Happy birthday to Craig. I missed texting him today to wish him a happy birthday and to thank him for the time we spent together. He has left a huge hole in many hearts. I have carried Nancy and my kids in my heart today as they find ways to celebrate Craig’s first birthday away from our sight. We all still carry him in our hearts. I sense his presence often.
It has been day number four of staying home. I did start my car and let it run for a long time. The front and rear windshields are now clear of ice and snow. Still can’t find the windshield wipers but maybe when I start it again tomorrow and let it run enough will melt that they will be visible. Thank heavens I filled the gas tank when I went to Emporia last Friday.
I fixed an insurance problem or two today. My renewal is coming up in another two weeks and I took time to read the policies. Found out the old garage on this property was still being covered. I got that taken off and the new 10 x 12 shed put on. I thought I had taken care of that when I changed the house from a rental to my personal property but guess not. I also notified them that Jason’s roof is Class 4. The agent sent me a form that the roofing company had to complete so the insurance company can give me a discount. The roofing guy got it right back to me and I got it to the insurance agent. Hoping we get it right the first time this time. Last time it took three tries.
I’ve been having an email exchange with Gentle Thunder, the lady that I want to do a remote meditation for us on Inauguration Day. I am going to call her in a bit and see if I can nail down a time. The email exchange has been a bit off so trusting we can work something out.
I had a lady that was going to come tomorrow and we were going to work on her final wishes. She wisely postponed it to next week. The roads are better today but don’t think anyone needs to be out unless absolutely necessary yet. I don’t have any plans on going anywhere until Friday and even then that might get canceled if we get snow again Thursday night as forecasted.
Tagen was going to come get my car and drive it to Topeka today but figured something else out. He has a diesel pickup and had the batteries out of it. Grateful he found a different way to get there. He let me know he arrived safely. These roads are still not real good and I worry about kids taking them seriously and slowing down enough to stay safe.
I do need to walk to the post office tomorrow and mail a package and two letters. We didn’t get mail again today. Can’t remember that happening before either. The poor carriers are going to have a full load tomorrow if they can get out then. I appreciate all the road workers, ranchers, and others that have to be out in this cold weather. Walking the dogs a couple times a day is enough for me.
When I was walking Sophia earlier today we came across a man that was walking a big dog on a leash. The other big dog with him was running free. The free dog thought hard about coming to see Sophia. I saw the free dog first and yelled at it to go home. I had a bit of struggle trying to keep Sophia under control as she was most interested in meeting the free dog. Grateful I was able to stay upright. Sure wish people would follow the leash law and keep their dogs on a leash instead of depending on voice control.
So far I am still able to relax into this unexpected time of grace. I haven’t gotten stir crazy or anxious. I have a dear friend or two with medical issues right now that I would love to be able to be a presence for them but will have to do it remotely. I have been allowing myself afternoon chair naps, lots of reading time, and not making myself do anything. It feels like a calm before the storm time for me. I need this time to build my reserves and learn how to block out distractions that are everywhere. I am enjoying this break I have been giving myself from the news. I read the highlights and allow that to be enough.
Grateful my car is now drivable if needed, grateful for Craig and the blessings he brought to me, and grateful the insurance stuff is fixed.