Dear, Mom -
Wow. What a time it is that we live in. Each day holds a new surprise. The weather as of late has been very weird on top of the wildfires that are burning all around the states of Oregon and Washington. We have gone a while without sufficient rain, so the forests and grasslands are quite dry. Of course, there are the stupid people who are still letting off fireworks that then spark and turn into a 100,000 acre fire, but people just don’t seem to care anymore. They live so much in the moment of their actions that they don’t consider consequences when their behavior is questionable. And there has been a lot of questionable behavior as of late. Regardless, right now a very good friend of mine, Adam Luckey, and his family have been evacuated from their lovely home in Oregon City. He, his wife, little girl, and dog had to leave their home because the danger of a local fire was too close for them to stay and be safe. I have another friend who doesn’t live much further away that is still at home, but has his ‘bug out’ bag, kitties, and a friend on stand-by in case they have to leave. He also has an elderly neighbor that he checks on and makes sure she is okay. The air quality out where they live is not good. So much that animals shouldn’t be outside. I am putting out some prayers for them tonight. Actually, Adam’s Mom lives in Lincoln City and I am positive she has been evacuated from her home, as well. I have checked in with her and she told me she is safe and out of danger. Phew!
Our neighborhood looking southwest to the smoke in the air. If you looked to the north, it was clear and sunny. So strange. This was around 6 pm.
When I walked Elsa this morning, we saw that the wind storm knocked down of the old trees in Columbia Park. Knocking it down is putting it lightly. It blew the tree so hard that its trunk shattered into about three different pieces! It was such a hug amount of space it took up with all its downed branches. It will be quite the mess for the City of Portland to have to clean up.
There were trees and branches littered all over the park. I actually took part of a branch that had been cut and put it in my car so that I can carve it. It will have to dry a bit as it landed in a soggy patch on the ground. Most of my other wood I have for carving has dried out and will be too hard to carve with my simple tools. So, it will nice to try a couple of spoons out of what I salvaged.
I was a bit stressed today and ate too many miniature cookies and now I have heart burn. Ugh. Why do I do this to myself?! I didn’t have the best meals today in total. I think it was just a bad day all around. Now that I am writing you I am feeling better though. I know you will hear my words and your face will light up. That’s all it takes to make me feel better.
See My SMILE? You are the one that makes me smile...and you smile back❤️
Today I saw my ole gal Gale. He seemed like he was doing better. He was sitting and eating his lunch and waiting for me. I think my visitations have picked him up emotionally. He always gives me a big hug. The only people he sees are his son, his son’s partner, and his granddaughter. That is pretty infrequent as they all have their own lives and work, so it can be challenging to see Gale on a regular basis. All I know is he seemed in better spirits and looked better than the last couple of times I’ve seen him. All good news! Yay.
I saw this nasturtium while walking Elsa the dog this evening. It is such a pretty pattern that I took a picture just for you to enjoy!
I am documenting my Bugleweed as the flowers bloom. This plant is massive, but only blooming in one, small section. Not sure why. The flowers are so pretty I want them everywhere!
Here is an orange tabby cat. This kitty likes Elsa the dog. Elsa likes this kitty. It meowed at us and we took it as a “Hello, neighbors!”. Then we carried on to let kitty continue napping.
I love you so much, Mom. I would give anything and everything I have to have you here with me. I hope someday I can make that dream come true. Bear with me. I’m doing my best to make it happen. You are very important to me and I love that you are my Mom. I could never wish for a better Mom and I would never take another. Keep your chin up and Be Happy! I’ll come see you as soon as I can. Promise!!!
🌺✨❤️Your Daughter, —-Sally Ann❤️✨🌺
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