What a glorious day this has been starting with a delicious coffee and breakfast begal (with the works ) at the Chatterbox while my clothes were washing at the laundromat .An afternoon down on the beach with Eleanor,Deb,Valerie and the boys was awesome as was the water. Hard to get my head around spending an afternoon on the beach swimming on October 1. But I'll gladly take it!
Only one more sleep before Rinny goes to his new home way far off to the city. What wonderful memories his presence has given me . Animals are indeed a blessing . I can't imagine my life without them.
Even had time to clean out my car too. had to get the dog hair out before I head off to pick up my company which are going to Whirligig's in Wallace to hear Acres and Acres a real great up and coming music group. I heard them featured on CBC and imagine I'm off to hear them in Wallace. I tell you our Sunrise Trail shore is certainly becoming known for catching great musical acts . There\s no way if one enjoys different kinds of music that anyone could say threre's nothing to go to around our local area. I could be out every night of the wekk attending something if I had the stamina. We're a happening shore for sure.
What a great drying day for the wash. I just brought a big basket full and they smell so fresh. And I probably should be whipping out the lawnmower for another pass over the yard but nah, I'd rather sit down with the newspaper and do the puzzles. The grass will always be there .
You know I could have begged off and not bothered to meet up with the gals at the beach this pm .Sometimes it's pretty easy to think we must finish cleaning the windows,or scrubbing the floor or cleaning the car,but look at the special moments we miss out on by doing so. In the cold of winter I will be able to think back to the afternoon of swimming ,laughing,taking pics ,walking the beach and it will be such a warming memory . Cleaning will not bring me any warm memories at all!
We need to make ourselves available to grab onto any spontaneous moments we are offered. This is what adds spice to our lives and keeps the grumpies and gloomies away. Cheers The Muse
Friday, October 1, 2010
Thursday, September 30, 2010
The Morning After
Well it's done and over with ! And when they say the day before preparation is the worst of the whole colonoscopy they are RIGHT!!! The procedure was a cinch except for the long time waiting to 'get er done'. I did almost passed out after getting the IV put in but with a cold facecloth and the head of the bed put down I managed to rally. Don't I just hate that fuzzy feeling that comes when you're heading to Pass Out Land. And bless Valerie;s heart for waiting so long to bring me home. I felt like a million dollars upon arriving home .Went on a long stroll down to lower end beach with Oreo and Rinny and after Eleanor came along and walked the beach with us ,she and I jumped in the water in our skivies and had a victory colonoscopy swim! It was so invigorating and empowering. Those who might have had a view of this might not have had the same opinion but what did we care. It was a gorgeous day for the end of September .the sea was inviting and we had just both done something not all that looked forward to by many and had taken control of our own health. That is cause for celebration and Eleanor and I will always have that wonderful and fun memory no matter where life takes us.
Well my prayers have been answered for Rinny .As sad as it will be to hand him over to a new family I am so happy for this precious little dog. He deserves every ounce of love his new family will shower him with. There was not one thing I could have negatively said about his behavior. Perfect is the best word that comes to mind. I will miss him like crazy. Fostering these wonderful dogs are teaching me alot about attachments and how we have the tendency to expect everything we are given to be always ours and when we attach in that way we contribute to the possibility of more pain ,blaming others ,not being able to move ahead and being bitter .angry or a whole other myriad of emotions because we don't believe we should have had to give someone or something up or had it taken away. Everything we are given is a gift no matter the wrappings but it is not necessarily ours to keep forever. And if we can accept that first on we just might not have to lose the value or worth of life when sad,and bad moments in life happen. Does this make sense?
Today is a just do what I feel like day .Feel like laying down? Do it. Feel like just looking out the window ? Do it. Guess my energy from yesterday had done gone and went. So I will just flow with whatever.
So cheers for today .Be happy for Rinny.Another happily after dog shelter TAIL. The Muse
Well my prayers have been answered for Rinny .As sad as it will be to hand him over to a new family I am so happy for this precious little dog. He deserves every ounce of love his new family will shower him with. There was not one thing I could have negatively said about his behavior. Perfect is the best word that comes to mind. I will miss him like crazy. Fostering these wonderful dogs are teaching me alot about attachments and how we have the tendency to expect everything we are given to be always ours and when we attach in that way we contribute to the possibility of more pain ,blaming others ,not being able to move ahead and being bitter .angry or a whole other myriad of emotions because we don't believe we should have had to give someone or something up or had it taken away. Everything we are given is a gift no matter the wrappings but it is not necessarily ours to keep forever. And if we can accept that first on we just might not have to lose the value or worth of life when sad,and bad moments in life happen. Does this make sense?
Today is a just do what I feel like day .Feel like laying down? Do it. Feel like just looking out the window ? Do it. Guess my energy from yesterday had done gone and went. So I will just flow with whatever.
So cheers for today .Be happy for Rinny.Another happily after dog shelter TAIL. The Muse
Monday, September 27, 2010
Another New Week
Isn't this just the most gorgeous day? A day to thank our Great Creator for life! Down on the beach a few people I had never met before were beachcombing . It was quite calm by the sea and the water was comfortable on the toes. Oreo and Rinny did their share of sniffing the clumps of seaweed and now they're conked out from the walk and sleeping soundly. Rinny's cough is slowly improving which means he's not coughing as much but nights are the worst and my heart just aches for him.
Today is a lazy day for me as I prepare to begin my day before colonoscopy in the morning. From what I hear I'll definitely be on the MOVE tomorrow so I''m resting up now. Have to get a bowl of jello made and perhaps will slip to the store later for a can of chicken noodle soup so I can have the broth for meals . Can you believe that Eleanor and I are having the same procedure only a day apart? Now what are the odds of that? Same hospital,just different surgeons. I wonder what the chances will be for me to get through this first time adventure without any fodder for a musing?
