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Sunday, 19 October 2014

Blog To The Future.

The past three months have left me in a state of flux.  "What the flux is going on?"  I thought to myself more times than I care to mention.
I'm so far out of the blogging loop that the loops have loops and I'm going loopy just thinking about all the loops I've missed.
The past three months have been a time of much upheaval.  Physically and emotionally.  Major changes in my personal life, my son's personal life and yes, the life of Penny the Jack Russell dog and modest internet superstar!

My son was originally supposed to move into his own home on August 18.  Then it became September 19, then September 26 and finally, yes finally, on Wednesday, October 15, my son moved into his home.  That would be the day he came over to my new home to take Penny back to his new home.

Three months of uncertainty, of all consuming worry about my son's predicament, came to an end.  No more of him living in limbo at my ex wife's home. Wednesday night I sat alone in the quietness of solitude.  Solitude that also brought a revelation.  The knowing that despite the new void, the depressive, debilitating environment I had experienced, was now starting to vanish.  The dull fog dissipated.  I knew that my son, indeed, that I had coped very well.  I was proud of him.  I was proud of myself.  My little Tristan, now a young adult, embracing the independence he'd craved with with every ounce of his adventurous dreams.

Now, both our new lives begin.  A sense of loss and yet a sense of a gain for us both.  A harmonious balance awaits.  This I know.  A fresh start.  A new magic.

Sensitivity, being finely tuned, did bring on one of the worst bouts of depression I've ever known.  Yet the depression was all about caring, of concern, of love.






















It's time to go Blog To The Future.  I'm glad to be back.  Thank you for all the support, the caring I've received from so many sources in the background.  You have touched my heart.

114 comments:

  1. Welcome back!! Here's to a brighter future :)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mmm3KTa601s

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    1. Hey Kim,

      Now that I've turned into Vinnie Barbarino, I thank you! :)

      Hugs,

      Gary :)

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  2. Gaaaaary!!!! We've missed you SO MUCH!!!!!

    I'm so sorry for the hardship… but I hope you know that all of us out here look at you as such a strong, strong person… I'm SO glad that the fog has left… I hope it stays away… we need your brilliance in our lives. You really do make a difference and we love knowing you so very much!

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    1. Hey Morgan,

      Why thank you kindly. It's good to be missed! :)

      The trying circumstances, the juggling of emotions, has started to calm down. I was so absorbed in my son's well being that everything else went to the wayside. I shall do my utmost to be proactive interest from now on. You are a marvel, Morgan.

      Hugs,

      Gary :)

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  3. Wow, that's been a long haul indeed. Glad there is finally some resolution to the worries that have hemmed you in. Here's to the future!

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    1. Hi Ian,

      Its been a crazy three months. My son and I seem to have now got things more settled. It has been riddled with bureaucratic incompetence. No surprise there.

      Thank you, kind sir

      Gary

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    1. Hey Dizzy-Dick,

      It's good to be back and thank you, kind sir.

      Gary

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  5. Hurray! You are back, and on a road to building in a new place!

    I know you cannot see me, but I am doing an arm wave, saying "WooooHoooo!"

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    1. Hi Susan,

      Thank you and the road is paved with positive routes.

      *Waves* back and thank you, dear Susan.

      Gary

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  6. Welcome back. You have been missed so badly by so many of us.
    I am sorry that you had to endure yet another bout of depression, and so very glad that you made it through.
    We are as proud of you as you are of Tristan.

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    1. Hi Sue,

      Thank you for your kind words, Sue.

      The bout of depression was all part of my sensitivity worrying about my son. I maintained the positive visualisation of that better time ahead.

      Thank you for such a thoughtful response, dear friend.

      Gary

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  7. I'm glad to hear everything is finally sorted so that you can all move forward. Glad to have you back too. I hope Penny settles well and doesn't miss you too much. I'm sure there will be lots of visiting going on.
    I love your new header, that splash of sunshine highlighting the tree tops and the mid distance.

