These days, you’ll find me squished somewhere between my goal for things to get back to normal work-wise and to give Lilly more than just what’s left of my time and energy. That means balancing three veterinary trade magazine deadlines this week and life. To that end, I used my “lunch” time yesterday to take a long walk with Lilly up the road and back.
As usual, we walked until we could see the Continental Divide. You’ll notice in the lower right corner a dog house that sits on the road. It’s covered in stuffed animals. I suppose it’s meant as some kind of landmark — like “turn at the dog house.” But, it always makes us giggle.
Along the way we also spotted a discarded toy (dog’s or child’s, we do not know), but Lilly was VERY interested in it, so I let her sniff away.
We also spotted some neat clouds that made us happy, except after I shot this, I was looking down to zip the camera into my coat pocket and tripped over Lilly, giving her a little scare. (As you can see, weather in the 40s-50s has melted most of the snow from last week.)
After an hour in the sun, despite a bit of wind, we were feeling pretty good. Even though Lilly’s ears are back a bit, this is a happy girl.
We tucked this quiet time into our hearts and made our way home, where a lesson of some sort or just crappy-ass timing collided with our newly minted mellow. Suffice it to say news via voicemail upon our return harshed whatever calm we’d mustered — yet another family medical emergency. I’m too tired to even talk about it.
I’m finding it really hard bank the self-care benefits I can muster when they are instantly used up.
“We tucked this quiet time into our hearts” – I like the sound of that. That cloud kind of reminds me of a spaceship, well, at least the ones you see in movies cuz I haven’t actually seen one.
Roxanne,
I think you’ve the right idea about tucking a peice of nature into your heart. I know it will be a source of strength for you for whatever you’re facing just now.
not sure what kind of music you listen to, but may I suggest you check out Carrie Newcomer? much wisdom, gentleness, and understanding in her words. she has a song, for example, called Throw Me a Line, which I’ve thought of when reading your recent posts.
Geez – I’m so sorry that you got more bad news. Hang in there – I hope things turn around for you soon!
Beautiful photos! thanks for sharing. Sorry you are going through tough times. I loved the image of tucking the peace of nature into one’s heart!
Sending hugs. I’m glad you at least got a nice walk in. The clouds looked alot like a movie UFO
Very cute doghouse covered in toys and stuffed animals. I’m glad that you and Lilly found some peaceful time before you received more bad news. I like your title – at least you haven’t lost your sense of humor!
I’m so sorry that you got your lovely peaceful walk squashed by bad news
But what beautiful views and I can feel the mellowness of the walk so hopefully that eventually was able to come back into your heart.
I wonder if that little giraffe is Max from South Africa’s little stuffie gone on a walk about?
(they are linked off KB’s blog and mine)
xoxo to you and Lilly girl and you tell the boyz to spoil you both a little extra today!
I’m sorry you hear you got more bad news. What a beautiful view on your walk though! I hope you can find more time for yourself like this. Lily will help you stay strong
Sorry about the ongoing family drama. I hope it’s nothing too serious. Sounds like it put a damper on what otherwise would have been a perfect day.