Patty's space

It was a long time in coming, but the killing freeze was here.  My patio seems so bare now.  Garden is kaput.  I am happy that the plants lasted this long.  Usually we loose them in September.  Probably why I was becoming so attached.  The crisp air is refreshing.  The trick is not to think about the long, cold endless winter ahead.  My fence for the miniatures is coming around nicely.  They are going to have a nice play area.  Next Spring I hope to get the cart arena finished.  So, on to the next project.

It is a shame the only time that I seem to write here is when I am feeling truly blue.  My mother lost her battle with lung cancer this summer and it has taken most of the wind out of my sails.  I did have a beautiful granddaughter born the end of July.  She truly is a blessing and I just wish my mother could have seen her.  She is the daughter of my firstborn and my mothers first grandchild.  Maybe a person shouldn't spend time thinking too much.  When I start looking at how fast the time has passed and that life just keeps plugging on without her hear, it really hurts.  I guess, we all feel that the world should stop spinning when someone important to us passes.  The little things in life that used to irrate me, just don't seem to matter much anymore.  I am truly trying to only find the joy in life.  It is so easy to find the sorrow and anger, but takes a bit of work to stay happy.  I wish everyone happiness and health.

The sun is out!  Just one problem.  If you go outside, the wind will blow you from here to South Dakota without your feet ever touching the ground!  This is still better than the spring surprise we had over the weekend. Snow!  Hopefully with the warm spring wind, all the nasty viruses going around will be evaporated.

It really must be the lack of sunshine affecting my moods.  Today is so cold and gloomy that I actually don't feel well.  Impending feelings of the dreaded flu attacking! Started tackling the basement project.  If the weather wasn't gloomy, that project surely is.  Even my llamas are surly today.  One has taken on the all important task of guarding the 4 day old kittens.  A little nipping at the sleeve to warn prospective petters to stay clear!