Dear, Mom -
Thank you for talking to me today. It made me SO happy. The last couple of times we had talked, we were both tired, so today was great. We both were still a bit tired, but had a fantastic conversation regardless. You had lots to tell me and it was so nice to hear your voice. If I had one wish, Mom, it would be to just sit and talk to you all day. We could talk about everything. We could talk about the family, your friends, my friends, Elsa the dog, painting, quilting, crafting, camping, baking, etc. I wouldn’t get tired of it. Not one bit. It feels like it has been forever and a day since we sat and chatted over tea, or coffee, with a nice dessert. I wish the world was normal so I could take you out into the world to a nice tea shoppe and we could have scones with heavy cream and raspberry jam. We could sit in the sun and play Scrabble together and enjoy the breeze on our faces. Maybe we could go to Maui and sit by a gushing waterfall and have the mist cool our bodies from the sun. I want to sit and paint with you. I want you to teach me how to use the right brush and blend all the colors the way you would. I want to do all those things with you. Someday we will. Someday we will be able to do anything we want for however long we want. Until then, we will just have to be patient and hold on to hope.
The weather has been a lot milder than what the weather app usually says it is going to be. I thought it was suppose to be a bit rainy with occasional sun breaks today, but it was perfect. The sun was mostly out and it was slightly chilly, but great for taking a walk. Bob and I went for a short walk. I can’t walk very far because my knee is sore right now. As we went walking, we saw this beautiful rose blooming just for you!
A rose full of hope for better days to come...
That sweet, little cottontail rabbit was out in the yard both yesterday and tonight. I took Elsa out to go potty at about 7 pm and it was just sitting in the middle of the yard. Elsa could smell it right away. I can tell when she senses it is around. Her prey drive kicks in, but also becomes conflicted because she knows that we don’t want her to hurt it. She is very good at listening to us tell her not to chase the bunny. I have to say, “Don’t chase the rabbit, Elsa. Rabbit is our friend.” If I call it a bunny, it is confusing because that is what I call Elsa a lot of the time. She jumps really and bounds like a bunny, so it has been her nickname for a long time. Anyway, we came back in the yard and it was really dark, but I could see the shape of it sitting there. We have two water sources for it to drink from. I’m not sure if that is why it hangs our here? I’m not sure where it sleeps. We will just let it be a bunny and try to make sure it winters okay in our and Paula’s yard. I may put out some carrots again. Last time I did, I don’t think it ate them. Maybe it had never had carrots before. It is not a domesticated animal, so it is no wonder it didn’t just go over and eat them. I will try again and tell you if they disappear or are nibbled on.
I hope they call me to tell me my glasses are ready this week. I have a lot of reading to do and I just can’t manage for long without bifocals. Keep your fingers crossed that my new glasses will arrive by Friday, please! I’m trying to read up on orienteering and the use of a compass, weather patterns, and know tying. It’s no good without the right spectacles. That’s for sure.
I love you lots, Mom. I know you know. I never get tired of telling you, though. Have the best day today and I will talk with you again soon. You are the best Mom ever. Please know how much I mean it when I say it. I love you!!!!!!!!!
☕️🧁🥧Your Daughter Who Wants to Give You a Big, Ole Hug, —Sally Ann🍪🍦🎂
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