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    1. Hi River,

      Thank you and a big sigh of relief that the situation is finally starting to settle down. I have been going over to my son's new place and taking Penny for regular walks. My son is away at work for several hours a day.

      Thanks for liking my new header. A glorious, ever changing view out my windows.

      Thank you, dear River.

      Gary

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  8. Good to see you Gary. Hopefully all will continue in quietude, peace, and smiles.

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    1. Hi dolorah,

      Thank you and delighted to be seen :) I'm drinking in the calming ambience of a more relaxed, positive environment. Thank you for your kind words.

      Gary

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  9. Glad Tristan and Penny are settled, and you're back "in the loop!" Things just haven't been the same without you. Many fests have come and gone without your mild-mannered blogfest-bashing antics. I'm proud of you for coming out of these troublesome times, stronger than ever! Best of luck to Tristan in his new place, and I hope you're enjoying your new digs, Gary!

    Julie

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    1. Hi Julie,

      Thank you and my son and I are starting to get settled in our new lives. We should have an "Out of the Loop" blog fest! Yay to that, NOT! :)

      Ah yes, this has been an incredibly difficult time. Yet, we do learn from the experience. I'm digging my new digs!

      Gary :)

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    1. Hi Eileen,

      Thank and surely but slowly, I'm nearly back.

      Gary :)

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  11. I know that sigh of relief when things finally work! Good for you and Tristan too. So will Penny do guest post? Glad you're back. :)

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    1. Not quite fully back - yet - are we darling? xxx

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    2. Hey Dixie,

      I'm getting there! Of course, um being so gosh darned popular n'stuff, it's taking me ages to work through all this commenting and working my way over to all those amazing blogs such as yours. Yes, Penny will be guest "pawsting." She's a good dog.

      Nice to see you so perky, Dixie! :)

      Gary xxx

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    3. Thank you for stopping over the rainbow. xxx

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    4. Ah Dixie,

      Always good to go somewhere over the rainbow and see the birds of hope that embrace you in your new adventure :)

      Gary x :)

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  12. Great post and a relief to read. On-wards and upwards good sir! *beams and hugs*

    if this posts twice take my stutter out please heh

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    1. Hi Michelle,

      You are way too kind, my dear friend :) Beam me up to the land of hugs....

      It only posted once. Here I am desperately trying to catch up. Yikes.....

      Thank you,

      Gary :) x

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  13. Welcome back and good luck with the new beginnings :-) x

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    1. Hi Teresa,

      Thank you for the welcome back and the new beginnings. Looks like it's taking some time to get my momentum going. Took almost a week to reply. Oops....

      Gary :) x

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  14. Wonderful to hear he finally got to move into his own place. Your lives can begin anew now.

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    1. Hey Alex,

      Thank you and during this new phase in his life, he still manages to use my washing machine! New beginnings and new adventures. Now, if only I could find a bit more time to blog....Oops....

      Gary

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  15. And we've been loopy without you. So glad you are back with us and that everything eventually worked out. Congrats to Tristan for having his very own first adult home. Now you have your fresh start....may it lead to good things.

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    1. Hi Delores,

      It seems my loopy loops loopiness is still sort of happening. Not back as much as I'd like to me. It's almost a week since I posted. Yikes. Still, the fresh start for my son, for myself, brings on a reflective positive moment. Thank you, dear Delores.

      Gary :)

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  16. So glad to hear that all three of you are finally settled - here's to a new start :) Love the bright new header too, those autumn colours are gorgeous :)

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    1. Hi Tigermouse,

      Thank you for your kind words. A new start for us all. New adventures and new hopes :) It's a magical ever-changing view out my windows.

      Have a lovely rest of your weekend, my kind friend.

      Gary :)

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  17. Gary, glad he's settled in his own place. May you all get settled in your new loops.

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    1. Hi Diane,

      Thanks and it's a relief to know he is starting to move on with his life. I think I might have to jump through a few more loops before things are more settled.

      Have a nice Sunday, Diane.

      Gary :)

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  18. So glad that you are back and are feeling better. What a rough time but it's behind you now! Although I'm sure you miss Penny very much. I love the new header picture. Fall's a great time of year.

