Wishing you a...

 

Have a safe and happy Memorial Day.

Well...This happened.

 Well...this happened.

7ft big boy!  Yes, it's dead...deader than dead and I have no regrets!  Y'all keep your "it's a good snake" comments to yourself because every snake is considered a satanic cobra, around here, and will be dealt with accordingly.  

Oh but wait...there's more.

His little friend is dead too!  Again...not a regret to be had. I can only guess that it is mating season or there was about to be a battle of the demons...But more concerning...Can we talk about those clouds!?

That was a very serious hail core going over just north of us.  Big and destructive hail that left stripped trees and destroyed roofs, in it's wake.  

This is the leading edge of the cell that came over our place.  We did get hail but it was very small, however, there is more to come apparently.  Oh and the temperatures have dropped significantly.  Y'all...!

Back to the snake situation...These girls alerted my Mister and so wanted to get a big bite of snake sushi!  They get extra bedtime treats, tonight!  Good girls!

And another situation...

Sir Duke was none too sure about the Monsieur Roo situation happening right next to him.  He laid there stiff as a board and only moved his eyes to see what was happening.  As soon as the rooster wandered off, Duke jumped up and ran to the door!  Ferocious Pitt-y!

Well, there you go!  Glad you stopped by, aren't you?  LoL

Tuesday 4 - Hello May

 

Hello May!

Welcome friends!

This weeks Tuesday 4 in memory of our friend Toni Taddeo is from Mary who blogs at Visits With Mary. and it's all about the month of May.   Thanks Mary!

 Hello May

1. May’s First Glimpse — What is the very first thing you notice or feel when May arrives each year?

It's either tornadoes or heat that will make you question your existance.  It's one or the other here in Oklahoma.  So far neither have happened this year.

2. Simple May Joys — What small pleasures do you look forward to in May — flowers, breezes, routines, or traditions?

Being able to go outside without a sweater, however, this year...especially today...I definitely had to dress warmly.  What is up with this weather?  Other than that, I look forward to being able to sit on the porch and drink my coffee while watching the hummingbirds having their breakfast.

3. May Memories — Do you have a favorite May memory from childhood, family life, or recent years?

My baby sister was born in May.  She went to be with Jesus in 2020 so I don't get to send her cards or talk to her.  Other than that, May is just one of those months that slide into the next.

4. May Intentions — What gentle goals or hopes do you carry into this new month?

Not much.  Just want to protect my peace.  I would like to go see my Aunt who will turn 93 in June but the gas prices are making me cringe with the thought of a five hour drive down there.

Just stop...be done.

I have had to "Just be done".  Not that I wanted to but for my own peace and for the sake of what years I have left on this earth, I've had to.  For years, 18 years to be exact, I have been second best for my daughter.  Well maybe I'm rated that high but I doubt it.  And my son, just lets time get away from him (so he says).

Anyhow, I've had to let it go.  I can't continue living my life hoping my kids will call, stop by or just want to hang out for awhile.  My heart can't take the disappointment any longer.  I am not writing this for pity because I know there are lots of Mama's who are in the same boat.  I am here to tell you all... Just stop.  

Last week, while I was wallowing in my self-pity, I came across a video on Youtube.  I'm sure it is Ai generated but it spoke volumes.  If you are in the same place, I've found myself in, again and again, over the years, I hope you will watch this video.

I don't have a next door neighbor named May and I don't have a church down the road that has Thursday lunch for their Seniors so that part doesn't really help me... BUT... I have stopped calling.  I have stopped asking my kids when they were coming by.  I have stopped expecting them to do anything.  I stopped...

Does this make me sad?  Absolutely!  I won't lie about that.  Am I still sitting here day in and day out with just my dogs, to keep me company, until my husband gets home from work.  Yep.  The difference is...they don't live in my head and my broken heart anymore.  Of course I still love them, pray for them, and want them to be blessed.  And sure, I will be right there if something happens.  But I no longer let the heartache steal my peace.  

Dear one, if this sounds like you, know that I see you...I hear you!  Please leave a comment so I can pray for you.  

Grace & Peace,

Pam