Golden Memories Part II

~ rabbitpatchdiary.com
Since snow was in the forecast, Christian and I decided to take the boxer to the vet.  as quickly as possible.   The south shuts down when it snows and Cash was ailing.  One day, he had  been sick several times-and then he stopped eating.  Boxers are typically lean dogs.  Cash is- still muscular, and in great form, hence, he was getting thinner., so off we went. 
I am quite partial to boxers,  so Cash is hardly my first.  He is twelve  years old also,  which is considered elderly for the breed.  The diagnosis was lymphoma.     I asked for an      antibiotic .  He  also has medicine to keep him comfortable . . .until, he is not. 
We did get snow.  It fell mostly at night, so the next morning, Christian and I were up early, eager to see how  the event unfolded.  The small town was transformed  with the silent  beauty that  only snow can  make.  Like love, snow ” covers a multitude of sins.”    . .for things like abandoned flower pots are interesting structures when snow disguises  their identity.  My garden table, is now  surely a fairy  castle! How wondrous the woods must look!    As inviting as the landscape looked,   the old cottage, needed tending.  Dusr had coated every surface, the floors needed mopping and there were boxes to be unpacked . . .but the bathroom was fantastic! 
I  immediately put a turkey in the roaster-in case the electricity failed and set out to restore order.  I had left , when the leaves were golden.   It seemed like that  was so long ago.   Now Trees are bare and  nests are empty- and right there in plain sight, for winter  can not bear  false witness.    I sure hope the truth of the rabbitpatch property is eventually beautiful and charming, but currently it is not.  The yard is strewn with all sorts of debris .   .but one day, this will will not be so.    My priority  has been the cottage.   
Today, I can say finally that the former order has been restored and the floors are clean.  I am still working on laundry and stocking the kitchen. 
Usually,  my winter is  spent reading. writing and painting.  I always pick a subject to study, as well. I did write letters in my grandchildrens’  journals,  but the rabbitpatch diary, was without intention, silent.Words tumbled in my head I wrote verses and sang them as I rambled in the woods and sometimes I would discover something and  want to share it.  . .but thee was always something in my hand or a simmering pot needing water.
I especially missed my readers. You have all become  very dear ro me.  Your encouragement makes such a difference in my life.  I missed you.  Now to my facebook friends .  l can not respond to anything, no matter how much I want to-for I am suspended!  I have no idea why and I have done everything recommended and enlisted help!    Please do not think that I am not grateful nor negligent.  I will continue to try to remedy this.  WordPress friends, I will not be able to catch up on my reading,  for I am too far behind.  My heart remembered you often and how I hoped all was well with my sweet community.  Thank you all from the rabbitpatch.
 

22 thoughts on “Golden Memories Part II”

  1. oh Rabbit..I do understand..My phone is nollonger a nice addition to my life..Having real problems ans so far not much help from any where..all we can do is keep on keeping on..love you..but you know that.

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  2. Oh precious friend. I’m so sorry to hear about Cash’s diagnosis. I will be praying. Please never worry about being busy or not having time to respond. Like you, I’m here rarely. But I hold you in my heart and prayers. Beautiful snow that covers all….ah, yes. Grace.
    Much love, Karla

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      1. Thank you, Michele! I’m so happy to hear I gave you a bright spot! My days are sometimes dull, my friend. I’m very inconsistent here (and I know you understand, thank you!). Yes, let’s keep cheering one another on! Many blessings and hugs–Love and prayers always!

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  5. So sorry to learn about Cash. It is hard to see a precious friend ailing and know we will lose them at some point. The worst part of pet ownership I always say.
    It must be nice to be back in your own home once again. 💕

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    1. Dear Michelle,
      Don’t worry about losing touch with friends on Facebook or WordPress ! You still have them . We miss you too
      Your diary is very interesting from Rabbitpatch . Please continue as and when I you can .
      Lots of love
      Vincent

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      1. Thank you for your kind and cheering words, I hope to get back on track I appreciate your compassion reg Cash. He is comfortable now and wagging his tail. That makes me glad. I hope all is well with you. Michele

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  9. I’m so sorry to hear of Cash’s diagnosis! And it’s always good to hear from you..whenevery you find the time to write. Please don’t worry about keeping up with our posts, we totally understand. You will always have our support!

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  10. Michele, your two posts on being back at you mom’s are just wonderful. I love Part II as much as I did Part I. Poor Cash, thank goodness you got him to the vet before the beautiful snowfall. So, who now lives at the old rabbitpatch? No worries about missing blog posts! We just love hearing from you.

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  12. I would not worry about being too far behind MIchele!! I am so far behind I will never ever catch up. I thought perhaps I should slowly reenter this blogging world and am starting by reading blogs I used to read all the time.

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  13. I am so sorry to hear of Cash’s diagnosis. There is no love like that of a good dog. What is dog backwards? God!! Prayers for Cash.
    My precious little Wylie passed away in October 14 years, 10 months 7 days My heart is broken.

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