he wants to,

one of the reasons I married him was

because of how he treated his parents.,

His strong working hands

that I love to hold.

He has a very soft heart

loves animals,many of which find

there way to my door.,

let's say he keeps me on my toes,

his deep deep voice,

swoon,

oh I am a sucker for a voice.

He is my best friend.

Happy Birthday hon,

I love you.

A Part of My Paradise!

Outside my back door,

the pleasant smell of lilacs lingers in the air,

pleasant, soothing, present.

A gift only for a few short days

The colors different hues of purple, lilac, soft whites

whispering touch me, smell me,

breathe in my esscence

One of the ladies in the garden with the alabaster skin

stands on guard,

the protector of the flowers is my Venus

her beauty as daunting,

marble chiseled into such form.

Treasure!

She seems to smile

on the sunny days when color surrounds her.

Days when sun and shadows fight for glory,

A much too noticeable dance they play.

The bright yellow in strong contrast of the purples

standing high amongst the branches

that reign supreme over head

The stains upon the flowers left behind

from the last windy rainy day,

still beautiful., are these like laugh lines

on someones face,

more beautiful because they are there...

Once again the clouds roll in sending me a wild mustang in the right corner,

How wild and free, she must float in the clouds,

and in the other corner someone is watching,

do you see the face,

and by the mustangs neck do you see the heart shape?

no need for editing, enjoy take it all in.

As the clouds darken the skies,

the lady of the garden prepares for night,

stoic and on guard.

The aromas of the lilacs lingering as friendly reminders of the day.

The flowers slowly wrap their petals into protective mode,

In the morning once again they will unfold,

and open to greet the day,

They will reach for the sun baking in the warmth,

waiting proudly for someone to acknowledge

the gift and joy they give to the world.

...........

.Have a beautiful weekend.

U2, Crazyville, silly Cinner

Bliss was listening to the U2 concert in my backyard.

ha once my dogs stopped barking.

The wind was blowing just the right way from the 

Commonwealth Stadium,

it was like heaven sent to me.

So I was watering my plants, rocking it out,

yes cool in my back yard.

Hubby was at a ball game,

too bad for him although they were still rocking

when he came home.

I know it would have been a great concert.

I just am not able to do crowds like that,

and well truthfully being on a disability does not

make for extra funds,,,,so next best thing for me

was perfect.

I have to admit this morning I am a nervous Nellie,

off to see yet another Surgeon, and I am feeling like

I don't want to see another doctor.

I have had my fair share in the last eight years.

There will be a thousand questions about 

Cataplexy, the I have never heard of that.

Jeepers don't I just sound like a wimp today,

and when I get there I will be just fine,

I know this, I am like this every single time.

Anyway I better get ready,

the funny question

how are you today?

I will say fine and then think to myself,

if I was fine why the heck am I here.

But you don't want to say

I really feel like crap today.

And I don't feel that way, I am just scared 

about some of these results.

so Cinner get yourself together,

get some darned clothes on,

you don't want to scare them out of the office,

put on your Happy Face and go do what you must do

to get better.

Case closed, I wonder if I am crazy because

I have to talk to myself like this...

Please be kind when you answer this for me.

Hubby is at work, if he were here

I would be just fine.

He told me he knows I will be just fine,

my SIL is taking me, so yes it will be all good.

Anyway that is all from Crazyville today.

Hope you all have a wonderful day.

I am coming home and plan to meditate in my yard,

may even go to the park and do some Tai Chi.

I n my area there are about 10 elderly people

that do this every morning, and I have to say it is beautiful to watch them.

Obviously they have been doing it for years. I sometimes practice with them

kind of off to the side, I always get the thumbs up.

They inspire me, so enough For today,

I am stalling, I gotta run.

Take care.

Are you afraid of doctors?

I would love to hear.

come sit on the bench

 

We had a lovely weekend,

I had hung up the bird feeder in the back yard.

It used to be my Dads. It was hanging up for about four days

before the little birds spotted it with the seed.

Today I sat out on the bench in the back yard

and watched the goings on  at the feeder.

I must of had thirty birds at one time there Dad,

it reminded me of the times I would come home and we would sit and watch

the birds. Your birds were much more colorful, I guess because you were in the country.

Oh the joy we would both get from seeing the hummingbirds at your feeder.

Do you remember when I said to you, Dad you should just sit back and watch the birds

more often, and you got mad and said how the heck old did I think he was.

Okay he did not say heck, and with that he went off to work in the field.

That was my Dad, hard working and proud.

May 30th marks the two years since he died.

He was taken very suddenly and unexpected from us.

Our love continues to grow for Dad more and more everyday.

I  feel him when I am in my yard, my appreciation for nature comes from my Dad.

I have no words to explain how much I miss him

and how much I realize he was a pillar of strength in our family.

Oh how I wish we could sit and watch the birds together.

So Dad come sit on the bench with me......

I can see your face as plain as day, see the twinkle in your eye,

I can hear you laugh, I can see you raise your one eyebrow,

I can feel the strength from your great big hands,

I can even see your messy hair, I can hear Mom telling you to comb it,

and you would leave it how it was just to annoy her.

Strange the things I have thought in the last two years,

the memories I have remembered, things that I had forgotten.

There are things I wish I had said, and things I wish I had not.

Somehow we manage to get through it, and face each day.

Well I am not going to cry, you would not want me too.

You know this whole dying thing just sucks,

I know it is a part of life, I wish there were a way to prepare one

for these things that knock the wind from under us.

So if you can, come watch the birds with me.

I will be sitting on the bright hot pink bench

....you know the one that made you shake your head.

I love you Dad, now and always!

Cindy

A great weekend for soccer, training, resting, yard work..........

Hello to all, my weekend was a lovely one,

The weather was hot on Fri, Sat, and Sun it rained a little,

and Monday the day planned for yard work was

a bust. It rained on and off. we did manage to do a few things.

Sunday we had gone and helped my MIL in her yard.

Had a lovely visit. She is 84 and has finally admitted that it is

not quite as easy as doing things when she were a bit younger.

We managed to barbecue a couple of times this weekend,

I don't care what anybody says I love barbecued steak,

barbecued chicken, mmmmm maybe tomorrow again.

We barbecue at least 300 days of the year

even in minus 30 below weather

he will be out at the barbecue.

The lilacs are almost ready to bloom,

as well the carigana trees are starting to bloom too.

not sure on the spelling. 

The white lilacs are coming too. I will have better pictures next week.

Setting up some ground rules over the soccer game,

or soccer ball chase.

the big guy Kula loves his soccer ball,

but does not like you to get it away from him.

Rosey can run faster than Kula,

the following picture shows the consequences.

You get rolling around quite a lot and end up spending a lot 

of ground time, it is all playful. He would not hurt her.

Oh I  can see yard work calling my name.

The cat was barricading herself in the house,

as there was just too much chasing going on,

and she knew both dogs would soon forget the soccer ball

and change it up for ala kitten.

They all annoy me because they keep licking at the window.

Here is my favorite plant after it rained.

It looked so pretty with all the water droplets.

Looks to me like someone is getting a talking too.

Must have chewed on something again,

usually the other dogs tail.

So each night over the weekend and we all were exhausted

and fell into bed and slept as sound as this.

We were very grateful to be together,

got time to relax and rest and all in all

a very peaceful weekend.

.............

My sister has come down today for a three day visit,

so I will be back to visit all the blogs in a few days.

Keep well everybody

Until next time have your very best days.

.......

oh one more thing we went to see

Water for Elephants today.

The elephants name was Rosey.

It is a must see movie,

I really enjoyed it.

Be well,

Cinner