In the Know ....

"Hello it's me.  I've thought about us for a long long time ....."

 

:-)

 

How are YOU? For yes, that lyric is SO true, I have thought about us for a long long time.  How we have shared life moments for so many years, how you have been here for so many years, how much you mean to me, how much you have graced my life. Forever thankful for you - even when I am not "here."

 

I just wanted you to know that.  

And also please know that I KNOW I have fallen way short in doing right by you and you know who you are.  There are beautiful emails that I have answered thankfully and immediately in heart but not in words; paintings that I have lovingly painted for you in heart but not on canvases; precious blogs that belong to precious you that I have visited in heart but not on computer screen; and on and on and on........


I am so sorry for being absent here.  Here - my home base; my extension of my whole self; my online home away from home.  Please forgive me and thank you for loving me as you do.  

Let's see .... what is new?  Mom is finally home from being away from her home for a month!  Her aortic heart valve replacement surgery went well but she developed pnuemonia and remained in ICU for one week and then was moved to another hospital floor for one week, then to a rehab for two weeks. She will have a visiting home nurse for awhile, but we are expecting for her to be just fine. And she is as beautiful as always!  Summer Lynn is growing by leaps and bounds and is as precious as ever, says this very biased grandmother! She is really the most special of special lights in my life!  And she loves to twirl and twirl and twirl  :-)  Saylor Eveyln? Oh. My. Gosh.  She is adorable adorable adorable!  (bias card played yet again but it is so true!) She is cooing; rolling over; infatuated with her feet; and smiles constantly!  And I mean constantly!  How I wish you could see them both. Maggie is Maggie and I am SO thankful for that.  It is hot here.  And humid.  And we can just put that on repeat now until, what - late September?  But Daisy Cottage shines ... and the blooms bloom and I love every bit of it.  The lake is beautiful with the baby swans growing up and the mamas fluffing their feathers as they enjoy their summer time break.  Papa Goose is my angel.  I see him every day. For some reason, there has not been any ducklings since the very early ones and so he has not been able to tend to them and I can see that loss in his body language.  To any HUMAN who feels that animals do not feel - well, all I can say is you are wrong.  He feels and I feel it too.  His eyesight is also getting worse, due to his battles with herons in defense of his babies.  Sigh.  I am watching him and doing all that I can for him .... our goose who lives in the wild but so in our hearts.  He lets me pet him now, over and over.  And over and over I do.

 

So now you are in the know .... of the wee snippets of my life that make up my life along with so much more.  As much as I can multi-task, I tend to be 150% in the NOW before me.  Where I am needed - I am there .... and sometimes days and months go by.  

 

But YOU are always with me.  

 

I love you,
Kim

Comments

[Red Rose Alley]

I am glad to hear all is well. Summer Lynn looks so carefree twirling in her dress, and the new baby is precious. I love her sweet smile. I have a bit of exciting news - Jess is having a baby, and I'm going to be a grandmother. Her and husband found out Friday that it is a GIRL!

Enjoy all the summer days to come. It's very hot here, almost like a heat wave. I'm so glad your mom is healing and doing well. Thinking of you and sending lots of love, dear Kim

~Sheri

*hello Maggie. You are, indeed, one of the cutest dogs I've seen.

[Patty]

I know exactly how you feel sweet Kim. My blog is sadly neglected with that siren instagram and all her instant gratification and ease wooing me constantly. It's so good to hear your momma is well. Mine has just turned 73 and in good health and for that Ian so thankful. Summer Lynn is a breath of fresh air and your new wee one is adorable. As always it's so good to hear from you here. Take care

[Connie]

Just so glad to hear that all is well at your home. Didn't realize your mother had health issues but happy to hear she is on the mend. Yes, we have all messed you so much but I figured you were busy with helping your daughter with Saylor and Summer. They both are so precious and I know your heart is over flowing with love for all of them. Time changes when grandbabies enters your life. Enjoy every minute because they grow so fast. Maggie is looking good too. Love you.

[Vee]

Like a breath of fresh air to hear from you and see your lovely photos...the children so adorable, the cottage, and Papa Goose. How remarkable that he allows you to pet him. You comfort him and he comforts you. 💛

So glad that your mother is doing so much better and is home. What a blessing.

Love to you...

[G from GA]

So good to hear from you with all of your lovely images and newsy post. I'm so happy to hear your mother is home and on the mend. What a scary episode. And I'm sad for Papa Goose's failing eyesight and his missing new ducklings to protect. How dear that he lets you pet and comfort him.

Your granddaughters are both beautiful and lucky to have their Birdie nearby.

We have a break from the heat and humidity for a few days this week and we are enjoying every minute of it. With July around the corner, we'll be back to normal summer weather soon.

Hope you had a wonderful birthday last week. You had so much to celebrate, didn't you?

[Deidra]

I missed you while you were away. I'm happy to hear that your mother is improving. Your little granddaughters are adorable. Being a grandmother is such a wonderful privilege. You are so loved in this community of online friends. Isn't it wonderful that distance doesn't have to separate hearts? Thank you for your beautiful photos and encouraging words.

