Who Is My Rock?

Who is the one person I can count on to be there for me? As I was sitting in the living room, on the recliner, alternating between chills and sweating thanks to this never-ending fever, I got to thinking, who is my rock?

I am there for so many people. I do things for people because I like to, and I treat people the way I'd want to be treated. It's the way I was taught. Apparently, not everyone was taught that way. I think for now on, I will treat people the way they treat me.

I can see how well that will work tho. People will just call me a bitch.

I don't always ask for help. I believe that the people closest to me ought to know when I need someone. If they don't, that's not my problem. I always know when someone needs something just by the way they interact with me. And, by being aware of everything that is going on with that person. 

Do you know who is there for me when I need someone? My grandfather. My grandfather who has been gone for almost 30 years comes each and every time I need someone, and even when I don't :-)

I certainly can't forget my dearest friend from NY! My soul sister. She listens to me complain, helps me to put things into perspective gently, and is there for the good things, too. And for that, I can't thank her enough.

Love is a verb. An action. Not a feeling or emotion.. Not a tingling sense you get or a noun you can "fall into." Loving someone requires, dare I say it, work on your part. That's why it's so hard for people who are lazy. Loving is a verb. 

By Anonymous

 Sometimes the strongest people in the morning are the people who cried all night.

Not sure who wrote that, either. Found it on a quote forum.

 I know it seems like I'm this strong person who can get though anything, but inside I'm fragile. I've had so many things thrown at me, and each one has only made a crack. What I'm afraid of is shattering.

Unkown

 

More ponchos

I made 10 ponchos yesterday while waiting for my darling daughter to get finished with her pony, as she calls that beast. I like the pink one with the purple corsage the best. Right this moment, Sisco is wearing a pink one that has 3 deep red felt heart buttons on it. I made it for Valentines Day, but since she has a bunch of new feathers, I wanted her to have something on pronto.

We've been taking a shower almost every morning. I shower, she takes a steam bath. Then after our shower, I take her poncho off so she can preen. She loves that! But, today we were running errands and I wanted her to have something on while we were gone. So, I grabbed the first poncho that I saw. Oh well, she looks adorable anyway! Unfortunately, I did not get any pics of this poncho. But, I did get some of the other ponchos I made. Plus a picture of her new feathers!!!

                   And, a picture of her in her Christmassy poncho!

Blah!

I'm not doing so well on my nanowrimo. I only have 440 words. And, Sisco is just as naked as ever. But...at least I have 440 words! That's more than what I had before! So what if Sisco is naked? At least she is happy! Maybe a little chilly, but happy!

Two Weeks From Hell

My family has had the worst 2 weeks imaginable! We lost the patriarch member of my husband's family after a lengthy illness. It wasn't a complete surprise, however death is never welcomed or expected.

On top of losing my husband's grandfather, my 95 year old grandmother fell and broke her femur bone and had to have surgery to fix it. Since she had a hip replacement surgery less than 5 years ago, it wasn't as simple as putting in a few screws. She had to have a plate, some screws, and wire to hold it in place! She is such a trooper and came through the surgery with flying colors!

All of this has affected Sisco. Her new shoulder feathers are gone. Her leg feathers are gone, there is a tail feather on the floor next to her cage, and she did nothing but yank and pull feathers out last evening while we were cuddling. Needless to say, she is pissed at me! 

Grumpy Gus!

Sissy is very grumpy. Who could blame her tho. Last week at this time, she was all tucked into bed. Daylight savings is hard on our babies. But...at least she still has all her new feathers!!!

Dare I say It?

This morning, Sisco still had her new feathers on her shoulders and the ones on her chest are still there! Today's plans are to give her a bath and to get her to eat some scrambled eggs. We're not going to be home much today, but while I am home, I will make sure to give her one on one attention. 

New Feathers!!

Sissy has new feathers on her shoulders and 2 coming in on her chest! Yes, I am celebrating these feathers even though I know that they won't stay for very long. It's an accomplishment, no matter how tiny! :-)