Sunday Chat...

 

I will start off this Sunday by saying this administration is just plain evil and blasphemous in declaring Transgender Day of Visibility. Every single person should stand up against this, but they won't. I have voiced my opinion and called it out and stand by it. As for our home, we abide by Joshua 24:15.

On a more sober note, today marks our late sons 27th birthday. We had 24 lovely years with this wonderful young man, not all days were easy, but all in all, he was a wonderful young man who loved Christ and wasn't afraid to say so. This one photo also brings sadness, as my husband's one brother (to the left) is also gone now. Happy 27TH Birthday in Heaven Liam. But much sadness brings me to Ms. Lily Belle who waltzed into our life yesterday as if she already belonged here.

On Thursday night I received a text from a coworker...only I didn't see the text until Friday morning and when I got to work, she had sent an email to my work email with photos of a former service dog that her dad had known the human people who were looking to rehome her, her being Lilly Belle. They were moving into a small beach condo / deeded condo down in Venice Beach/Sarasota, FL, and they couldn't take her etc... well, Ms. Lilly Belle will be rehomed with us next Friday (she is being neutered this week). She has already picked her person (my husband). She is kind, gentle, mannered and well trained. And honestly, I think my husband needs a 4-legged companion. It is funny how life works...wasn't sure if we could ever open our home again...and yet, here we are. Please keep her human people in prayer, it's so hard for them to let her go...I did tell them they have visitation rights, and we would send them photos etc. 

Did I mention Ms. Lilly Belle likes to carry a stick? She doesn't chew on it, just likes to carry it around and sets it down by herself. Ok then...its ok. Unfort. Huey the cat doesn't care for her, but Ms. Lilly Belle, she could care less about the cat. 

I have tomorrow off (taking it off) and so therefor, I will post an updated photos of the outside etc. I didn't mean to post all this...smiles

My husband already has the ribs on (in honor of our son) and my folks will not be coming by. Their choice...and I am afraid Mom won't be coming by now at all due to Ms. Lilly. My mom is afraid of big dogs, thanks to being bitten once. We shall see and pray about it.

Saturday Memes...

 Good morning! I do have lots of news to share, but that will have to wait until tomorrow's post. Sorry, but I have not taken one photo of the work being done around here, nor the cabinet that got delivered. I did have to work yesterday on Good Friday, the state does not observe Good Friday, although I think they should. I will also have news of a new a family member ((grin))-who is a former retired 7 yr. old service dog. So many things happening this past week...until then, Memes.

1. What is your favorite sandwich? Bolonga on French bread with mustard. Butter: salted or sweet? Butter? I like both--I usually get Kerry Gold (Irish) or Land O Lakes. Butter is something I don't skimp on.

2. Do you have a favorite soup? Yes Do you make homemade soup often? Every once in a while. What kind? Vegetable, Beef Barley, Tomato or Chicken Noodle.  What's your favorite store-bought soup? Progresso brand.

3. What kind of cheese should be on a grilled cheese sandwich, and should it be served with tomato soup or some other flavor? It doesn't matter what kind of soup; soup always goes well with a sandwich. I usually use 3 diff. kinds of cheeses; Gouda, Cheddar and Mozzarella.

4. Is it a Hoagie, a Sub, a Zeppelin, a Grinder, or a Hero or maybe a Dagwood?  We call it a Sub here...it just depends on what region of the country your living in. What's on it? Oil... vinegar, onions, peppers, mayo? All the above...I love a good Italian--hold the tomatoes though.

1.What do you love about your life right now? 

Things seem to be running smoothly...although the economy stinks i.e. inflation and the government etc... Which.is really. depressing. 

2. March 26th is National Spinach Day...are you a fan? If so, how do you like yours prepared/served? Yes, in a salad.

3. In this current season would you say you need to spend more time looking inward or that you need to get out of your head? Tell us why. Hmm...hard to answer this. I miss our son, yes, the pain has lessened, but that void will never be filled. But life has to go on. And I know this. I prob. ought to get out of my shell more--professional speaking that is happening--not so much personally.

4. Are you following the 'March Madness' madness? (That's US college basketball in case you're out of the loop) No, not really. Once the Fl. Gators fell out, but I know hubby is with Alabama. What's something that feels like actual madness to you right now? Life in general. So much chaos going on in the world...so many lies, scams (especially with our government and law) etc...I am so happy to be able to retreat back here at home where there is no madness. Well, there might be madness with a new family member, but I doubt it, lol. I think both of us need a 'companion'--the loneliness of losing our son and his dog...sometimes, the pain can be so unbearable. We know nothing can truly replace either or...but we believe our hearts are ready to bring in a new family member. It sorta  kinda happened/ fell into our laps...or as my friend said, "It's a God thing." 

5. How will you celebrate the Easter/Passover holiday this year? 

My folks haven't gotten back to us, although they showed up this past week out of the blue...so said my husband. Which I know to be true because my mother left a beautiful green depression candy dish (more on that tomorrow). ANYWAYS, hubby is going to BBQ ribs and chicken, and I am going to make Potato Salad.

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

I was thinking this yesterday. I have been part of/facilitating these Re-Entry Seminars (a state mandated program for inmates to be reintroduced into society i.e. dealing with real life situations-those who are leaving our 'care' soon--part of new job responsibilities). They are done twice a month and even the Warden participates. Yesterday, we had one for our department/ no inmates. What an eye opener. Not that I am turning soft or ultra-liberal; but it def. has changed my heart. I think our system is set up to fail...and the old adage, once you're in the system, you're in it...yeah...that is so true. I am really disappointed in my fellow coworkers/officers who took part in yesterday's simulation. For one, take this seriously (they did not), and for the second point, most of them would turn to crime to make a living. The inmates who take part in this, the majority of them take it seriously. Unfort. we have a residual factor of 82% of inmates returning to prison. Life is hard, it sucks at times... yes, it sure does. I can tell you, one young lady who works in my office really surprised me, she kept coming back to my table (the Social Services Office) and she said, "This is really hard!" She kept on trying, and she even stood up in the end and said how hard it is and asked a million questions. I told her how proud I was of her, because she got "it". She got the point of the whole game. 25 years old and yet, the older folks my age, who have gotten soft and cushy real jobs, they didn't get it.

With that said, I better get going, Ms. Lily Belle will be here later this morning. Her handler is bringing her up from Sarasota. Oops, said too much. lol--we are beyond excited to have her in our lives. I am not sure if Huey i.e the cat who was here before us, will like the changes...we shall see.