Happy New Year!
Sometimes we make plans and life takes a different route. I had planned on getting Francis neutered during
my two-week winter break, but I didn’t anticipate that I would be caring for an
invalid for over a week. Dollar healed
rather quickly and didn’t require wearing a cone of shame because he didn’t lick
his wounds. Francis from the moment I got him has shown me that he’s not going
to be easy. It’s been almost a week since
his surgery and he still doesn’t want to walk more than take a few steps, he
yelps every time he needs a potty break and he needs a barrier because he’s a
licker. Thus, this last week I have been
making sure that he doesn’t lick open his sutures. It’s been difficult because I was counting on
Francis healing at the speed that Dollar did, but he’s required much more care;
so, I’ve had to spend my time at home keeping a close eye on my pup.
Ending the year was a much calmer experience this year, my
nephew is a teenager now. He has entered
the age where his little group of friends are his preference and our annual New
Year countdown party was a no go this year.
It worked out, because with caring for Francis I had my hands full. Thus, don’t take it personal if I don’t have my
annual countdown pictures to go with this post.
Ending 2019, was a sweet-sorrow this year because with my grandma ill our
spirits as a family were not as cheerful.
Yet, she made it through the holidays and though now we are praying for
God to end her suffering and call her home we are joyful to bring another year
with her here on earth.
This morning, I have my meeting with the Rise girls and I am
excited to be getting back to nurturing my faith because with my new job I had
to stop all faith activities while I establish a new routine. Slowly this 2020 I am hopeful that with each
day I will join community again, because I do need religious friends to remind
me of Jesus and help me keep Him the center of my life especially among all the
change. Tomorrow I will have my Epiphany
party with my Franciscan community – so while I didn’t get to do as much as I
hoped during my two weeks off, I am glad that I was able to meet up with holy
friends.
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