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    1. Hi JoJo,

      Thank you and I'm slowly coming around to getting even better. It's still a bit of a rough, hectic time. Thankfully not as bad as it was. As you now know, I see Penny lots and take her for walks. Such resplendent fall colours :)

      Have a wonderful Sunday, dear lady.

      Gary :)

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  19. I missed you. Good to have you back on board, Remember to go 88 miles per hour and press the right button. The dull fog dissipated... I'm glad to hear that. You know I wish you all the best.

    Blue

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    1. Hey Blue,

      Not quite back on board as I had hoped. A bit of a false start. However, I am speeding along the positive highway. Thank you for your kind comment, my fine friend.

      Gary :)

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  20. Hi Gary - I am so pleased to read the uncertainty is over ... and now to settle in to a life of your own. I sincerely hope Penny will be happy in her new place ... but so importantly the two of you will be able to move on with your own lives and you can both have your independence again ...

    All the very best and with lots of thoughts - Hilary

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    1. Hi Hilary,

      Most of the uncertainty is over. Of course, my son is having some teething problems as he discovers the wonders of bureaucracy. Penny is adjusting to my son's place. The adjustments have been quite the upheaval in so many ways. Just when I thought I could get back to blogging, a few more aggravations arose. Still, never mind, we are getting there.

      Thank you, Hilary. Hope you had a lovely weekend.

      Gary

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  21. Hi Gary. You leave an absolutely unfillable gap when you are not around! So good to have you back making us laugh and cry in equal measure.
    Continuing my new experiment of naming the music I am listening to while posting or commenting - right now it's: R Kelly's 'I beleive I can Fly'. Listen on You Tube: here
    CLICK HERE for Bazza’s fabulous Blog ‘To Discover Ice’

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    1. Hi Barry,

      Such a thoughtful, kind comment, good sir. I just wish I could get more momentum happening. Moving has been more of an aggravation than even I thought it might be.

      Dude, I'm flying along with you.

      Cheers,

      Gary :)

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  22. I'm so happy you're back. I'm glad things are settling.

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    1. Hi Medeia,

      Thank you, dear lady. The settling is taking a bit longer than anticipated. Not quite up to speed. Oops. Thanks for your nice comment.

      Gary :)

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  23. Happy to see you back, Gary. I hope you will look forward to a calmer time emotionally and physically.

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    1. Hi Suzanne,

      Thank you. It's getting calmer in so many ways. I'm still not back into the groove as I'm helping my son and Penny settle into their new place.

      Hope you had a nice weekend, Suzanne.

      Gary :)

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  24. So glad to see you back! I'm looking forward to your posts. Happy Sunday!

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    1. Hi Martha,

      I thank you for that. Happy Sunday to you, one week later. Still not quite ready to get back to regular posting.

      Gary :)

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  25. Welcome back to the blogland shack. Glad everything finally got in order and new adventures in life can begin

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    1. Hey Pat in the Hatt,

      Almost on track in the blogland shack. The new adventures are having some interesting twists and turns from which we learns. Thank you, kind sir.

      Gary :)

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  26. Like all above I am glad to see you back in cyberspace Mr G. I hope things go as planned for a bit.. . . .

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    1. Hi Rob,

      My good friend, I thank you and all my cyberspace friends. I'm not as back as I'd hoped to be. It looks like about another week of disruption. Oh well, hope your weekend was good, Rob.

      Gary :)

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  27. Can't fully express how glad I am that you're back. Just wasn't working without you, my dear friend. I knew it would all turn out okay. But that doesn't make living it any easier, I'm sure. Big sigh of relief, eh.

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    1. Hi Joylene,

      Thank you very much, dear Joylene. I'm not quite back. Still have a few situations to sort out with my son. It's a huge learning curve for him. I shall soon be, I assure you, be more proactive and dazzle you with one of my amazing comments on your blog, eh! :)

      Gary

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  28. I am glad you are back.

