Work

Tomorrow I go back to work caring for another 93 year old woman who is recovering from a broken hip. I have been rather busy this week, getting things done at home.

I am making a baby quilt in the pastel Ginghams with solid yellow and white between. When it is finished I will post a photo.

Dogs are so funny sometimes. When I say the word walk Happy who is 9, jumps up in the air with all four paws off the floor, then he stands on his hind legs and wags his tail while leaning on me as if he is saying "Oh lets go hurry lets go" please, please lets go".

I am not spending much time on the computer now, I feel like it is a black hole that has sucked me in and I can't get out. I have spent many hours going from CP to SN and checking my email over and over again with some news reading inbetween. I do like to do my PSP Stationery but I have also gone no mail in that group for the time being. So now I am off again, see you next time around.

Y-all take care ya hear.

Succulent Bloom

This is the bloom on a succulent varitey of the Hen and Chicks type. I have never seen anything like it.

Employment

I will be starting my new job with a new client on Wednesday. This past week I have also been training to work at a mini storage every other Saturday. My job with the new client may not be for more than a month, it depends on how fast she recovers from her broken hip.

I have been enjoying this break between jobs. I really needed it more than I knew. If anyone has read the post asking for your prayers i certainly appreciate them. Thank you so much and may God bless you richly.

As Far as the East is from the West

This was taken at the Mad River Dunes looking over the top of a dune west over the Pacific Ocean, reminding me that God has cast our sins into the sea of forgetfulness as far as the east is from the west never to be remembered.

No Job

I just found out today that I will be without a job in a few days. My patient's son is moving her into a Board and Care home even as I type this. However she will still be in her place for a day or two. I will be helping her with her transition from one place to the other.

The most important thing for the elders is that they feel happy and safe where ever they maybe living. Now I will not have to deal with the phone calls at all hours of the night, just because she woke up and doesn't know the time. Or lifeline calling me because she is confused about what time I come into work for her.

I just pray that it will not be very many days in between jobs and that I have another right away. So as you read this please say a little prayer for me.

Beautiful Bebe

I took this photo today, no flash she heard something outside and perked right up for this shot. This is her best pose ever. She's my bed partner, keeps me warm on cold nights loves to cuddle.

Proverbs 12:10 says "A good person cares for the needs of his animals, but the kindest acts of a wicked person are cruel".

Sunset in May over the Pacific

This photo was taken on a hike up Trinidad Head with my youngest son in May of 2005, The trail up is very steep and winding. There are several places where one can stop, sit on a bench to enjoy the view while catching ones breath. Which by the way we both had to do frequently. This photo was enhanced using PSP color saturation and adjusting the contrast.

This is one of the neatest stories you will ever hear. You will know precisely what this little girl is talking about at the end (you'll want to share this one with your loved ones and special friends)! "Danielle keeps repeating it over and over again. We've been back to this animal shelter at least five times. It has been weeks now since we started all of this," the mother told the volunteer. "What is it she keeps asking for?" the volunteer asked. "Puppy size!" replied the mother. "Well, we have plenty of puppies, if that's what she's looking for." "I know.....we have seen most of them," the mom said in frustration... Just then Danielle came walking into the office, "Well, did you find one?" asked her mom. "No, not this time," Danielle said with sadness in her voice. "Can we come back on the weekend ?" The two women looked at each other, shook their heads and laughed "You never know when we will get more dogs. Unfortunately, there's always a supply," the volunteer said. Danielle took her mother by the hand and headed to the door. "Don't worry, I'll find one this weekend," she said. Over the next few days both mom and dad had long conversations with her. They both felt she was being to particular. "It's this weekend or we're not looking any more," Dad finally said in frustration. "We don't want to hear anything more about puppy size either," Mom added. Sure enough, they were the first ones in the shelter on Saturday morning. By now Danielle knew her way around, so she ran right for the section that housed the smaller dogs. Tired of the routine, mom sat in the small waiting room at the end of the first row of cages. There was an observation window so you could see the animals during times when visitors weren't permitted. Danielle walked slowly from cage to cage, kneeling periodically to take a closer look One by one the dogs were brought out and she held each one. One by one she said, "Sorry, you're not the one." It was the last cage on this last day in search of the perfect pup. The volunteer opened the cage door and the child carefully picked up the dog and held it closely. This time she took a little longer. "Mom, that's it! I found the right puppy! He's the one! I know it!" she screamed with joy. "It's the puppy size!" "But it's the same size as all the other puppies you held over the last few weeks," Mom said. "No not size... the sighs When I held him in my arms, he sighed," she said. "Don't you remember? When I asked you one day what love is, you told me love depends on the sighs of your heart. The more you love, the bigger the sigh!" The two women looked at each other for a moment. Mom didn't know whether to laugh or cry. As she stooped down to hug the child, she did a little of both. "Mom, every time you hold me, I sigh. When you and Daddy come home from work and hug each other, you both sigh. I knew I would find the right puppy if it sighed when I held it in my arms," she said. Then holding the puppy up close to her face she said, "Mom, he loves me. I heard the sighs of his heart!" Close your eyes for a moment and think about the love that makes you sigh. I not only find it in the arms of my loved ones, but in the caress of a sunset, the kiss of the moonlight and the gentle brush of cool air on a hot day. They are the sighs of God! Take the time to stop and listen; you will be surprised at what you hear. "Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."

This series was done in 2005 The property was being cleared to make way for a new housing development. This was the last house to go. It was so interesting to watch the firefighters use this house for practice, going through all the steps pretending the house was occupied. To the last burning ember being doused with water and turned with shovels.

Noises

Friday I stopped by the Vet's office to pick up some tranquilizers for Happy, he can not tolerate the noises that go with the Fourth of July. Where we lived before in the Mojave Desert of Southern California there were always fireworks going off at different times in the year. The fireworks people came to the dry lake bed to test them frequently. They would start before dark and go on for hours. Happy was so freaked out, he would shake and drool and try to hide. He would leap into my arms and stay there until all the noise stopped. I would hold him, caress him, talk to him and pray for him.

This is the first time I got the pills for him. I didn't give him one on thursday night and about 10pm there was a loud boom and off he went under my bed shaking and drooling. Last night I gave him a pill and there was no noise. this morning he is still kind of groggy so tonight it will only be ½ pill.