Turn, Turn, Turn...
There is a season,
Turn, Turn, Turn...
And a time to every purpose under Heaven...
A time to be born, a time to die...
A time to plant, a time to reap...
A time to kill, a time to heal...
A time to laugh, a time to weep...
Who would ever have thought I would have learned about a book in the Bible from The Byrds...???
Anyway...
Yesterday, February 22, was the 18th anniversary of my Dad's Death... things like this linger with me..
Infant Daddy
14 yo Daddy
I love you, Dad...
I am so glad you are not here to see
what this family has become.
Valentines Day was Ground Zero of the mess that was to change my Life...
Elsewhere...
Elsewhere...
Yesterday was National Margarita Day... but I didn't write or participate...
However...
Today...
I received some terrible news...
It's about my Buddy, Scooter...
He's dying...
My last post about him was earlier this month
and you can find it
HERE.
He has a blood clot that is blocking one of his ventricles... the doctor is of the opinion that Scooter would not survive the surgery necessary to remove the clot. He has been placed in Hospice Care... He doesn't have long to live...
... and I am devastated...
I took this photo of Larry not too long ago...
I think it reflects his whimsical nature...
I asked his family if he wanted me to drive
down and spend time with him...
He said, "No"...
As hard as it would be for me, he is preparing
for the more difficult, uncertain journey...
So... I went to my favorite Margarita place today...
and in honor of Larry...
Drinks For Scooter
I ordered two margaritas...
the waiter looked at me...
"two, señor??"
"Oui... two..."
One for me... One for Scooter...
... but I knew he wasn't going to be here this time.
So... I am waiting for a phone call...
I love you, Scooter...
I love you, Scooter...
You're my pal.
~shoes~
There are no words that will make your heart feel better. I'm sorry to hear about your friend. He and your father will always be with you because you love them.
ReplyDelete(((hugs)))
Hi there, NiteByrd...
DeleteI am old enough now... or have experienced enough of these, that I am seeing Death as a transition... a journey...
As someone pointed out to me the other day, I grieve so deeply...
But it is also part of the game.
Thank you for your warm comment...
~shoes~
Scooter looks likes a good soul... and I am sorry to hear he is going through a difficult time. You are a good friend Shoes.. he is lucky to have you in his life.
ReplyDeleteHey you... it's good to see you back!!
DeleteScooter is a train wreck... I need to go back and link all of my Scooter posts together...
I hope I am a good friend... if he had wanted me there yesterday, I would have been there...
There is already one request he has made, that I will honor... but that's another story... at another time...
Thank you...
~shoes~
Jim, I remember the recent post..( call me crazy) I had a weird feeling when reading that blog, that something just wasn't right... even when u reassured me that the procedure wasn't that serious, something just didn't sit well.. I am sorry that you are having to go through this again...and believe me, I have a slew of dates that go thru me every year... ((HUGS))
ReplyDeleteHi there, Chris...
DeleteI have to admit to having had the same feelings...
We've talked... I know about some of your 'dates'... we all have them...
I just hope/pray that his transition will be an easy one for him...
He's my buddy...
~shoes~
And the hits just keep on coming.
ReplyDeleteHang in there, my friend. I am sending lots of good vibes and energy your way.
Hi there, Ms Robin...
DeleteThey do come in waves...
I am receiving your good vibes and your energy...
Scooter is going to be ok... if'n you know what I mean...
~shoes~
I'm so sorry.
ReplyDeleteHey you...
DeleteThank you...
Sometimes, Larry could just make me scream... but the fact of the matter is that he's my buddy...
I hope all is well with you...
I need to get back to writing more, and even more so, visiting all of you...
~shoes~
Oh my... You really are getting it all lately...
ReplyDeleteI'm so so sorry...
stephanie
Hi there, Stephanie...
DeleteThings are ok... I am amazed at the number of friends that I have gone on in the past few years... but it is part of the plan.
Larry/Scooter, on a good day, was always agnostic, but his sister told me that their priest came by to see him... and he was asked about where he was now, faith-wise... and Larry's comment was that he was Catholic... Roman Catholic... and he has accepted Last Rites.
I am curious as to what it is that he experienced... what happened... that caused this bit of a swing in his Faith...
I am driving down to see him tomorrow... and if time permits, I will ask him...
Thank you for your kindness...
~shoes~
Oh Shoes I am so sorry to hear this! My heart hurts for everything you're going thru lately. I will send prayers and hugs your way. Stay strong and lean on us when you need it. (HUGS)
ReplyDeleteHey you... thank you, dear. I am going to be ok... evidently there is a reason that I have experienced the lost of friends and family... and it seems to have a more spiritual reason/effect on me than it has my family or other friends.
DeleteHow has everything been with you??
~shoes~
Sending warm hugs and kisses your way ...
ReplyDeleteHi there, Ms Ella... thank you, dear...
Delete~shoes~
He is just heading up the trail ahead of the rest of us. I am sure he'll share a margarita with you again. We are all connected.
ReplyDeleteYes, Linnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn... he is heading up the trail... and he and I will share margaritas again... but I would love for him to get better and have some time left in this Life... he has worked hard, and hasn't had much 'easy' time...
Delete... and yes, we are all connected.
~shoes~
He is just heading up the trail ahead of the rest of us. I am sure he'll share a margarita with you again. We are all connected.
