Just a quick check in on Sunday evening...It's been a lovely, peaceful day, although a bit wet! When we came out of church it was pouring down rain in buckets, and we did NOT have our umbrellas with us because it was perfectly clear when we got there this morning at 8:00 to prepare for our Sunday School Class...Yes! After "springing ahead" last night that 8:00 a.m. was really our normal 7:00 a.m., and I told my hubby that I doubted very many would show up for Sunday School this morning. We were very pleasantly surprised that actually we had a larger than normal class this morning! "Oh ye of little faith!" I said to myself! I was totally surprised to see so many come...and on time even! Some of those same folks had a difficult time being on time at the normal hour before daylight savings time! LOL. I think everyone was determined to not let the time change keep them from coming, and so they were on time and ready to study God's Word! That was a very pleasant way to start the day.
I just went back and read all of your wonderful comments from my yesterday's post about my neighbor's situation. Thank you all so much for your thoughtful words and also for remembering her in your prayers. I've been in frequent communication with her daughter as she has been staying here at her mother's home while she gets things settled and organized there and also making preparation for her mother to go to a rehab facility most likely this week when she is discharged from the hospital. She mostly has been in a lot pain from some apparent small fractures in her back from her fall. It sounds to me like she must have osteoporosis as her bones were very fragile and broke without any sign of bruising from the impact. So they have been keeping her comfortable with pain medication and running tests, etc. Yes, it is hard to "get old" and especially if you live alone. I chuckled the other evening while I was sitting with her awaiting her daughter's arrival, and she said to me, "Don't get old!". I chuckled because I told her that was exactly what my daddy used to say to me, "Oh, Pammy, don't get old!". And I would reply to him, "Well Daddy, what is my alternative?", and he would think for a minute and then kind of smile and say, "Oh, I see what you mean..." and we'd both laugh together. Sweet little memories. But this experience sure makes one think about the consequences of getting older and living alone without any family close by. That's why we've told our kids that if they move, we will move too, because I don't ever want to be in that position of not having family nearby when we get old and feeble. Even if they have to put us in a nursing home, it would be nice to have them near.
So, anyway, I'm rambling on here. Thank you for hanging in there if you are still following along. Speaking of following along, I spoke with the daughter about making the transfer of the care of the kitties this weekend if at all possible. I had to wait until both kitties showed up at the same time to eat. Sometimes one will show up and the other doesn't appear until later after I've gone, but I still have left food there for both, and apparently they have made sure that each other gets something to eat. They seem to be good buddies.
Anyway, I decided to try and get them to follow me home this evening. In order to do that we have to cross the street, which can be tricky when you are trying to get two cats to follow. I wish my hubby had taken pictures of me trying to get both of those cats to follow me across the street. Blackie had no problem, but Sunshine was reluctant to follow and kept turning back, especially if he /she? (I still don't know for sure which he/she is!) heard a car in the distance. Plus he/she tends to have a weak hindleg/foot and limps sometimes. I had their food in a plastic container and kept shaking it so they'd hear it and then I'd open it and let them smell it, and they would follow a little further. Finally Blackie came with me all the way home and Sunshine was still afraid to cross the street. But after a minute or two here he came running around the shed and up the steps to join us. We gave them a little extra treat with their supper for being such good kitties.
Here they are, gobbling up their food on our back porch tonight:
And then after supper they both found comfortable places and enjoyed relaxing and watching the birds...which may be a problem, but one thing at a time...
Sunshine loves to relax in the grass down along the shore of the pond...and watch the birds...
Goodnight to you all....God bless you everyone!!
Oh I’m so pleased the cats followed you and that it was just across the street. I was thinking it was quite a way. They may go and visit but cats are smart. You only have to show them once; where to eat and where the little box is. They really are beautiful cats!🐈⬛ 🐈
ReplyDeleteI laughed at the "don't get old" comment. My Dad always used to say that to Bob, so now whenever we have any issues, we always say "don't get old!" with sweet memories of my Dad.
ReplyDeleteGlad the kitties followed you over!
