Monthly Archives: July 2012

I Bet The Donuts Are Awesome in Heaven!

Posted on July 29, 2012 by susansplace

Lately, I cry every time I go to church. This morning, I whispered to my friend “I won’t cry today. I promise!” Right. Well, today I figured out why. My husband had several personalities. There was the “Everyday Husband“, the … Continue reading →

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Work in Progress

Posted on July 28, 2012 by susansplace

Who am I? It’s been so long since I’ve thought about just me. Well, it’s all about me now. Like it or not. I’ve got some choices. I can continue riding that same old train of habits that have held … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged death, faith, God, grief, grieving, healing, hope, humor, inspiration, life, loneliness, longing, photography, Prayer, shadows, spirit | 4 Comments

Hot Summer Days in the Ol’ West

Posted on July 26, 2012 by susansplace

Heh Bar Keep! Gimme a Sarasparilla…and make it a cold one! I’ve been ridin’ for days and I’m drier than an upside down water barrel! Waddayamean, ya don’t serve cats?

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Hook, Line and Sinker

Posted on July 22, 2012 by susansplace

The last card my husband gave me said this: For my wife, Together you and me…there’s no better place to be. I promised to love you forever – to stay by your side through good times and bad. It was … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged death and dying, God's love, God's Peace, grief, hope, inspiration, Prayer, sad, sadness, trust in God | 2 Comments

Just a Kid at Heart

Posted on July 20, 2012 by susansplace

So did I mention that I live in an “adult community”. I admit it. But actually, us adults are still kids at heart, and hopefully many of us will be, til the end! Last night, I attended an Eagles concert … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Eagles, friends, good old days, hope, hot summer nights, humor, inspiration, laughter, life, love, outdoor concert, Prayer, seniors | 3 Comments

Grieving is like…

Posted on July 15, 2012 by susansplace

Grieving is a lot like playing in the ocean. You know that feeling when you first step into the surf? The cold water laps at your feet and you giggle with anticipation. The sand feels good under your toes, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged death and dying, faith, God, grieving, hope, humor, inspiration, ocean, Prayer, sadness, surf | 11 Comments

If Harry and Sally Can Do It, I Can Do It!

Posted on July 13, 2012 by susansplace

I adopted Harry and Sally from a rescue center on Monday. They had been living at the center for 597 days! They were wild when they were found as kittens, and apparently very “street-wise” when they came to the shelter. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged cats, God, grief, grieving, hope, humor, inspiration, love, Prayer, trust, trust in God | 6 Comments

The Weird Cat Lady

Posted on July 11, 2012 by susansplace

Meet Harry and Sally. They are going to help me work my way through this lonely time. And now I know how one becomes the “weird cat lady”. Sally Harry

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged cats, death and dying, faith, God, grief, healing, hope, Hospice, inspiration, loneliness, loss of husband, love, pets, Prayer, weird cat lady | 6 Comments

A Tree Named Wally

Posted on July 6, 2012 by susansplace

A few friends sent me this little Japanese Maple tree in memory of my husband. It came in a long cardboard box, wrapped up in cellophane. How it lived through that journey, I have no idea, but I’m glad. I … Continue reading →

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Penny Candy

Posted on July 6, 2012 by susansplace

I grew up in Mill Valley, California. This is by far one of the best places on earth for raising kids — or at least it was in 1954. I went back there on the fourth of July to take … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged blessings, childhood, God, grief, hope, humor, inspiration, loss, love, memories, Mill Valley, nature, penny candy, photography | 8 Comments