They say that things happen in "three's." So far, that has proven true many times. I have been to 3 funerals in the past 2 weeks. Today I found out that my Mom's uncle has an inoperable brain tumor. Life seems so fragile sometimes.
Today was such nice weather I decided to help my dad in the yard. Today was also my dog's birthday...Ruby Jean is now 3 years old! My mom always makes what she calls a "Poo-Poo" cake in celebration....so funny!...she makes a batch of brownies and takes it out of the oven before it is all the way done, shapes it into a "turd", and lets it cool on a platter. Then we take a picture of the birthday girl, wearing a paper birthday hat in front of the poo-poo cake that has the appropriate amount of candles in it, and sing "Happy Birthday!" It is a funny tradition that my mom started when we were kids and she keeps it up with each dog!! Of course, they don't eat the brownies, but we do!
Tonight I am getting together with some friends. It seems like we have all had stressful weeks. Sometimes having to shelve one's emotions in order to get schoolwork done helps take the focus off of grief. I am hoping that all of us can help each other by listening, sharing feelings, and doing something fun together.
Maria, I am so sorry to hear about the recent funerals. I too have have two funerals this past week, so I feel your anguish. And yes, things to come in threes. Some more unfortunate than others.
ReplyDeleteWorking in the yard is wonderful! We were supposed to work in ours today, but having your loving finace help in the yard is like pulling teeth. Lol. Tomorrow...definitely tomorrow! I'm just hoping the weather is as beautiful as it was today.
Tell Ms. Ruby Jean "Happy Birthday" for me. That's too cute what your mom does. I wish we had a doggy to do that with. Hmmm, maybe I could do some talking on that one. Hehe!
Have a great night out!
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ReplyDeleteI'm sorry for you loss.
ReplyDeleteI love working in the yard if the results look good lol.
Happy Birthday to Ruby Jean! I have two friends that order cakes from that place on Youree Drive for their dogs. I totally don't have that same feeling, but I think it's cute.
I haven't ever celebrated a cat or dog birthday, mostly because I don't know when any of them were born!
ReplyDeleteI just attended a memorial service for my niece's 25-year-old husband, killed in a car accident. I feel so inadequate at times like that--I have no idea what to say.
Sorry for your losses and the news about your uncle. I hope the bad news stops for a while.
K. Smith
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There have been far too many funerals around here lately. Too much loss.
ReplyDeleteMs. Smith - make your adoption date their "birthday." I love any excuse to celebrate, I guess!
And as for last week's post...I am so jealous - I recently decided I want a Kindle for my birthday this year. October can't come soon enough! I will have to add Twain's book to my list, it sounds great!