[Trish]

Oh G'day you've been missed here!
so good to hear from you Kim. This made my week :) the Grandbabies are both so Precious and growing so fast. I also didn't know that your Mum wasn't well, I'll be keeping her in my Prayers.
We've had a very mild winter here up until 2 days ago when the chill factor really kicked in. I'm 2 months post a back surgery and I'm not that fond of going to the pool to do my hydrotherapy in the winter even though it's heated. It's the getting out of the water and freezing that kills me, so bring on Spring I say. Awww Papa Goose I'm sure he's an Angel xx
I Love you too!! xoox ;) take care Kim xo

[Renee]

I love your pictures. Your granddaughters are precious. So glad to hear your mother is doing well. Hope she continues to recover with no problems.

Poor Papa Goose.

We have been getting rain so everything is so green and the flowers are blooming everywhere.

[Sharon Reid]

I am sure most of us completely understand when the posts are a little far apart. Sometimes life gets busy, for good reasons and bad. Just know we are all thinking of you and appreciate your beautiful posts when we get them. Your granddaughters are absolutely beautiful, I don't think you are being biased at all. I have a daughter getting married this summer, so I will be waiting (un)patiently to be blessed with a grandbaby. I am an animal lover, I have two sweet dogs of my own, but I do look at god's other creatures a little differently because of your sweet pictures. I can't say that I have ever been as touched by a goose as much as I have from Papa. Keep sending us what you can when you can, my wonderful friend whom I have never met but feel that I know.

[rue]

My dear sweet wonderful friend... you have been missed, but I know you love me, as I love you. It was wonderful to hear from you though. I'm glad your mom is okay and that life has just kept you busy. All I want is for you to be happy and it seems you are, especially with those two adorable girls.

I was thrilled to see Daisy Cottage and Miss Maggie. I miss them so. Please give her kisses from me :)

Love you very much,
rue

[jeannette]

So nice to get this up-date this morning! Your grands are too cute.
Enjoy!

[Donna Meeker]

Beautiful girls!!!

[Jennifer Wallace]

I too have been absent. So much of life going on. But trying to get back in step with many loves in my life. Painting, creating and blogging. Time is indeed flying by.
Missed visiting here. You are always such an inspiration.
Take care of your loved ones.

[judy]

Absolutely beautiful granddaughters! Always great to see Maggie too.

[judy]

Beautiful little granddaughters.....you are blessed. Good to see Daisy Cottage and Maggie again too!!

[Terri]

Looked today to see if I had missed a recent post... I do hope all is well !!!! The "Grands" are precious !!!!! Blessings to you and yours Kim !!

[Beth K.]

No need to apologize. We are just grateful for what you are able to share. It must be a bittersweet ecstasy of sorts petting Papa Goose as he is getting older. What an honor he has given you...but you have earned his love. Peace and Happy trails...

[Trish]

Hi Kim,
just called in to say Hi :) I can see that you are so busy juggling your many hats. I hope everything is good in your world and your Mum is getting stronger day by day.
Love you xox :)

[Mary]

Sometimes life gets in the way of our life's. It seems that way
with me right now.
Just dropping by to say HI and hope things are going OK for you.
See you soon.
Hugs from MO!

[Red Rose Alley]

Kim, I just heard 'Moon River' on your Instagram and saw the red rose. Just wanted to tell you how special you are. That song means the world to me. And it came on at just the right time. Thank you, dear one. Your Instagram pics are heartwarming and unique, I love them.

~Sheri

[Red Rose Alley]

I just sent you a comment about the "moon river" song on your Instagram, but it may not have went through. That song means so much to me, and the red rose made me smile. You are so very special, Kim. : )

Wishing you beautiful September days.

love, ~Sheri

[jeannette]

Thinking of you today and hope you and your family are safe from these horrific storms.

Take care

[Connie]

Hi Kim,
I have been thinking of you so much and wondered if you and your family are okay. I know "life" gets in the way of posting and you have a lot of wonderful things going on with your grandkids and I am sure you are enjoying every minute of them. Just wanted to say you are missed and hope everyone is happy and healthy. Sending you ((((hugs)))).

[Terri]

Wishing you well during this Fall season..... although .. since I live in the Sunshine State.. just like you do.. it's really hard to tell that summer has ended and fall is here... Hope all is well with you and your precious family.......

[Beth Fava]

Hi Kim,
I wonder if you have any idea how much you are missed; your beautiful inspiration and soul. I know that I am not alone in prayerful thoughts for you and your family. I have spent the last hour looking back at your blogs, and am finding myself tearful with the words, photos and music. I have recently become a Grandmother myself, to a gentle and sweet baby girl who will grow up calling me her "Gigi". She is just one of the many blessings in my life. Although I have long been a silent follower, I just wanted you to know that you have been one of the great blessings in my life and I miss you and your light. I don't even know if you will see this message, but I felt that I had to offer it to you. I pray that you are well, happy and continue to bless and be blessed. <3
~Beth~