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Happy Valentines Day! Cherish the moments...
My wonderful Hubs used to bring me roses... I remember our first
“official” date so many years ago... with him standing on my front step
in a brown and tan sweater vest... so nervous... and this beautiful bouquet of deep red roses...
Whenever I see roses... I feel how much he loved me... and that he
still does from the other side... We got together in 1990... married
1991... still together alive through most of 2012... he crossed the veil
and we still love each other across the veil from now until I have the
release to cross over as well...
Love is a lot of different things…
Sometimes it’s the froth and fluff of romance that is portrayed in the
movies and books… but that is just the froth of it. Like the foam on a
cold glass of beer… and frankly it lasts just about as long… I admit
it… I enjoyed the froth of it. The fun of exploring a new relationship…
the surprise when someone you have known for years comes up with a bit
of fun … the froth comes and goes… comes back up again… and ebbs…
Sometimes it’s the day to day… the touch on an arm … a kind word… or silence… a meal enjoyed together… presence…
Sometimes it’s picking up the other person’s dirty laundry… or not
bitching about dishes dropped… or taking part in an activity that is the
other person’s joy and not your own…
Sometimes it’s kind… a warm safe place…
Sometimes it’s sacrifice… one’s dreams put aside to be with the other….
Sometimes it’s a simple conversation… the give and take of it… or just listening in silence …
Love is never having to say you are sorry… ok… now that is a flat out
lie… when you love and you do something crappy… and you will do
something crappy… say you are sorry… take responsibility for your
thoughts and actions… that is love too…
Love can be pure joy… sharing a moment together…
Love can be the cruelest of agony… pain beyond words… that rips and
tears through your very core… yes that is love too. When one moves on
to the other side and the other is left in this life … it is the height
of cruelty… yet it is as it is. Do I regret loving and being loved by
my husband… even knowing this… no I do not….and I love him still…
As most things in this life… Love is a choice. A decision …a commitment.
As what you do with it, is also a choice.
Today I choose to live another day…
Today I choose to love my Husband…
Today I choose to Celebrate Valentines Day…
Today I choose to give thanks for the day…
Love is a Choice… beyond the emotion… Love is a Decision…
Mary E. Robbins
307.788.0202
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Good Morning Peeps! So much for a nap at 7:30
last night. I meandered into the bed rather than the couch… and that
was all she wrote… I remember Diesel getting up into his spot on the
bed… snuggling down into the covers… said my prayers and I was out. I did not wake up until the Pominators set off their morning howl… and this morning that was at 3:40 a.m.
No nightmares…no cold sweats and chills… just blessed sleep. I know I
dreamed something … but do not consciously remember what it was at this
point. I have not slept that long, straight through in … geez I can’t
remember when. It is usually sleep 2 to 3 hours … get up head to the
bathroom… check the stove. Check on David… Check on Mom… do what ever
needed to be done and head back to bed… in 2 to 3 hours do it all again…
Happily the wood stove still had hot coals in it as well… so
got the fire going again easily while I was running the Mastiffs and
Pominators outside for their morning potty run. Of course they all did
the yard rounds … making their security patrol… the large and the small
of it.
Then after they were all back inside… I heard Mow Mow
Tat growl… yes my cat growls… she heard a vehicle motor and the
Pominators exploded and the Mastiffs hackles and back hair went up and
they headed for the door. Some truck had gone rumbling by… probably
someone taking the gravel roads across to the railroad depot.. or a
rancher that was up taking care of cattle calving. I suppose it could
be someone not home from the bars and partying yet… but they usually do
not come back on these gravel/dirt roads. Sara and Diesel grabbed a
bite to eat… and are now back on the couch… the Pominators are back in
their beds… as for me… I am heading to the kitchen for a mug of coffee
and getting on the recumbent stationary bike for a morning peddle. I’ve
got my water… gonna get my coffee and get my peddle on…
Mary E. Robbins
307.788.0202
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RobbinsRunRanch
We had treasures today... 6 eggs... all the
hairballs taken care of... fed... watered... and biscuit treats each and
every one... I love watching them go after those treats... the house
hairballs got baked squash for treats...
Good meeting
with grief counselor... had a good visit with a girl friend as well.
Spent part of the day reading a book I had started some time ago.
Getting my food consumption back into a healthy mode as well.
It's quiet... no tv on... and none of the hairballs are barking...
The air is cool...not cold... with moisture and a hint of sweet in it.
Wonderful scent to the air. Cloud cover all day...makes me wonder if
the storm front they are forecasting is closer than they thought... The
air feels like it's waiting for something... all hushed like just before
the storm...
Sara just came in the office... and turned to go
back into the living room... she has a serious wiggle on... looking
back over her shoulder wagging her tail... doing her best grin... Diesel
is curled up on the couch...
Mow Mow Tat... gave Susie (grief
counselor) the biggest compliment today... she came out of hiding to say
hello to her... she is the first person other than David and I that Mow
Mow Tat has come out of hiding for...
All in all it has been a
good day... going to go get a cool glass of water and read some more...
then head to the recumbent bike for a ride... time to start moving... I
would like to be able to ride my regular bicycle this summer...
Mary E. Robbins
307.788.0202
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Had a bit of whole grain banana bread...and
some fresh coffee for breakfast... gave the house hairballs some baked
squash... Heading out to do ranch rounds... the sun is shining... the
wind is calm... it is a lovely 27 degrees F... supposed
to warm up to 48 today... I stepped outside today just as the sun was
coming up... with the moon still in the sky... greeted the day and gave
thanks for the sun to light the day... and the moons blessing of light
at night... it is amazing the difference starting the day with a moment
of thanks and wonder can make... may your day be filled with peace and
joy... and your night a blessing of rest...
Even though my husband has crossed over the River Styx ... he is forever my best friend... even across the veil...
"The only difference between needing more and having enough is your attitude. At any time, in any circumstance you always have the option of deciding that you are enough and that you already have enough for the moment you're in!" ~ Ralph Marston
Dear ones.... Yes You! You Are Enough!
Life is a journey...may you walk in peace...
Mary E. Robbins
307.788.0202
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