I have been away far too long.  The thought of blogging has seemed

daunting to me.  Since my illness, and now my recovery, I have

looked at life in a very different way.  Instead of trying to keep up with 

the standards that other bloggers have set, and my own previous

standards, I have decided to treat this platform as a daily diary.

A stream of consciousness if you will.  

What I have learned from facing death is to only be concerned 

about two things ... treating others kindly and to be true to 

myself.  No pretenses.  No efforts to follow trends, or compete

with others.  You will come to know me as I am.  Life is meant to

be enjoyed and shared with others, even in this age of Covid.

I hope that you will come to visit.  

Love,

Susan and Oliver

 

Oh Happy Day!

I am so very happy to tell you that the bandages on my right leg have been removed  

          and I am now on my way to a complete recovery!

Big Texas Hugs,

Susan and Oliver

 

Susan and Oliver Down the Rabbit Hole

I just want to escape from all the mania in our country today!  I wish that Oliver and

I could shrink ourselves down for the day and play in the land of miniatures!

I feel like we are headed into a full scale abyss, so I may as well grab Oliver and

go down the rabbit hole.  

The world above this rabbit hole is one filled with contradiction.  Do this, but I don't

have to do it.  Do as I say, not as I do!

Tear down all the statues and deface every monument, every grave stone

in sight!  

Destroy property, and allow citizens to be terrorized in their own cities.

Wear a mask, now don't wear a mask ... but wait, put that mask back on!

Candidates who can barely string two words together.  Don't worry about

the fact that they don't know where they are.  

Don't visit your elderly parents in assisted living, not even if they

are on their death beds.

Hide!  Hide in your homes!  Hide in your basement!

Don't notice that China is amassing an enormous naval operation.

Don't look at that ~ look over here!

What happened to all those missing children on the milk cartons?

Were they all sent to a private island visited by the rich and

famous???

For heavens sake, don't get a haircut, or work out in a gym or

go visit a favorite restaurant, or spend time with family and

friends!  

How could life down the rabbit hole possibly be any worse than

the one we have been living right here above ground?  Lewis Carrol was

a very intuitive man.  

Take care my dear friends.  Be safe and be happy any way you can

because it's a crazy world out there.

Big Texas Hugs and Lots of Love,

Susan and Oliver

Life With Oliver

This little guy has totally changed our lives for the better.  We were

so very sad after Bentley passed away.  Then came Covid, and then

my husband was laid off from his job.  David works in the oil business

and oil went down to $ 0 per barrel.  

Then Oliver came into our lives.  From the moment we brought him 

home, our hearts were filled with happiness.

This tiny little peanut with the big personality changed everything!

He's been growing and he is now 6 months old.  He had his first haircut, and

his last Parvo vaccine from the Vet.  He now weighs 3 lbs, 4 oz!  Trust me,

that is 3lbs, 4 oz of energy and fun.

He's still teething, so he is busy chewing on toys, and sometimes

our hands.  We forgive him though because he's just so darn cute!

He's my baby!

Thanks for stopping by to see us.  If you were here in person,

Oliver would give you a big kiss!

Love,

Susan and Oliver

 

Ahh ~ There's No Place Like Home for Real Comfort

So sorry to be gone for so long.  I have been so busy healing and

going to and from the hospital for treatments.  The good news is that

I am in REMISSION!    My treatments have been cut back to a

maintenance dose and I am feeling stronger day by day.  I am so

happy to be given a greater chance to enjoy life that I do not mind

sheltering at home.  

Little Oliver has been such a comfort and a blessing.  All of his

adorable little antics have brought such joy into our home once

again.  He will be five months old on August 2nd.  He's still teacup

sized ~ about 2 1/2 pounds, but full of boundless energy.

I have been enjoying fluffing the cottage once again.  It's amazing how

one misses everyday chores and the daily activities of living.  I 

really appreciate the simplest of things now. 

I have gained some weight which has made my doctors and nurses

very happy.  I am up to 95 pounds now.  I am happy with that weight

because it is my "normal" and so much better than the 78 pounds I was

just a few short months ago.  Now I won't blow away in a strong wind!

I am glad to be back.  I'll be filling you in on little Oliver's 

cute pics and stories soon.  Until next time,

Big Texas Hugs,

Susan and Oliver