The day dawned gentle and bright here in Truchas. I cleaned out the wood stove before restarting the fire. It was zero degrees outside so the fire, as always, was very important.
And it was basically a typical morning around here…
… except that I have a confession to make.
I slept for TEN HOURS the night before last and didn’t get up until 8AM!
And I didn’t know this until I walked with Kim yesterday afternoon but, apparently, I missed a spectacular sunrise. I’m SO SORRY! And I’m afraid it gets worse.
Finn didn’t come home after our walk (don’t worry, he’s here safe and sound now as this morning’s photos show) and with everything that’s been going on around here I got very worried. I went back out looking for him and I was so nervous I DIDN’T TAKE MY CAMERA! That just never happens folks. And then the sun set and IT was spectacular AND I DIDN’T HAVE MY CAMERA! I’m SO SORRY again. I tell you, this is very hard for me to forgive–my missing the morning’s spectacular sunrise AND, on the same day, it’s breathtaking sunset. But, of course, this is just another excellent lesson for me to accept, understand and let go, right? And I believe I have. Truly.
I just want to say:
IT’S HIS FAULT!
Love to you all,
Jeane
I am glad Finn is home and safe but I have to say I am enjoying the pictures of that pup sleeping so comfortably, covered with a blanket, and stretched out on a bed, in front of the fire with his family close by… just makes me smile as I am sure it does you as well.
Oh my, I’m glad he’s home and safe too. And, yes, Carol you’re right, he does make me smile over and over again throughout the day and night. He is SO appreciative of his cushy life now (the one he always should have had) and he shows it in so many ways. One of my favorites is the way he sorts of purrs when I pet him while he’s wrapped in his bankie, on his bed, by the fire.
I “laugh out loud”, looking at Finn’s snuggly body under his blankets…he looks so upset (NOT)!! I reckon Finn is very secure and confident in his awareness of his place of love and acceptance. He is relaxed and in love with his family of gathered creatures. Perhaps he was visiting and consoling his “land grant and beyond” family through the night…you will know only if someone speaks of his visit to them. It is such a warm and loving space you have created and daily nurture. The world is blessed by these pockets of adoration and respect. 🙂 XOXOX
I laugh out loud, still, when I look at those last two photos! The funny boy! But, oh my, he wasn’t gone over night. I would have been inconsolable. I’m not sure he could survive a night out with so little fur and minus degree temps (although I have to acknowledge he’s done it before–it was how he had to live). He was only missing for about an hour and a half 🙂 He came home just after dark.
He is just a big ol’ sweetie isn’t he ? I’m glad he came home safe.
Indeed he is. Me too.
Hah, he’s worth it. Forget your camera more often, might be good thing -)
He is, indeed, worth it Terri! And I think you’re very perceptive. I think I do need more time just living and being, not thinking of the next blog post. I think it’s what the universe is trying to tell me. Probably would be a good thing.
Don’t they just do that? Our beloved animal family worry about us when we are too sick, sad, or thoughtful but then they do something that wrecks us for a few hours and come home exhausted, happy, and give us a look over the shoulder as they head for their water, then their bed. “Gee, whatsa matter with you?”
I see you’ve been there Sherry. Exactly!
So glad Finn’s safe and sound…..I loved reading the past blog about how he came to be one of your family!
Yes, me too Julie! He has had a very challenging life and I am grateful every single day that we found each other.