August 2011

Many of you have been following my journey that started in Oct of 2009. For 22 months I've been evolving, not that I wasn't always a work in progress but in an entirely new evolution.
For more than a quarter of a century I was part of an "us". "WE" did things, had adventures, overcame obstacles, love our offspring and just lived life. We had many things we did together and still others that we did as individuals but the support was there either way.
Now mine is a solo trip. I have friends and family who are vital to my survival but basically the journey is solo.
At this moment in time I am a live in guest in my sister and brother-in-law's home. I am a welcome addition but it is still THEIR home and not mine. I am looking for a home of my own. And they are helping in any way they can.
I have to say a HUGE thank-you to my BFF, Nancy, and her husband, John, for the physical help and emotional support that got me OUT of "OUR" home in Eufaula and launched into the "me" part of my life.
My house buyer, Janice Whitehead, has also been a huge support. At 87 she still chose to tell me to leave the dirty oven and fridge, don't bother about sorting out "stuff" in the carport or moving my outdoor furniture until I have my new home. She was doing the few dishes I had in the sink as we pulled out of the drive to come to OKC area. And she had tears in her eyes. She wanted me to take longer to leave. Weeks more, she said.
Janice was a close friend to JD. He and she were equally irascible and ornery. They shared so many laughs over things they had done as curmudgeons!!! But they also were/are equally kind and generous to those whom they loved and who loved them...
Right now I am equally comfortable and uncomfortable in my current situation. Space is tight but love and acceptance is abundant. Dogs are adapting to an outdoor life but I must have a home of my own before cold weather.
The saga of Casey continues. More later.