I woke up this morning stiff and achey again. Dizzy spells and headache soon followed. I woke up extra early because my 7th grader didn't hear her alarm for 10 minutes, then she snoozed it and I got to hear it again (5:30 am). So I went downstairs to hang out in the livingroom. The doors were open and the cool crisp air was rushing in engulfing the main living areas. I laid down on the couch and set pillows on me like a blanket. It smelled so refreshing. Scriptures aren't til 6:15 so I had plenting of time to enjoy the cool air. The little kitten we have (Tootles is her name) is full of energy and running and jumping and climbing (real spazzy). I wished I had the $300+ to de-claw her and fix her. She's scratching the crap out of my beautiful furniture. I have tried different coverups to help minimize the damage, but they don't stay on. Now, mind you, I do have the ability, talent, and equipment to make slipcovers (like I have throughout my adult married life), but I've had a hard time deciding on the color; I found the perfect fabric but only 3 yards (I need over 30); plus the design of the furniture is such that it will be quite a challenge getting slipcovers to fit well and stay on. I am alittle bummed about not being able to find enough of the right fabric.
I've been in a weird mood this morning, mostly sad about the loss of my brother, and feeling so bad for my brother Mathew who is struggling so hard with the death of PD. Mathew is such an amazing guy. He has this warm strong gentle spirit about him. I love just being in the same room, he makes me feel safe and that there really is beautiful spirits here on earth. He's lucky, he's gorgeous and has this amazing spirit.
Anyway, I read a little of the blog of Stephanie Nielson again this morning. Made me cry again, but she is inspiring and has a gentle spirit about her too. I want to contact her and tell her how much her blog inspires me, one of these days I'll get her email or something so I can share my thoughts with her, not that she cares to hear from an old lady like me. But I do feel I have an interesting story and she might benefit from hearing support from someone else.
I baked some cakes yesterday and today to decorate for my granddaughters' birthday and to do a cake for Kate who got cupcakes on her birthday and she really wanted a cake, so I'm making her an un-birthday birthday cake. She'll love it I'm sure.