I took the dogs for their walks this morning. Sophia and I walked downtown and back. She did her business and did well on the walk. Met some people on the street that loved on her for a bit. She soaks that right up.
Took Roxy next. We went downtown too. She was more interested in chasing squirrels than walking though. We were about a block from home and two dogs came charging after her. I was walking her in the street. I yelled HELP a couple of times and a lady comes and gets her dogs. I thank her and she says yeah.
This is the second time those dogs have come after us. They growl and my dog growls back. It scares me as I’m not sure what to do if the dogs start fighting. I could easily get hurt in the dog fight. I need to decide if I want to report her or not. Cottonwood Falls has a leash law and she could get a ticket. But if I don’t report her and it happens again for the third time and someone gets hurt that would be on me.
Took a quiet morning and didn’t do much. It has been a low energy type of day for me. I did get the chocolate covered peanut butter balls made for Tuesday. Have several more desserts to make tomorrow. Trusting I will have more energy then. They will get made even if I don’t’ but it would be more fun if I have energy.
Need to do some house cleaning but that hasn’t capture my interest yet. It seems to patiently wait for me to get to it. It will get done when it gets done. No one is coming over so there is no rush to get to it.
We missed most of the storms last night. The wind blew hard for a short bit and we got some rain but not much. Areas around got lots of rain and some wind damage. We seem to miss most of the storms. Have a chance for more rain tonight.
Not sure if what rain we did get will prevent the tree guy from coming this week or not. I bet he gets busy when storms come through. Limbs on a vehicle or house are much more urgent than cleaning out my tree line. He will get to it when he can.
Tomorrow I have to go to Emporia at 2:00 for exercise. I may try to get some paint for the living room while I am in town if the paint store is open. Can’t remember what will be closed for Memorial Day. I will also get several more desserts made for Tuesday.
Tuesday is Aunt Glenda’s service and lunch. It is always good to see family – just wish we would gather when it wasn’t a funeral.
Wednesday and Friday I have exercise in Emporia. Thursday I have to go to Emporia in the morning for a doctor’s appointment. I won’t get a day at home again until next Saturday and Sunday.
Friday June 7 the kids are hosting a Beer Friday for Craig at the American Legion in Emporia from 6:00 – 8:00. Come have a beer on Craig and help us celebrate the many wonderful things he did in his lifetime.
Other than exercise and Tuesday I have lots of empty space again on my calendar this week. It is doing me good to sit in this empty space and allow it to refill my soul. I had forgotten how to slow down and be. I will someday soon pick up something new to fill my time but am allowing myself not to rush into anything right now. I still have lots of grief to process and allow to rise to the surface of my awareness. Three deaths in one month has drained me completely. It will take time to refill and adjust to life without some precious loved ones.
Grateful for a quiet day at home, grateful the peanut butter balls are made, and grateful for a beautiful spring day after the storms last night.