Hey there! How are you? Our heat wave calmed down a bit. Temps in the 90’s. I can handle that. Once it hits 103+ I am not all that enthused. I think some of you are in agreement with me on that.
Hey! My daughter arrives this week. Just for a week because she’s taking summer classes and is working a lot. She recently got promoted at the coffee shop to manager so she is packing the hours in. BUT, we have her for a week. She will be celebrating her friend’s bday while here and fitting in a Disney trip too. She misses it so much out there in Missouri.
She got the lead in the fall play at school so once school starts she will be very busy with that.
Right Now:
I do have student ministry this morning. Even though it’s summer the turnout has been pretty good.
This Week:
I am taking this week off since my daughter is here. The Hub could not take off but I picked up tickets for my daughter and I to visit The Getty this Wednesday. I think I’ll be able to handle this museum just fine.
I also wanted to hit the botanical gardens near us. We really enjoy the botanical garden but I don’t think I can walk around much in 90 degree heat. Still recovering. It’s going well. Milestones hit every day but that would be pushing it.
I am thinking maybe a beach trip might be nice too.
Reading:
I blew through a number of books recently and posted reviews for:
I started The Mothers. I heard someone mention it on a podcast recently. It’s an older title but it’s very good.
Finishing up:
Watching:
We finished Season 2 of Alice in Borderland. Waiting for season 3 to drop.
I am trying really hard not to watch the news but it’s impossible with the recent events that took place. There is just too much that doesn’t measure up.
Grateful for:
Our little pup pup, The Otter Pup Chloe. She turned 14 and is experiencing difficulties these days. Some days she is her normal self but 3 out of 7 days she is not feeling it. Stares at the wall. Doesn’t eat. Sleeps all day. Many times I have reached over to make sure she is still breathing! That is the worst feeling but such a relief when she pokes her little head up looking at me like I am a crazy person. I am grateful for the days we have with her. Glad that my daughter can visit with her this week.
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Watching a dog get old and poorly is no fun. We promised ourselves we’d make the hard decision to put Charlie down before he was suffering too much. It was so difficult to do but I am glad we did so I know he wasn’t too miserable.
How wonderful that your daughter is in town for a week! I am glad you took the time off so you can really enjoy the time with her.
Our dog has five good days out of the week and then two not so great days. She managed to cut up her face which became infected and Lordy, all the life in her came to the forefront as she fought me treating it. So the spark is definitely still there but I won’t lie, there have been times where I’ve put my hand on her just to make sure she is still breathing.
My daughter’s visit was brief and all I will say is that she is grown and has opinions. LOL.
What a great time to be with your daughter. So glad for you. I hope you have a great time. I know about aging dogs. Ours is sleeping a lot, hard time walking with her arthritic hips and back legs, startles easily when sleeping. It’s hard to watch. A plan needs to be made….I’m not looking forward to it.
Our pup is experiencing all the things you mentioned and somehow, this past week she managed to scratch her face which became a gnarly abscess. It’s on its way to healing now but she keeps messing with it. Collars don’t seem to help. She gets creative.
I’m so glad that you get a visit with your daughter. I suppose it’s just as hot in Missouri as it is at your house, so a trip to the beach would probably be welcomed! Enjoy your time together.