Such a busy morning and on a Monday too !

Such a busy morning and on a Monday too!...Yeah it was like this...Get out of bed you sleepy head and get them Critters moving...cause today you is going to "Sam's Club"...oh boy did my darlings give me a "What for"..but I got them their breakfast and hurried them up as much as possible...Ms Reba was in revolting stage...she wasn't movin' like it or not !

So I had to do a little persuading..Like get down on my bad knees and beg ! She jumped up in her favorite chair (any one she wants) and just gave me the "Stare"... Zeke was doing his mumble jumble and Ms Abby was willin' as long as I gave her a "Cookie"....

Now you think they would be just happy little babes..NOPE...they want it their way...as I drag my ball and chain and sit on command..YES, my DAWGS are spoiled rotten !  However, I did manage to get out and boy it felt good...Picked Diane up and off we went...to Sam's Club..

I felt like I was swallowed in this huge building with concrete flooring...and high dome ceilings...you could almost hear your echo...lots of people in there too...my goodness it was early and it was getting full...It must have been those Thanksgiving/Christmas Shoppers...

Lots of glitter and lights and everything bright...should have worn me sun glasses...but I zipped through on my "Jet Propelled" cart and had my list ready and got it all....wooo hooo...glad that part was done...now I had to stop at PetsMart and pick up a ramp for Abby...

Her hip is really starting to bother her and I knew being I had to bring her to Doc tomorrow I'd never be able to get her in the car... I mean I couldn't lift her...so I did my thang and picked up a ramp..it's more like a ladder type.. I mean the slide kind...not the bend and fold one.. and it's aluminum...it's sturdy and not heavy to carry..plus the ramp itself has a good feel to the footing..or should I say "Pawing"...

Got back home and I had to cook up all the chicken I bought... which my hubby laughs as I buy big size chicken breasts..and plopped them in my huge pot..and cooked away...will vacuum seal them tomorrow as I got tired...

Leaned on the couch and next thing I remember it was dinner time...OH MY GOODNESS....then I got a call from the gal in the flower shop of Winn Dixie and I had to run back into town and pick up my Christmas Cactus..White...and she had my favorite roses too.. the peace rose...so yep I did a quick stop and also found ..(drum roll please) Egg Nog...now that's something I really like..so got that too...Lordy does it ever stop...heading home and I'm just not hungry but I could go for a big gulp of Egg Nog...and so I did..!

Watched Dancin with the Stars and even fell asleep during it..so who knows what did who too ??????...now I'm getting my paper work ready for Abby's visit to get her liver checked...the meds she is taking for her hips can cause Liver problems...So what's New ?????

My day went pretty good and I had a few bouts thinking about my Joe...but I felt better...tonight as I lay my head down and touch his pillow..I'll pray that he is in a better place...and for that I'm forever grateful....

Tomorrow my friend Jane will be coming over for lunch and I'll give her, her Christmas present..as she'll be going on the road and I won't see her till after the January circuit... We'll talk on the phone but that's about it...

Spoke with hubby tonight and he's feeling a little better...and surprise he is drinking that hot tea with honey and lemon...only took me 35 years to get him to believe me that my cold remedy will work...Hey what can I say...???

It's about that time and I'm looking over and all my Critters are in bed..I hear my Dish washer doing her job.."I'm proud of her".... and it's on to another Adventure....psst just got an email from Nan..She and Lizzie are gonna be in my area tomorrow...I have to call and hopefully we can have a small GTG...

Good Night All...and God Bless

PS...Todd, I so appreciate those kind words...they meant alot too me !  You are the best !!!!...

A Blessing Sunday

A Blessing Sunday...as I woke at 4am I reached over towards Joe's pillow and I felt such an inner peace..I was able to lift that heavy feeling...Hard to explain..but thinking about these cold mornings and how Joe would have really struggled I knew as well as he it was the right time..... I still sense his presence and probably will for a long time.. My Reba still jumps up and looks for Joe..as they were two peas in a pod and only 6mos difference in age..He was her big pal.

I let all the Critters out this morning and it was a little nippy ..they went in and out quickly..Ms Reba didn't get out of bed until 6:30am..you can tell she was getting her beauty rest...but when I walked in the room there she was snuggled up to Joe's pillow... yes, it brought me to tears....she lifted her head and looked at me.. I told her "it's alright, Joe is still with you"..

I'm getting through some heavy times as I lay up on the couch and the rest of the Critters join me..it's like we are just wanting Joe to be at peace and I do believe he is... and that's the part that is easing my pain..

Got a call from my friend Jane and she had someone at the dog show in Brooksville that wanted to give me a Crested Male...I had to tell her "no"...I just couldn't take another pup in... As I tried to explain to her..."it doesn't ease the pain and it doesn't replace Joe either"... I have 3 babes that I have had a long time and I want to just enjoy them...and love them for what ever time they have or I have...

Sometimes friends try to help but as you who have gone through this know..No one can help you.....only time and the Good Lord...as the pain eases your life makes another turn...So I'm just thankful for every turn I've had..

Today I'm gonna just take another break in my life and just appreciate what I have with my Critters...they are so neat and as I watch them they bring smiles to my face and heart...Joe's crate is still standing...I can not take it down..not yet... Ms Reba likes to just sit in front of it...Zeke likes to check and see if Joe left him anything...and Ms Abby (hoover) is always sniffy by it...

I'm going to make my list of things I need to pick up tomorrow as Diane and I go over to Sam's club for my big purchase...things I need for the house and I'll stop at a few other stores on the way home...

So my Adventures are gonna begin again...God is good no matter how you look at it...as I've always said..."Life gives us no promises but plenty of surprises....Good, Bad or Indifferent....Just be thankful you made it through "!

God Bless