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I didn’t blog last night; I was too tired. I had all good intentions of finishing the hedge when I got home but it was hot and humid. I thought I’d wait until after dinner. I had a good day but I finally put some CD’s in my car for when the radio reception was bad. I put in the CD I bought on Skyline Drive. One of our last trips together. It reminded me too much of Ted and I cried all the way until I picked up Danny. I even forgot to pay Erica for the week. That put in a depressed mood.
On a brighter note, I came home to the ceiling in the laundry about ¾ finished. It looks great. However, Joe stored his ladders and equipment in the corner and I have to move it all to get to my toolbox. Rick and Don are coming to put the electrical boxes back into place.
About my “Small Family”, my grandmother’s maiden name was Small. The photo of the Cavalryman was her father. There were six of them that I knew; there were three more that had passed away before I was born. The two brothers are not in the photo. They were probably playing quoits. I can almost hear the clanging of the quoits. It was a traditional game they played at our “Small Family” gatherings. My niece sent some photos of Aunt Fannie’s farm that I will post for you. We had a close-knit extended family as we got together every Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day for a family picnic. That’s what we called it. Today it would be called a family reunion. We had three a year. After Aunt Fannie passed away, my mother’s cousin, Frank Small hosted the reunions at his Lake, which was nearby. His sister and family came in from Chicago and we all got together. They came every other year. Frank’s daughter hosted the reunions for a while until she became disabled with Scleroderma. They had one last year on the Outer Banks of NC but Ted wasn’t up to going.
I had another inch + of rain in the rain gauge yesterday. I’m not sure how much we got as my gauge leaks. I’d better get to work; I have a lot to do today.
News from the Vorlon Wife.
Good moening Karol. I have often wondered how you found the time and the energy to so faithfully let us know about your day and if you're doing okay. I know I so appreciate hearing from you each day. So, thanks for writing early today to let us know that you're okay. I have come to care so very much for you Karol, so hearing about your day is an important part of my everyday life now.
I'm so sorry about the sadness your CD caused you. How terribly difficult that must be. Music can do that to me always. If it's a happy song it's fun and okay. But, if the songs bring back memories, I am like you - it causes me to cry and just wallow in self pity for quite some time. It's a draining experience (not only because you're shedding all those tears to deplete your water supply), but music is powerful. You will undoubtedly continue to have those times in your life when the beautiful memories of you and Ted come washing over you and you just need to go with the emotions. It's just a most natural emotion because of the beauiful life you and Ted shared together. You definitely had a special relationship and your emotions are very deep. And, believe me, if Ted had been the one left behind, he would be experiencing some very deep sadness each day too. Life can be so beautiful, and yet there are times when all we can do is sob, especially when thinking of the memories of our loved ones. I pray that today is a better day for you Karol.
And, as you mentioned, at least when you got home, there was progress made in your repair work. That was a good thing. A little sweet and a little sadness mixed in for the day - right? I'm sending my very best for a good weekend. It's so very nice that your brothers will be able to help you over the weekend. Brothers are wonderful. Your faithful friend, Ruth