I've been having a terrible time trying to get blood tests done to do a routine check of my cholesterol levels. Not that I'm all fired up about seeing them but fasting twice and then not having the tests done leaves me scrambling for food bigtime. The first time I was all geared up to head to head out to the hospital by 7 and then Rinny's condition worsened and I ended up making an emergency call to the animal clinic and we were on our way on a wing and a prayer. This morning I gave it another hook and I arrived at the hospital with bells on only to be told that they had not to their knowledge received the faxed referral. Thank goodness I had taken along a banana with me or I would have been as ugly as a bear. I did learn a lesson though and that is to follow up myself to make sure all the paperwork is in order. Good thing I don't have high bloodpressure !
Mother had a good check-up today with her hip surgeon .She's totally mended and could be jumping hurdles if she wished. Well ,maybe she's not that well mended.But she is getting aroun good and all the walking she can do will only make things better and better.Of course she had to wait for two hourspast her scheduled appointment time before she was finally able to see the
doctor and for diabetics that can sometimes be a problem if snacks aren't taken along .But little sister Rhonda took care of that and everything went fine.
Well I just hear Rinny going off on another coughing jag away I go to take him out for some fresh air and get those bronchial tubes opened up .Cheers folks. The Muse
Today is a lazy day for me as I prepare to begin my day before colonoscopy in the morning. From what I hear I'll definitely be on the MOVE tomorrow so I''m resting up now. Have to get a bowl of jello made and perhaps will slip to the store later for a can of chicken noodle soup so I can have the broth for meals . Can you believe that Eleanor and I are having the same procedure only a day apart? Now what are the odds of that? Same hospital,just different surgeons. I wonder what the chances will be for me to get through this first time adventure without any fodder for a musing?
I've been having a terrible time trying to get blood tests done to do a routine check of my cholesterol levels. Not that I'm all fired up about seeing them but fasting twice and then not having the tests done leaves me scrambling for food bigtime. The first time I was all geared up to head to head out to the hospital by 7 and then Rinny's condition worsened and I ended up making an emergency call to the animal clinic and we were on our way on a wing and a prayer. This morning I gave it another hook and I arrived at the hospital with bells on only to be told that they had not to their knowledge received the faxed referral. Thank goodness I had taken along a banana with me or I would have been as ugly as a bear. I did learn a lesson though and that is to follow up myself to make sure all the paperwork is in order. Good thing I don't have high bloodpressure !
Mother had a good check-up today with her hip surgeon .She's totally mended and could be jumping hurdles if she wished. Well ,maybe she's not that well mended.But she is getting aroun good and all the walking she can do will only make things better and better.Of course she had to wait for two hourspast her scheduled appointment time before she was finally able to see the
doctor and for diabetics that can sometimes be a problem if snacks aren't taken along .But little sister Rhonda took care of that and everything went fine.
Well I just hear Rinny going off on another coughing jag away I go to take him out for some fresh air and get those bronchial tubes opened up .Cheers folks. The Muse
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Early morning Blog
Light has just come to the sky and a pretty good breeze is blowing.The turkey is in the oven for an early beach Thanksgiving and soon cottage neighbors will gather for probably our last hoop-la of the season before some head back to their homes afar. I am so thankful for these wonderful friends who really are more like family . Something very special takes place along the Norm Greene Trail with the loving and caring connections we have here .I know it's not like that on every beach so I do feel very blessed. So many types of relationships we have in this world ! Isn't it grand ?
I saw on the late news a blirp about the dragonboat races in Lake Banook but I didn't catch a peek of Eleanor . Two children will be granted wishes through the Wish Foundation from the monies raised. How great is that! Way to go Eleanor! I'll be waiting to hear all about it.
Big crew around the dominoe table last night. 9 of us seeking a win. Looks like it may be a close call between Barb and Jack for the trophy.THere better not be a tie as there is only one award and it would be hard to share it between here and Saskatoon. The laughing and carrying on that goes on around Grammie's old table is music to my ears!
The woodshed is coming along well with the floor and roof on .Sides will go on later this afternoon hopefully. It's going to be so nice to be able to just go through the pumphouse and into the woodshed without trudging in the snow . I'm pretty darn excited about that. And it won't be long before a fire will be needed every day. Cindy Day says the call is for a colder and more snow winter so we'll soon see if the predictions are right.
Well I must go and check on Mr.Turkey-Lurkey .He's walking on thin ice in my oven with my cooking reputation! Cheers folks. The Muse
I saw on the late news a blirp about the dragonboat races in Lake Banook but I didn't catch a peek of Eleanor . Two children will be granted wishes through the Wish Foundation from the monies raised. How great is that! Way to go Eleanor! I'll be waiting to hear all about it.
Big crew around the dominoe table last night. 9 of us seeking a win. Looks like it may be a close call between Barb and Jack for the trophy.THere better not be a tie as there is only one award and it would be hard to share it between here and Saskatoon. The laughing and carrying on that goes on around Grammie's old table is music to my ears!
The woodshed is coming along well with the floor and roof on .Sides will go on later this afternoon hopefully. It's going to be so nice to be able to just go through the pumphouse and into the woodshed without trudging in the snow . I'm pretty darn excited about that. And it won't be long before a fire will be needed every day. Cindy Day says the call is for a colder and more snow winter so we'll soon see if the predictions are right.
Well I must go and check on Mr.Turkey-Lurkey .He's walking on thin ice in my oven with my cooking reputation! Cheers folks. The Muse
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