    I might have shared this with you before but have you ever read anything on the Highly Sensitive Person? It has helped me a lot to know what I am the way that I am.

    http://www.hsperson.com/test/highly-sensitive-test/



    http://ditchingthedog.wordpress.com/

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    1. Hi Birdie,

      Thank you for that.

      Yes, my kind friend, you did share that link with me before. I am a highly sensitive person for what I like to think are mostly altruistic reasons. It's finding that emotional balance.

      Be well and thanks again, Birdie.

      Gary :)

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  29. It's nice to see you again. I love the name Tristan.

    Love,
    Janie

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    1. Hi Janie,

      Thank you and nice to see you. Tristan is a very nice name :)

      Gary

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    2. When it comes to sons, Tristan is probably a much better name than Isolde....

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    3. Indeed, my friend, rhymeswithplague. I have a brother named, Gerhardt.

      Gary

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  30. So good to see you my friend, and I'm really glad things are settling down for you too!

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    1. Hi M.J.,

      And it's good to see you, dear lady. Thanks and the settling down is nearly complete :)

      Gary

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  31. A fresh start seldom comes without a few bumps along the way. Now that most of the dust has settled, you can begin anew. We are all happy that you, Tristan and Penny got through this most unnerving move and are back in Blogland.

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    1. Hi Arleen,

      A fresh start and an eventual positive tonic. The bumps and the potholes have been quite the trial. The new adventure has almost begun. My son and Penny need to adjust a bit more in his new home. This has made me absent again from blogland. Will be back soon.

      Thank you, Arleen.

      Gary

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  32. Delighted to see the oh-so-popular-one back in the loop!

    Albeit, I am sorry to hear that you have been down. Not surprising. Moving is stressful at the best of times. But when you've got a son to consider, and a modest internet star no less, your stress levels are invariably tripled.


    Here's to a bright new future, Gary!

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    1. Gidday Wendy,

      Ah yes, oops to the loops. Note it has taken a week to actually reply to your good self.

      Your intuition is spot on. In fact, the moving situation is still ongoing as I help Tristan and Penny settle in.

      I'm savouring the ideals of that bright new future :)

      Hope you had a peaceful weekend, dear Wendy.

      Gary

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  33. Glad it's all over now. Now you should perhaps get yourself a Jack Russell companion, a friend for when Penny is not there and a pal for her when she is.

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    1. Hi Jo,

      Judging by my lengthy delay in replying, it appears that the settling in for my son and I, is still not there. I would rather not have a companion Jack Russell as I'm now living in an apartment. However, I'm going to have to look after Penny for the next week because my son is working through the night.

      Thank you, Jo. Hope you had a nice weekend.

      Gary

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  34. Three thousand cheers for you and Tristan.
    So glad you're back - in all ways. We love you.

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    1. Hi Robyn,

      Thanks for all those cheers for us, dear friend.

      Unfortunately, I'm not quite as back as I wanted to be. Much love to you, Robyn.

      Gary :)

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  35. So happy to see your return, in more ways than one!!!

    Congratulations and happy blogging!

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    1. Hi Yolanda,

      I'm very glad to see you, dear Yolanda. Remember, you are a marvel! :)

      It has been a false start back to blogging. Oops and hopefully I shall actually return very soon.

      Hugs,

      Gary :)

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    2. I did that more than once, life does move fast, then slow, then fast again. I just do what I can do - no more stressing - that's an order - for both of us! LOL
      Be well, be happy, relax and smile - everyone will wonder why!

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  36. Glad that all things are moving onward and upward! It will take another period of adjustment for you now, but having that peace around you will definitely help. Best wishes.

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    1. Hey Jemi,

      You have got that right about the adjustment process. A few more situations need to be ironed out. I thank you for the best wishes, dear Jemi.

      Hope you had a lovely weekend, eh.

      Gary :)

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  37. Crap happens. I've got a shite load happening to me, myself. To top it off, my car has died.

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    1. Hey Shelly,

      Shit happens. I hope you get encouragement as you go through a load of crap. Here's to your car getting a new life.

