Seasons here are short and sweet. They often slip in before you know it and when you are really starting to enjoy them, away they go! I have actually seen it snow here in July believe it or not! Spring this year has brought quite a bit of changes to our home. In April, we lost our beloved Lassa Apsa of 18 years. He had gotten to the point of sleeping almost 23 hours a day and when he drank water, he immediately started to pee. After some soul searching, it was decided that it was time to send him home to Jesus. Funny though, I hear from many people who say that animals have no soul? Well, I can state here and now...there is a soul because I looked into my dogs eyes and said good by to him. I saw his life in those eyes and when he passed on, the life and light in his eyes was no longer present. I believe this was the hardest thing I ever had to do in my entire life thus far. The house is quiet and still now. No one comes to the door to greet me after a hard day, no one is under the table hoping for a hand out, no one licks my hand softly when I am feeling sad and need a friend. I hope he knew that I loved him, even if there were times I was feeling a little angry at him for not getting outside in time.
We are looking forward to our next Geocaching adventure to Alaska. It will be a place that we haven't yet been and we are excited about it. We will be joining others on a Geocaching Cruise in the near future. This is the first of it's kind and we hope to join in with many more. I never thought I would get my hubby onto another cruise ship but he ran across this cruise and immediately said, "We're on it Baby!" I guess the key is to let them make the arrangements and they will like it better. So we gleefully await our trip.
I have a new visitor to my backyard this year. His name is Nut Job and he is the cutest little fellow you could ever meet. It amazes me that he actually knows when I am up in the morning. He jumps up on the tree near our bathroom window and chatters away until I open the window and greet him. He posed for a few pictures and they were outstanding! I also have some lovely birds visiting my feeders. There is a handsome House Finch with a beautiful red head that frequents my window feeder. There are Black Capped Chickadees and Sparrows and others. I have planted some wild flowers this year and set up my rock garden for them to grow in. I am looking forward to my little utopia springing to life! Animals are so precious. I am so blessed to be able to share in their lives. I know I will have some great photo op's as well.
My hubby has given his notice at his job. He is to retire at the end of June, this year. He is looking forward to just piddling around at home with no particular schedule. I am looking forward to his attacking the "Honey Do" list with gusto! There is much to get done around here and he is so good at what he does!
Well, I guess that is all I have for now. The next story will surely be about Alaska. Cheers! Freedancer
