Here I find myself, once again, like I have many times before, thanking you guys for being so good to me. Your words of sympathy and support on the loss of our sweet little Gracie have meant so much. Truly, if you wonder if your comments matter, if they make a difference, let me say, yes! Yes they do! Your words are uplifting and encouraging and I treasure each and every one! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
I've been getting used to life with one less four-legged family member. I'm still so saddened by her somewhat sudden and unexpected loss, but I am smiling more at happy memories of her gentle and loving spirit. Life goes on, isn't that what they say? Here's proof.
Alyssa and I found these little guys abandoned in a parking lot. No mama in sight. I don't plan to keep them, just fatten them up a bit and find them loving homes. These photos are from their first days with us, they are eating kitty food now,
and getting fat, round little bellies. A welcome addition to their formerly emaciated little frames.
If you live in the southeastern NC area and want a sweet little kitty (or two) to love, email me. I can hook you up! Seriously.
Toby loves the babies,
and they love him.
It seems as though I've been away from this little corner for so long. There is so much I could ramble on about, life is so full. My blogging voice seems a bit horse, forgive me while I try to catch up. We were lucky enough to have Casey home for a few weeks. He was able to get recruiter's assistance duty while waiting for his class to start up in Pensacola. It was really a joy to have him home and I'm so happy to be able to say that. Even a year ago, joy would not have been a word I would have used in conversation about time spent with Casey. I don't mind admitting when I'm wrong and I was wrong in feeling that joining the Marines was a terrible decision for Casey. I don't look forward to the worry that will surely be my constant companion when the time comes for him to be deployed, but the contentment that he carries with him, the confidence. They mean so much to this mama.
His flight out left from Charlotte, so after dropping him at the airport, we visited Ikea. It was my first time. Wow! What a huge and wonderful place that was.
More random bits to come. Try to contain your excitement, but it involves cleaning my kitchen.
