Always Remember The Reason Why

Jess and someone special in her life....

I am holding you as a baby

We are sitting on the swing at the old farmhouse. Probably 15 years ago. Grandma loved wearing sundresses and going barefoot...

Remember the reason

you write and post images

frequently

You find such joy in this late life venture

and people of all ages, walks of

life that are far and near

seem to enjoy reading about

One Woman who built a cottage at the

edge of the woods and returned to her

much loved land

in her last years

It is for your children and grandchildren

that you write

An opportunity for them to know

what is happening in

in your life

A chance for them to know you

a little better

The written word reveals so much

From the Heart

A gift received

letter from my

oldest granddaughter

my heart is smiling

2/8/2011

Grandma,

That snowy picture of the angel is so beautiful - I always think of you when I see angels because I still remember as a little girl you showing me all your angel statues in the house and garden. Stay warm and well !

Love you,

Jessica

Morning

Heavy coat, gloves, hat, and
phone and camera tucked in pocket

Just finished filling the bird feeders.

Something new

Weary, breathless

and cold - when returning

inside her cottage

May move feeders closer to cottage

in the Spring

Will be easier to fill

and capture images of the

many beautiful birds that are visiting

In perfect health

except for the immune disorder

No extra weight and was surprised

how tiring this was

Might be because up for several hours

No breakfast as of yet

Feed Callie and birds before herself

For some reason she forgets

traveling through the 3 score and 10 years

will continue to be at a different pace

She continues on

at the same pace

as in the past

Just habit

Spring around the corner

so many plans for gardens

Excited to see what will emerge

She must remember her son's words

Walk slow, breathe and smile

One Woman's Monday

Early morning dental appointment

drove in the rain and then

a quick stop for groceries

Snow was predicted

safely home through the rain

Callie lying in the middle

of the field - waiting

Within an hour a blizzard arrived

snowflakes the size of silver dollars

What a beautiful sight

Calls and emails from children

make her smile

Special healing prayers go out for her

little granddaughter's fever

to go away

An evening to read a special book

that arrived in the mail

more poems by Mary Oliver

She knows for sure

if the heat stays on,

pantry is full

all will be well

Because her heart

tells her

Spring is

around the corner

Saturday In February And Callie

Snow predicted

has not arrived

Callie, Woodhaven

has been our home

for 16 months

Took a while for

you to adjust

When errands

are a must in the

small town

upon my return

you are lying in the

open field - waiting

for your

mistress to return

Never fails to

pierce her heart

As the truck pulls

down the long drive

you run to meet her

A new bed for you

the first

you tore apart

I think

you like this one

February Sunset

She lives at the edge of the woods
Weather unpredictable
Cold at the moment
One thing she can count on
the sunsets are spectacular


These things cannot be hidden -
the sun, the moon,
and the truth

~Buddha~

The Use Of Sorrow

Someone I loved once gave me
a box full of darkness

It took me years to understand
that this too, was a gift...

~~Mary Oliver~~~

Gray Time

A preview of Spring

made me smile

Living in the moment

almost forgot

it was a preview

Winter and cold wind

has returned

Eye problem that surfaces

from time to time

Severely dry and bloodshot

part of immune disorder

My special son shared - in Thai

Mom is told

"dew la dtua eng dusy !

Which translates

~Take care of yourself~

Whatever is happening

the lady in the woods

hopes it vanishes quickly