Wintering, Act 2
Brrrrr it was in the teens with the wind chill this morning for our first walk. I know Eddie must feel the cold somewhat but it’s hard to tell with his hippity hoppity gait. And no more fur. I got his spring haircut a bit early but this little guy looks so good.
And since we have had some rainy days and it’s too wet for the dog park, yesterday he had a doggie day care visit and a spa treatment.
Did someone say, ‘spoil little Scottie!’
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I kinda felt like I was in my car yesterday, all day ……
I dropped Eddie off and decided it was a good day to run some errands in the morning. While having lunch out I noticed Eddie’s bag of dog food was still in my handbag. Jeez, I gave them an empty tote bag. What the heck!
Well I called them which was btw after his normal lunch time and told them I would be bringing his food in about 45 minutes, she said she noticed the tote bag was empty. And yes, I felt horrible.
When I picked him up later that afternoon he looked so adorable and smelled so good. She told me he immediately ate his food after I dropped it off.  I guess so …… She also said they were so busy, and she forgot to call and tell me his bag was empty.
Taking him to daycare is a new thing for me so I will get a routine established for sure.
That won’t happen again.
Back home in time for dinner and he got a special evening snack. Well we both did!
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So yeah, Wintering is not over. It’s just February.
Drip drip of the faucets for a couple nights.
It becomes a mind game somewhat. We know that the season will change, and not necessarily when we want it. Kinda like ‘life’!
We must endure the cold and hard times because our present ‘cold’ days will become our past and ‘warm’ days will return. One morning soon, I will not need to put on layers before venturing outside for our walks. The tears in my eyes from the cold will soon enough be replaced with sweat beads from the summer heat …… but oh my, that is still in the future. I hope for some Spring like days for our walks!
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These past several months of morning winter walks have taught me a lot.
Including why I kept those thick sweat pants that had been sitting my drawer for (embarrassed to say), years with the tags still attached. Loving them now!
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Not a soul out early today and the full moon was still visible. What a sight!  A few quacks from the ponds was the only soundscape of this morning. Well, I caught myself mumbling a bit, it was darn cold and my eyes kept watering. And then on our walk back towards home, I remembered how blessed we are and thankful I truly am.
A warm home, coffee brewing and my little sidekick to hang out with all day as the sunshine will soon be shining through our windowpanes.
Pinch me!
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I will always remember the prior few months when we were moving. Several days of sadness, (yes sadness), and a little bit of anxiety. After all, we were moving all on our own and changing our lifestyle. Determination diminishes fear!
Definitely no regrets and thankful that part is over.
Oh yeah, I am 99.9 % happy and a well adjusted woman but even I must allow myself to feel all the emotions that arise out of life’s circumstances. You know …… moments of riding high and moments when you want to pull up the blankie and hideout in bed. The task of moving was not just monumental, it was enlightening.
Hey, we all have these moments. Without them, we would lose perspective.
And let’s be ‘real’, most of us will have the ups and downs of life. I like you would rather fill my life with mostly ‘up’s so that is why my faith and the peace in my heart and soul remain my priority.
I really can’t express how much this season has inspired me. I learned a lot along the way and I’m still learning. I think it’s important to keep learning.
I have always wanted to be able – to be able!
You know, not expect anyone to carry my cross.
As I sit here with my morning coffee, watching Eddie sleep and the soft jazz is playing in the background I am overwhelmed with the awe of life.
It brings a different kind of tears to my eyes.
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And just maybe because this is my birthday month, I am a little more happy. I started the new year with an edit to my life!
More focused, more content and definitely unbothered.
You know it’s okay to be sensitive. It’s just the magic that’s in my heart. And I believe that every day, Jesus is speaking to me.
I don’t pray to get want I want. I pray to connect to God, creator of the universe.
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It’s a beautiful thing when you get to arrange your day. Decide what you want to do. Be with someone you want to be with. Respond to calls that excite your spirit. I know that the way I look at things is a powerful tool.
So as we finished another walk, I serve Eddie his lunch, the music has changed and we embark on an afternoon of letting go!
Have Faith in what will be.
Namasté.
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