Category Archives: Family

Kinda Christmasy

Posted on 12/24/2015 by Jenny

We got our tree from Minnesota Bob Sunday before last but I didn’t have much interest in decorating with stress and worry and then sorrow for papa.  Christmas Eve arrived and the tree was still naked. I pulled the ornaments … Continue reading →

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Rituals and grief

Posted on 12/21/2015 by Jenny

I hope we have papas service soon. I need the ritual of grieving to help me handle these emotions. Most fulfilling grieving process ever was when I helped wash and prepare the body of a dear friend. It was an … Continue reading →

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Goodbye, papa

Posted on 12/20/2015 by Jenny

Goodbye papa. I have good memories of you.

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Waiting

Posted on 12/19/2015 by Jenny

Christmas shopping with Scott, waiting to hear that my father has died. Strange juxtaposition of emotions. I’m happy Elizabeth and I were fortunate enough spend time with him at Thanksgiving.

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Tunnel and Roscoe

Posted on 12/14/2015 by Jenny

Roscoe had a heck of a good time last night. I pulled out the play tunnel, thinking he would be too large to fit. He had such a grand time zipping thru, lolling around on his back gnawing the cat … Continue reading →

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Piano

Posted on 12/12/2015 by Jenny

Elizabeth participated in her first musical recital this afternoon. She was first of perhaps a dozen students. 45 minutes of lovely Christmas and classical music, from children her age to young ladies and young men on the cusp of adulthood. … Continue reading →

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EKA and Grandpa Owen

Posted on 12/12/2015 by Jenny

Elizabeth and her grandpa having a final visit. It took her a few days to completely get over her fear of him. She needed extra comfort the first week and then it got to be old hat to hop in … Continue reading →

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Up to ears

Posted on 10/04/2015 by Jenny

We are up to our ears in puppies, new boiler, toddler and projects. Insulation happens Tuesday, then ventilation. We hope to be up for air soon.

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Busy

Posted on 09/28/2015 by Jenny

Elizabeth is playing at being a puppy often. Today she wanted to be ‘stacked’ and photographed like the real puppies. A friend came over and helped do puppy pictures. Scott installed a hanging lamp in Elizabeth’s room. It is super … Continue reading →

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Fall bounty

Posted on 09/20/2015 by Jenny

Elizabeth and I harvested the garden tonight. Blama, Blampa and the dogs helped. There are a few more tomatoes on the way, and corn. The plot is about done though. There were a few beans and peas that might be … Continue reading →

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