Friday Potpourri

It's me ~ back again 

and on a Friday no less

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I am finishing up a week of vacation and if I learned one thing this week

having time for myself really recharges my soul

I need down time ~ time to do absolutely nothing

or whatever I want is good for my well being

last weekend was Thanksgiving here in Canada

and we spent Sunday at the camp

it was damp and raining off and on

but that was ok as it was the people who we were with was what mattered the most

Trev's Mom cooked the turkey, dressing and pie

and then we all brought sides

it made things easier for Barb and took that pressure off just one person

trying to do it all

my brother and his girlfriend joined us

and even though we have had some issues in the past

we have come together since Mom's passing

and have been not only civil but supportive of one another

it was one of Mom's wishes and I am thankful that things have worked out that way.

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holiday Monday I was alone

as hubby had to work

it was windy, cold and raining

as we caught the tail end of hurricane Matthew

Molly and I snuggled on the couch

and watched tv ~ drank tea and read

I caught myself as I picked up the phone to call Mom

then stopped ~ I know this will happen now and then

and I am ok with the feelings that will come over me

truth be told I have been feeling quite numb

not a lot of tears and being the way I am

it freaked me out a bit ~ you see I am an emotional person

not a drama queen or diva ~ but things do affect me

so the numbness is not something I am used to

so part of my new normal is realizing that I am ok

and that the stages of grief are there and different for everyone

and each parent as I am learning

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last week leading up to vacation I had 2 things on my list

that I wanted to get done while I was off

I completed one last night and still contemplating the other

too funny as I am a list girl all the way

but apparently I require a deadline

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I had planned to take a photography drive yesterday

up early ~ I had my route planned out

where to stop for lunch and then an alternate route back

then my baby girl got sick ~ we went to the vet on Wednesday

and I really did not want to leave her alone for a full day

when she was not feeling 100%

so maybe today I will go on a little drive

with my camera in hand ~ the sun is shining and I do believe

it will be the perfect day to get some fall shots

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we talked last night about the weekend and we decided it is time to

head to our little cabin in the woods and close it up for the season

then Sunday ~ who knows what the day may bring

until next time

Lori