It Just Happens.....

Lately I have been caught between two worlds and it takes a lot of energy. Since August I have had one foot in last year and one foot in this year. Events happened so fast last year and I had no time to really feel them...it was more of do what had to be done ~ especially concerning my dad. I find myself stopping at different intervals (usually when I least expect it) and reflecting on what was happening last year at this time. Like last year at this time Grandpa had been in the hospital several times and was in the Life Care therapy program because he had lost the ability to walk and he was getting ready for the Halloween parade. I was spending most of my time traveling back and forth to be with him as much as possible. Now when I relive the events I can feel the whole emotional impact of the events from my side and Grandpa's side. Last year I had to just react unemotionally and try to do what we thought was best. I know the hardest events are still to come but in this transition year I also find it freeing. Last year... Thanksgiving was horrifying... Christmas was peaceful and warm... and then the long goodbye with the medical care I had to administer that was difficult but necessary. The final goodbye was peaceful, warm, and loving but the roller coaster ride to that point was filled with emotional ups and downs that were staggering.

Hello

General Update
I haven't been on this site for awhile. Somehow, I have continued to take pictures but haven't really downloaded anything to share for blogging. Life continues to be full of drama at times but seems to be leveling out a little. I'm sort of in that calm before the storm.... or maybe the storm is going on around me and I'm just out of touch. I'm hanging loose on the Washington DC situation.... everything will be hitting a defining point soon.

Other News
I'm excited to begin the book "My Sister's Keeper". I really like Jodi Picoult as an author. Ruby sent this book for me to read with terrific recommendations so I'm excited to get started!

Cat News
Abbey and Gizmo have been tearing up the house! Both have managed to get caught in collars or handles on shopping bags. Daisy just wants loved and tries to stay out of the way of the younguns!

Irish Dinner
This Saturday is the Irish Dinner. I am to make a fabulous and decadent dessert with the Irish theme. I have been searching recipes but haven't decided on one yet. I have to keep myself from panicking. After all it's only a dessert and people will either be too full or inebriated to worry too much about dessert. I do want it to be scrumptious though.

Last but not least
I'm into the fall TV series! They have started off very interesting and exciting. I'm hoping the series I watch stay that way. I've had to DVR most of the shows because I am out of routine of watching TV. Now I'm scrambling to find time at other times to watch what I've recorded. If that is my biggest problem... I am truly blessed!