I miss my sister every single day and carry her in my heart always.
Still....birthdays and anniversaries are hard.
I so wish she were still here with us.
We four siblings would all be in our 70's this year.
I am the oldest at 77, Deanie is 74, Nita would be 72 and Lonnie is 70.
Sandra aka Mad Snapper sent me this photo of Nita back in July 2022.
She took made this using two pictures from our very last one of our sibling trip to Galveston.
I have this on the front of my fridge at home and another in my sewing room.
It is my very favorite as I can recall every single detail of that trip.
We were all so happy and they were such good sports as I had booked us into a real dump of a hotel!
So many of us have lost siblings and loved ones. Some recent like my friend, Denise. Others years ago.
No matter, we still miss this as much as we ever had. It's just that now we pull out our treasured memories in our heart and rejoice together in spirit, knowing we will be reunited soon.
The time change seems to have affected us more this year than ever before.
We have been going to bed as early as 7:15 most nights and still sleep late most mornings.
***Source***
Except for today!
I was up at 7:00 this morning and so enjoyed the quiet time all alone sitting outside listening to the chickens, roosters, birds and ducks; feeling the soft breeze across the front deck and thanking God for these precious days here in the country.
I nearly don't want to go home.
It feels like we are really living in the country - not just visiting for a few days.
I can feel the stirrings of home drawing me back in my thoughts as I contemplate Louis Dean's 89th birthday coming soon on the 16th followed by Thanksgiving with my first born son and then rolling on into Christmas.
But not yet.
We are enjoying our evening campfires.....
Louis Dean has been shelling pecans.
Our cats are having a wonderful time!
Life is good and I am grateful!
12 comments:
Happy heavenly birthday to your lovely sister. My brother has been gone since 2014 and I miss him every day.
Enjoy the rest of your time there before you head back home.
Yes I miss my little brother, Kurt too. Nita was beautiful.
This is a wonderful photo of Louis Dean laughing. You keep him happy!!! Sandra sure knows how to make magic with the camera.
Lesser populated areas like the country are better places to be, especially if the shutdown and layoffs continue. Food riots and civil unrest make urban areas a poor choice.
Louis.looks so good! Please know I pray.for.you.two! love, trudy
I read all the comments and agree with each one.. I would love to live in the country but would need DOCtors near by. old age aint for sissies. LD will join Bob on the 89 year thing. Happy Birtday. I love his smile. Hugs because I know you miss your sister
My brother went home in 1997. We will never forget them. LD's birthday is soon! Life is good.
Yes, Life is Good and I too am Grateful.
(((hugs))) around your heart and the memories of your sweet sister.
I am so glad this has been such a wonderful time at the Ranch. You needed some good old fashion "Down Time". Happy LD is enjoying himself and he sure is the best pecan sheller around.
Sue
What a wonderful picture Sandra made of your sister, Nita.
Glad you and Louis Dean are having a relaxing time at the ranch. He looks happy, and you sound happy too.
Hi Linda. I haven't been by for a visit lately, so I am catching up a bit. Happy heavenly birthday to Nita. It is so hard when those we love go home to heaven, but I am sure you will see Nita again one day. I love the picture of LD at the end of the post. So glad you are enjoying some time at the ranch. See you again soon!
I love the beautiful picture of Nita! I know you are sure missing her. Looks like you and Louis Dean are happier in the country-----ENJOY! Hug those big beautiful dogs for me!
I love that photo of Nita!
I'm glad you've slowed down and are enjoying your time in the country. Can't believe LD is going to be 89! if not for the memory issues, you'd never know!
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