      Nice to see you, Shelly. You are the bestest! :)

      Gary

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  38. I'm glad everything has FINALLY all come together and worked out well for everyone! What a ton o' crap they put you through, eh? Exhale, relax, enjoy your new beginnings -- best wishes to you all.

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    1. Hi Debra,

      Almost finding the new adventures are coming together. A few extra tons of crap have been dropped my way. Sigh and this appears to have been a false start post.

      Thank you for the best wishes, dear Debra.

      Gary :)

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  39. Best wishes Gary, and Im very pleased you are back and ready to blog to the future!

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    1. Hi Rose,

      Thank you for the best wishes, dear lady. Due to some ongoing situations, I'm not as back as I'd hope to be. Oh well, maybe soon :)

      Gary :)

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  40. Soooo incredibly happy to have you back and I LOVE the positive and uplifting tone that is leaping off of the screen!!! Onward and upward and YAY for Tristan and YAY for YOU!

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    1. Hi Caren,

      Oops and I wish I was even more back. You might have noticed yet another absence. Thanks and yes, I stay positive even during the most trying of times. Thanks for the YAYS, my lovely friend. See you soon....

      Gary :)

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  41. You know what I adore about you, Gary? The ability to see the silver lining in everything and keep pushing forward. I'm glad the fog of depression has left you. I'm also glad your son made it into his new home. It's amazing how fast they grow up, isn't it?

    Elsie

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    1. Hi Elsie,

      How adorable of you, dear Elsie. The depressive fog was brought on by a combo of caring and feeling like the moving adventures were out of control, laced with bureaucracy beyond belief. Indeed, my little boy is now 26 years old.

      Thank you, Elsie.

      Gary :)

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  42. You touch ours as well Gary and we're soooo very glad to have you back! You know, you have two different personalities, one here and one on FB! I love getting to know you through both! Hope the rainbow continues to brighten your day with its colors, as well as the leaves changing now into the new season to come...

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    1. Hi Lisa,

      Humble apologies for such a delay in responding to your very kind comment. This might be a hint that things are still not going smoothly. I suppose we all have such various facets of our personalities. Farcebook is the place to catch up on folks' vital profile updates. Yep, I had a cup of coffee! Gosh and yay! LOL

      The rainbow, despite a few more setbacks, is more brilliant than ever. Thank you and I do hope to visit your blog soon.

      Gary :)

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  43. You have a lot on your plate, so I can imagine the stress of it all was/is hard.
    If you didn't care, then you wouldn't be human, or in Penny's case K9!
    I'm looking forward to your future post. Have fun, and remember you have lots of friends here at your blog.

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    1. Hi DAVID,

      The plate mutated into several more plates :) It's been tough, but I visualise that better place beyond the plates. Like you, I care and that makes you a great DAD! :)

      Hope to see you at your blog soon. Thanks, buddy.

      Gary

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  44. Everyone has to take a little time off to reflect, to move, to snooze or just sit on the porch swing. Empty nest is very uummm empty. I remember the feeling when my last child flew the coop. Gary, it is good to hear from you again.

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    1. Hi Manzanita,

      I'm still waiting to have a bit more time to do a bit more reflecting. The nest is empty and yet I'm seeing more of my son than when he lived with me. Of course, I rather enjoy helping him out in his new adventure. Lovely to see you and I hope to be really back, for real, real soon.

      Hugs,

      Gary :)

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  45. Glad you're back, Gary! Hugs to all of you.

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    1. Hi Julie,

      Thank you and I wish to be even more back very soon :) Thanks for those hugs, dear Julie.

      Hugs to you,

      Gary :)

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  46. So glad you are back, Gary, but a bit sad too as I know it means Penny will finally be moving in with Tristan. Isn't there some way you and your son can "share joint custody" or something? Does he live too far away for you to drop in occasionally to feed or walk Penny when Tristan has to be away?

    I'm keeping my fingers crossed that events will turn out swimmingly for all three of you.