ReplyDeleteHe is just heading up the trail ahead of the rest of us. I am sure he'll share a margarita with you again. We are all connected.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear about your friend. That's very difficult.
ReplyDeleteOn another note, your dad was a handsome young man:)
Hi, Sandra... thank you... Larry is a strange person, but then again, I;ve been told I am as well...
DeleteDad was a neat young man... I've been told that his Mother loved him so...
~shoes~
What! Have they tried blood thinners to dissolve the clot or I'm sure there is some way for them to get it. I know he said no but I would go see him
ReplyDeleteHi, Liz... those are the same questions that I have had... and I'm not getting answers to my questions. I realize that I am only a friend, but I wish I felt that his family was being more proactive in his health...
DeleteI feel I am missing something...
~shoes~
I'm so sorry, friend. Truly sorry. He was there with you in spirit, I'm sure. On February 2nd, my grandmother passed away. Also on that day, a friend of mine was diagnosed with stage four liver, bone and lung cancer. Yesterday, February 23rd, she passed away in her sleep. She was 42 years old. So, again, I am so very sorry for your friend and for you. We get selfish, because we want our loved ones, friends, here with us, no matter what. But we have to learn, that a life of pain and suffering, is really not a life at all. While I am devastated by the death of my friend and extremely sad for the loss of my grandma, I wouldn't want them here suffering. I get it. But it sucks just the same. Many hugs and much love to you! Wishing brighter and happier days for you...
ReplyDeleteHi, Yvonne...
DeleteI am SO sorry about the loss of your Grandmother... and your friend that was so ill... Bless her heart... at 42, she was so young.
I share your sentiments about them being gone...
Things are going to be good... they are going to be ok...
I am optimistic...
Thank you, dear...
~shoes~
oh Shoes..... :(((( I'm so, so very sorry.
ReplyDeleteI would drive down, even if you don't go in, he'll know you came. just leave something at the desk. a note, an half full margarita glass, anything. okay...maybe this is not write for Scooter but if.... if I am dying and I tell you not to come, don't listen.
Hey, Ms Monkey!!
DeleteI am going down... tomorrow...
Damn... a margarita glass would have been the right thing!! DAMN!!!!
Maybe I can go get one tomorrow from them before I go..
What a great idea!!
I'm not too good at following instructions,dear...
HA!
~shoes~
(right)
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I am sorry. I am walking the same journey. One of my coworkers is dying. He still comes to work when he feels like it. He is under hospice care. We r in month 3 he was given 3 to 6 months. He was crying the other day at his desk. My coworkers came and told me. I went to him. Kissed his cheek. And asked is there anything I can do to help. He said I am just having a really bad day today. I leaned close whispered in his ear I am sorry. I am gonna miss u. He is a dog lover. I asked him when u get to heaven please watch over my pups and watch for me. I will join u soon. And I told him I love u. It is heartbreaking. We must cherish them every second we can.
ReplyDeleteYes... you are right... we must cherish each and every second we have... they are fleeting!
Delete~shoes~
Hugs, Shoes :(
ReplyDeleteHi there, Dear Jules...
Deletethank you so much...
~shoes~
I really wouldn't know how to prepare for that journey, Shoes. I guess I'm hoping all of us will find a way without really believing we ever will. But don't listen to me. I'm grumpy today. I thought maybe you could cheer me up. Poor Scooter. :(
ReplyDeleteP.S. I just borrowed your shoes. Hope you don't mind.
DeleteHi there, Mr Grumpster!!
DeleteI think you are right... we do find our way... our each individual way...
I will post something soon that may cheer you up, my friend.
Yes, Poor Scooter...
Re: the shoes... HAR! I LOVE what you did with them!!!
~shoes~
Red Shoes' Rocket Wall Paper... who would've guessed? Do cheer me up. :) Oh you just did.
DeleteBlue... as I said above... I LOVE what you have done with them!!!
DeleteHow did you make them into 'wallpaper?'
I fear I am not very talented in that regard...
I hope all is well with you, my friend...
Always...
~shoes~
Death is something that I surely wished we saw differently. Not as an end but as the continuation of something that started before our birth.
ReplyDeleteHi there, Ana... are you back from your trip?
DeleteI've been so stupidly busy that I havent spent time on blogger... Im trying to get caught up...
You are right about how we need to view Death... it's all part of the process... and you are also right about it being the continuation of something that started before we were born...
I love the way you think..
Thank you for your kind words...
~shoes~
Shoes, just stopped by to say 'hey'.
ReplyDeleteHey you... thank you for stopping by to check on me.
DeleteI tried to comment last night with my iPad, but for some reason, it wouldn't post my message.
I hope all is well with you...
Always...
~shoes~
Shoes: You know I wish you only good things. Sometimes, we do stumble, but we get up again.
ReplyDeleteGood evening, my good friend...
DeleteAll in all, I am ok... I do struggle with losses of friends and family. I think most of my angst and grief is more about what they endure in their passing...
In the grander scheme of things, I know I am ok until it become my turn.
Thank you for your kind words.
~shoes~
Also sending you my warmest thoughts and hugs...
ReplyDeleteThank you, dear... they are very much appreciated...
DeleteI hope all is well with you..
:o)
~shoes~