Sadness Today

There are times in a person's life where there is sadness and today is one of them.  Last night my daughter called and told me the sad news that a friend had died.  That special person was Dave Schmidgall.  Let me tell you a little bit about Dave..  When I think of one word to describe this man, I think of kind.  He would do anything for anyone in need.  His exuberant energy was always present and he had the biggest, ever-present smile.  He also could talk about anything and everything and invited everyone to converse with him.  God, his family and friends were an integral part of his life.  That's why I think he was prepared in every way to go to this wonderful place called heaven.

I also think of Janet, Rachel and Martha (his wife and children).  You can never prepare for death as a spouse or child.  Death comes unexpectedly in the night and what do you do as a survivor?  How do you cope with your husband and father suddenly gone?  Going through the grieving process is very difficult but necessary to heal.

Let me explain to you a little bit about grieving.  Grieving is a personal and different experience for everyone. How you grieve depends on your personality and how you cope in life.  It also depends on our faith.  When my husband died, faith, family and friends were so important and got me through the grieving process.  It's still going on and it's been four years.  My point is that there is no timetable for grieving.  It can't be measured in months or years.  I think the most important factor about a person grieving is that as a friend or family member, you must allow the process to happen naturally.

Janet, Rachel and Martha...I shall pray for you and try to help you in any way possible.  You are very special people and will go on as Dave would want you to.  Always remember that love is stronger than death and those loving memories of Dave will always be with you.

Another beautiful day!

I look outside and feel so blessed!  I can hardly believe it when I go outside for lunch and am still able to sit on the picnic table by work and just enjoy the sun. 

Schweeber2

Prince Tom Cat

I now have two cats thanks to my two grandsons.  One is named Schweeber2 and the other is Prince Tom Cat.  Schweeber2 is a hellion and Prince Tom Cat is the most easy-going cat you have ever met.  Schweeber2 hisses, growls and spits at Prince Tom Cat every time she comes into the house and sees Prince Tom.  I know eventually they will get to be friends but for now, Schweeber2 dislikes Prince Tom Cat immensely!  Prince Tom just sits there and looks at Schweeber when she has a meltdown.  I wonder what he's thinking.  Prince Tom has been an outdoor cat for two years so his present life at my house is heaven!  He just sits, eats and sleeps and has no worries about freezing to death!  I really love them both and hope that they will get to be friends soon before winter.  I came home for lunch at noon and Schweeber2 came in from the garage as I was leaving for work, so I left her inside the house.  I wonder what I'll see when I get home.  Maybe a cat who's had a nervous breakdown!

Great Day!

Today is a great day!  It's beautiful weather and the sun is shining.  It doesn't get any better than that!

Every Tuesday after work,  I have the privilege of fixing supper for my daughter and her children.  I then take my grandson to piano where I wait intently for him to begin playing the piano.  What a joy to have this special time with him.  I  enjoy it so much! I then come home and play with my other grandson until his mom tells all of us, "It's time to go."  I am so fortunate that they live near me.  I think God has truly blessed me in this respect.

I am so blessed to have three grandchildren.  Their little smiles truly capture my heart!