He’s Probably In Heaven

 Today while taking my walk I met a woman named Shelly. She too was taking a walk but with her little dog, Buttercup. I gave her dog a treat that I carry in my pocket to give to dogs that I meet as I walk. So Shelly and I made small talk and then I realized that Buttercup was a dog I was introduced to as Butter by his dad Keith. I met Keith when I first moved to this house. He was a double leg amputee who drove around the neighborhood on his scooter device. He was a very pleasant man that I took to right away. We would chit chat on many days. He liked to talk, and I liked listening to him talk.

I was sad to learn from Shelly that Keith passed away back in June. Shelly asked my name and informed me that Keith would come home and talk about his friend Sandy..  that made me smile. I’m sure he’s in heaven. I’m glad I got to meet his wife. She says she’s doing okay.

Wednesday

 I quit nursing. I’ve been a licensed nurse for 40 years. This past March I resigned from my job. I was finished. I couldn’t keep up with it anymore. The load was so incredibly heavy. It was impossible. It felt so good to leave it behind. I didn’t even re-new my license this year.

 I’m not sure what I will do from here on. I will figure it all out I guess. 

For now I’m getting ready for the Christmas holiday. The house is decorated and looks warm and cozy. I finished wrapping the gifts yesterday except I still have a few bows to apply. I worked on my Christmas dinner menu the past couple of days, and My Christmas cards are ready to be mailed. I’m looking forward to celebrating my adult children.

I continue to walk everyday. I think I’m on my 80 th consecutive day. I love it. It gets me out of the house and some of the time interacting with neighbors. But mostly I love all the animals I meet. They’re so cute.