We are back in the severe weather mode again. This time of year it’s one big cell after another and we can always expect a twister or two when one goes over. I was able to get out and re-pot a couple of flowers given to Becky and me on Earth Day. They are hibiscus…….one pink and one yellow. It’s the only thing I have for outside…..it’s too big of a fight to keep them watered all summer. We have two months with no rain and I’d rather not have them as to see them die off when I leave for a weekend.

I mentioned “getting out” and by that I meant the inside duties were coming along so I took leave to do something outside. Actually I am feeling better as the season goes on. A lot of things I was concerned about are taken care of so I can give my attention to finishing my decorating and work on the things to go to the Barn.

There hasn’t been much to write about as far as news. Maybe my brain has emptied everything it had to say and now I’m speechless. I have been sorry John and Becky quit writing so I’m going to try and limp ahead……they were my inspiration and now I’m writing solo.

As I sit here, little Punkin is sitting by my chair giving herself a bath. She has been such a blessing with her cute little personality. Each cat is different and I love the difference in all of them. Mandy and Sassy had been with me long enough to know me inside and out but Punkin is still learning how we do things around here. The thing I love most in a pet is when they begin to trust you.

Since all five of ours were strays that came along we had to put food out and leave. After some time studying their options they would creep closer until the smell of the food was enough to bring them in. When we brought Punkin inside she was very young and had been up against it. The bigger cats ran her off and she was just fur on bones.

With bad weather coming on I brought her in and that was so fun to watch. The soft bed, the food that never ran out, the warmth and companionship of Mandy and Sassy, she couldn’t believe her good fortune and turn of events. Then she began to turn her curiosity in my direction. Pets are so loving and smart I don’t know what I would do without their company.

I think it is wonderful that many health care providers allow pets. They bring so much love and joy with their wagging tails and inquisitive natures…….you can almost tell what they’re thinking with those bright eyes. One thing you can count on is they all like to be petted and loved……but then, I guess we humans do too, don’t we? I hear you saying………yes!

Essentially Esther