PS - I like the song!
ReplyDeleteYes, Pamela, it is storming here in Ocala at 7:06 am, boy is it. I leave for work at 8--and I see this is supposed to last for a while until the afternoon, Fun, NOT. Anyways, wishing you all a beautiful day regardless of the rain. smiles
ReplyDeletethe newest storm is at our door but appears to be breaking around us, every storm that comes does that, we got 18 springles and no measurable rain... our yard is like beach sand.
ReplyDeleteso glad you son had a good sale day.. feed them and they will come! ha ha.. as soon as there is no food bowl at your neigbors house and no people there, they will come to you without being told, just keep putting out the food and soon they will be your ferals.
don't worry about the birds, they are in Gods hands and God put you there to take over cat care..
wow on everyone showing up on time. that is a rare thing
Old is coming and the compression fractures in the back are exactly what my mother is dealing with. She made it through the fall and the femur fracture with flying colors but then the back issues started. They are not fun. I always want to be near my kiddos too.
ReplyDeleteWe have enough rain over the weekend to last us a while. I am guessing it will be good for all of nature. I am glad Benton is doing well. It pays to always be looking for the next big thing for each season to build.
I appreciate you.
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Thank you so much for these updates -- both your neighbor and the 'fur children'! All are so blessed to have you in their lives.
ReplyDeleteThat's pretty neat that more worshipers arrived yesterday than what you expected. While we didn't have so many folks, I think it had more to do with there being a substitute preacher during Pastor Janet's (planned) absence. Sometimes we 'old' folk don't much like change. (lol)
I hope Blackie and Sunshine are behaving themselves!
I'm such a huge fan of anything Gaither. Thanks for sharing all of the words to the song. It actually helps to see the words. There is power in the words...Word !
ReplyDeleteHappy to hear that Benton did well selling his wood working projects. He's got a lot of talent.
I guess we can call you the "Cat Whisperer" now.
Hope all they do is look at your beautiful bird visitors..
Prayers continuing for your dear neighbor.
Sue
Love those pretty purple blossoms! If you keep the kitties well fed they won't be AS LIKELY they will get birds--- it could happen, but not as likely if they're not driven by hunger. I've seen Calllie get a few of our birds and it's horrifying!! Cats instinct I guess.. Now that we feed her well. It's not happened in a long time. I've never heard that song but love the lyrics, I'll have to listen to it. Walked around the yard and fields--- no fairy flowers here yet....hugs! Debbi at debbisfrontporch
ReplyDeleteWhat a pleasant surprise that so many showed up for Sunday School class on a day when the clocks got changed. We seem to be weathering the time change just fine, although you-know-who tells me he needs a nap!
ReplyDeleteSo glad the cats followed you back to your house; they will hang out now they know you will still feed them!
ReplyDeleteDon't get old... I hear that often!! Joe used to say we are in God's waiting room! LOL I enjoyed your post, Pam. I'm so happy you are caring for the kitties. I hope their "mom" gets to come home to them, but they look healthy and cared for. See you soon!
ReplyDeleteHi Pamela. I had to go back and read about your neighbor's mishap. I am so glad you were there to help her, and it is so sad that she will not be able to come back and live by herself. I certainly agree with the advice - don't get old. As my husband and I are planning for where we should move after retirement, we are really keeping in mind how we can "age in place" for as long as possible. I really like that song and had never heard it! Thanks for sharing it! So glad you had even more than usual show up for church. We went back to church after about 4 weeks away with our lung/respiratory infections and it was so good be back and take sacrament (communion). I hope you have a good week, Pamela. It's always good to see what is going on with you. See you again soon.
ReplyDeleteI'm waiting to see whether the kitties turned up for breakfast or whether you had to entice them again. They both seem to be at home on your porch 🙂 And I'm glad that Benton dis so well at the market, you never can tell how things will go at these things.
ReplyDeleteI had missed the post re your neighbour so went back for a look. You've been a good neighbour to her. Praying she heals quickly and all goes smoothly with whatever decisions are made