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A Glimpse of Spring

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Sophie seeing sunlight for the first time in months. She looks rather stunned.

Well, I ventured outside for a bit yesterday to start cleaning up some of the garden – mostly pruning. But I was shocked by how quickly I got tired. My arms felt very weak, as well. That’s why I know I’m not completely over this crud. In some ways, I’m much better, but I clearly cannot rush the recovery process. I saw a post from a friend of ours in California who said that she and her family have had ‘upper respiratory crud’ for weeks.

We are both so sick of this.

But I did get a wee bit of work done. I guess, after I’m finished with the show, I’ll just do a bit every day – not too much, but enough to start to make a dent in the garden clean up. While I was out there, I had the chance to really look around me and I was shocked at how far along new growth is! I’ve missed a lot of it due to work and illness. There are leaves on the hydrangeas, the clematis has grown and filled out without my knowing it, the rose bush is leafed out – and that’s just what I could see from the porch. A sight for sore eyes.

Today, per orders from my husband, I’m taking it easy. I have a two hour drive to NJ on Tuesday and a return trip the next day. I want to make sure I feel fit enough for that journey.

Big news: Yesterday afternoon, around 3 or 4, Don’s cell phone rang. It was Adrian. Oh, what a blessing it was to hear his voice! It’s very weak but he talked about post transplant – or what he can remember of that time. At one point, his brother heard him quoting from Shakespeare. I’m not sure when this occurred in the aftermath of the surgery. He just shared bits of things with us and he didn’t talk long because he was very tired. But we told him we love him and that we are praying for him all the time.

It’s funny; as I heard Don’s phone ring, I had the strongest feeling it was Adrian. Then I heard Don gently say, “Adrian?”

What a blessing that call was.

We’re due for rain, heavy rain, tomorrow. And much colder temperatures.

Just saw two wild turkeys by the kitchen door. Beautiful.

Stay safe.

Happy Sunday.

 

Escape

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In my quest to escape from the insanity of this country, I asked Sophie if she would be willing to be my model for a photo session. A chance to get outside? She was in.

She’s a bit of a free spirit and refused to wear shoes.

I think she wants something from me.  Money? To accompany her somewhere? Candy?

These girls are a wonderful source of support and fun and escape, and boy, do I need it right now.

My new weed whacker/trimmer arrived the other day. I put it together yesterday and went outside to do some work before it got too hot, but the battery wasn’t fully charged. Drat! So this morning, I’ll head out there do some much needed clean up.

It’s very hot here this weekend, so any work has to be done early in the day.

My sister, who is an occupational therapist and works with small children, knows the system in a way most of us don’t. She wrote an extraordinary post about the Supreme Court/Roe v Wade decision and what being pro-life should really mean. (She’s pro-choice, as well.) I urge you to read it. You can find it here. It’s an eye-opener.

Messaged back and forth with a Russian friend from the Blythe community this morning. She was shocked at the decision made by SCOTUS. I asked her if abortion was legal in Russia. The answer? Yes. She said that there are many things that are wrong in Russia, many things she disagrees with. But in the case of abortion, Russian women have more rights than we do.

Okay. I have to get going.

Stay safe.

Happy Sunday.

 

Sophie Day

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It was insane out there yesterday. Cold. Then crazy snow squalls. (I kept getting warning alerts on my phone that scared the crap out of me.) Then crazy wind throughout the rest of the day and night.

It’s cold this morning, but no wind – just a breeze. And sunny.

I’m over winter.

So I declared the day to be “Sophie Day.” It started with me thinking that she would look good in a dress I had. So I pulled her off the shelf and dressed her in this creation from mamzelle.lylou on IG.

I captioned it by saying she was off to find a quiet place to read – and to get some privacy away from her sisters.

Then, because she was so darned cute, I added this hat that I received long ago:

Stop. She’s so adorable!

Then, the mail came and there was a tiny package that I’d been waiting for. Sophie got to be the first to model these:

Reading in her quiet place.

And because I absolutely love her in these glasses, I took yet another picture:

I do believe I’ve found her look! The glasses seem to define her in a wonderful way. She is the oldest girl; bookish and thoughtful. I didn’t remove the glasses; she’s still wearing them. And I love it.

I also did some work on the puzzle and finished Slow Horses. Excellent! I’ve just started the next book in the series, Dead Lions.

And we watched Pairs Figure Skating, which was extraordinary. Stunningly talented skaters. Such beauty.

Today? I’m not sure. My back is feeling better, but I’m being very careful. I need to put a coat of sealer on the dollhouse but I don’t want to contort my body so that will have to wait. Reading, certainly, and I suspect one of the girls will be forced to wear a new outfit.

And the puzzle, of course.

Stay safe.

Happy Sunday.

 

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