Dear Charlie,
Today started out as nothing.
I was planning to just lay around the house, not do much of anything. But to my surprise - and honestly, my pleasure - a church friend reached out and invited me to a Sunday School class fish fry.
I went.
And I’m really glad I did.
I needed that. Just being around people for a little while. I stayed just long enough for my nervous system to enjoy it… but not so long that I got overwhelmed. You would’ve been proud of that balance. I’m learning.
After that, I went to visit DQ and J over in FS for a bit.
A couple of weeks ago, DQ went to Childress, Texas to be with J while he’s working with MMR. She talked me into keeping her cat, Tux, and dog, Beaux, here at home. And lemme tell ya… that was a bit of an ordeal.
Tux has been getting diaper trained because he pees on everything. Everything. And Beaux… well, he’s easier, but both of them needed more attention than I could really give.
So today, DQ and J came to get them.
She ended up rehoming Tux so he can just be a cat again - no diapers, no restrictions. He’s going to be an outside cat now, and I think he’ll adjust just fine.
And tomorrow, they’re heading back to Texas with Beaux.
DQ’s been having a hard time lately - depressed, stressed - and Beaux is her emotional support. He’s eight years old now… so she may need another one eventually. But that’s a whole different conversation.
The Teen (though had hasn't been a teen for 15 years now) called me today too.
Just needed to vent. He had me on the phone while replacing his radiator - I couldn’t help but laugh. It reminded me of the times he’d call you, hold the phone over the engine, and you’d diagnose the problem right there. That was one of your gifts… and he never stopped being in awe of it.
Little Bird has a job now - working nights as a caregiver for a handicapped lady. So when she’s home, she’s sleeping. But she’s been subbing for me with my piano students while I’ve been working in the plants, and she’s doing a really good job.
I’m proud of her.
This week, I’m going to tag along with her a bit - just to support her and guide where needed.
As for me…
I got laid off last week from the DOW project. I’m hoping to hear something soon about the next one - maybe within a week or two.
In the meantime, I’ve signed up for Spark, Instacart, and DoorDash. Between those, a little in-home massage, and piano lessons, I should be able to stay afloat until the next project comes along.
I’m figuring it out, Charlie.
Oh, and I don’t know if I told you…
Roo and her boyfriend, A, moved to Portland, Oregon.
Can you believe that?
They just… went. No real plan other than, “We’ve got enough money for a hotel for a while. We’ll find jobs when we get there. Then we’ll find an apartment.”
I don’t know whether to admire that or worry about it.
Probably both.
So that was my day.
Nothing big. Nothing dramatic.
Just life.
Tomorrow, I’ll go to church, spend some time with my brother, and I might start getting the car ready for camping. I haven’t decided yet.
I wish you were here so we could go together.
I wish I could feel your arms around me just one more time.
I miss you.
Love you always,
Me
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