Thursday, December 10, 2009

Hibernation




Cozy, grey, soft days of December. The sun never fully rises in the sky and so it seems that nothing ever fully awakens. That is how I feel-locked away in my warm studio away from the outside world. I'm feeling better today, drinking tea and up and about. Although that is not too far. My mind feels slow and sluggish as if it is in hibernation. I am much more aware of the little things and can spend much time studying a necklace given as a gift, or a leaf floating on a frozen lake, discovering a spark plug among my garden stones. Before I realize it the day is past and the sleepy sun is setting in the west, getting dark at 4pm and it seems like it never got daylight. I'm enjoying this time of rest and relaxing with it knowing that it will pass just like the seasons and that soon I'll feel energized and full of life.

9 comments:

  1. What a beautiful post, Lorrie....I feel the same...

    thank you for checking in on Buddy..Julie is emailing me about every hour checking on him too...you guys are the BEST !

    he took his medicine and slept through the night..but now not eating too much...back to the vet this morning for blood work and x rays...x rays were just as she thought...collaphed trachea..but said she has seen worse..heart and lungs looked good...no tumors...waiting for the blood work results tomorrow...but I am still a basketcase..so worried...
    isn't Penny a poodle...have you ever heard of this or been faced with it?

    Glad to hear you're feeling better...

    Just sitting here on the couch..holding Buddy..crying....

    I did manage to make a chicken pie...trying to do something....

    i'll check back later...

    Love,
    Kary and Buddy
    xxx

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  2. I so agree! I too enjoy the winter months, especially once the holiday rush is over. January and February are perfect hibernation months before the flurry of activity that spring brings!

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  3. Thanks Lorrie..maybe I am over-reacting..I've been on the computer all day..it does look as though it can be managed..and I bet you're right..the vicoden..no appetite....

    I am trying to give him the vicoden just at night.....whewwww......

    Love,
    Kary and Buddy
    xxx

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  4. What a lovely post, Lorrie! I know just how you feel, having had a hibernation sort of day as well. However, I did manage to bake some cookies, which helped with the Christmas feeling since we still haven't decorated anything! Again...loved your photos! Glad you are feeling better!! Hugs, Silke

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  5. Lorrie..your support has helped get me though a very difficult time...and I appreciate it more than you will ever know...

    He did eat that chicken....and I feel better now....

    You are a true friend and a wonderful,kind person...

    Sending love...

    Kary and Buddy

    xxx

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  6. Keep resting and feel better soon. Love that cute necklace.

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  7. Wonderful post and photos, Lorrie! Ist that necklace from Nina?
    But you are obviously doing some rescue work while you hibernate, supporting Kary during her crisis. Hope Buddy will be better soon.

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  8. Lorrie....we got good news on the blood work this morning..she said everything looks good...just need to manage the cough..he is sleeping like a baby right now...

    once again..your support and concern and kind words means the world to me and helped to get me through a difficult time....you're such a kind and caring person and I am lucky to have you as a friend..

    stay warm and cozy today...

    Love,
    kary and buddy
    xxx

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  9. what a lovely thoughtful post. I don't think of frozen ponds in California.

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