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    1. Hi rhymeswithplague,

      It's good to be almost back, my kind friend. It seems we do indeed have "joint custody" of Penny more than I had anticipated. My son is on night shift for one week and his neighbours complained that Penny cried though the entire night. Thus, I just got back from taking her for a walk at two in the morning. My son only lives about a mile away. I take the dog for regular walks,

      Your thoughtful words are appreciated. Thank you.

      Gary

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  47. Welcome back Gary. I've seen you on facebook so I did know about the upheaval in your life. As much as it's nice to have people around there's a lot to be said for solitude. I wish you and your son Tristan and Penny all good things in your new lives!!

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    1. Hi Denise,

      Thank you for that, dear Denise. Ah yes, Farcebook. I have been mentioning the upheavals that have had a few more bumps than even I thought possible. Actually, solitude is something I'm very used to. When my son lived with me, he mostly stayed in his room. I appreciate your kind words for the three of us, Denise.

      Hopefully visit your blog soon.

      Gary :)

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  48. I've really missed you, Gary. I'm glad you're back. :)

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    1. Hi Melissa,

      I've missed you, my lovely friend. Not quite back. Slight delay which equals oops.

      Gary :)

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  49. Congratulations! Your new life begins now. I'm glad you're back.

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    1. Hi Carol,

      Thanks for the congratulations :) My new life has had a couple of roadblocks, but we are getting there. At this rate, I might actually get to your site. Thank you, dear lady.

      Gary :)

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  50. Welcome back! I'm thrilled to hear that Tristan's handling everything so well. All the best with this new phase in your life.

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    1. Hi Misha,

      Thanks for the welcome back. My son is stressed but it coping very well. The new phase shall be embraced with much enthusiasm. Thank you, dear Misha.

      Gary :)

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  51. I'm so glad you've all come through this with a sense of optimism! Good for you, Tristan and Penny!

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    1. Hi CraveCute,

      Thanks and the optimism shall continue unabated :) We thank you very much. See you soon, Diane.

      Gary :)

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  52. Change is inevitable and so often wrenching. It still surprises me when I look back on what I call mini-dark ages of my life. And guess what? I'm okay. In fact, maybe I'm in a better place, just a different one.

    Take that Challenge!
    Out of here, Depression!
    Sayounara Doubt and Despair!

    I got me some living to do. And it seems so do you. Now let's see you up and at it. :-)

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    1. Hey Lee,

      The changes that change us. Yes, you worked through those dark patches and the resonance of your glowing charm is here for all to see. I'm nearly at a better place subject to some minor aggravations that continue to scupper the plans. Oh well, we will be well.

      Please watch out for your starstruckest fan to be making you a much anticipated visit to your must-read blog extremely soon.

      Thanks, Lee.

      Gary :)

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  53. I'm in a similar mind-bending situation with a very close relative. We moved for her and she was never independent but now all of a sudden after I put everything aside and turned my life upside down, she insists on being independent and doesn't want or appreciate my help. Things will get better because God always helps me when I ask for his assistance. I may not understand things and yes, everything hurts but He will heal all pain. Blessings to you and congratulations to Tristan.

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    1. Hi Eve,

      Ah yes, the mind-bending situations are all too familiar. Things get better because I focus on what I see will be after the confusion lifts. This is a tough time right now. All is not as smooth as I wished it to be for my son and for the lovely Penny.

      Thank you for such blessings and the congratulations to my son.

      Hugs,

      Gary :)

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  54. I missed you and had you in my prayers- even when I was being all scattered and out of the blog loop myself. Glad to hear things are going well. (And it makes me sad to think of you and Penny apart.)

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    1. Hi Elizabeth,

      It takes some going to get back into the blog loop. We both seem to be resurfacing around the same time. Things are slowly getting better. I'm seeing Penny quite a lot. And now, as I will post about, I'm seeing Penny so much more than planned.

      Hugs and lovely to see you, dear friend.

      Gary :)

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I do try to comment back to each commenter individually. However, I might have to shorten my replies or give a group thank you. That way, I can spend more time commenting on your blogs. Thank you and peace, my friend.