Rings and Things April 7, 2012

I tried on Lee's ring today- the one that matches mine. Twenty years ago we went to San Fransisco and at the craft and art vendor area Lee bought herself a ring. It was silver with a gold triangle on it. I admired it from the start and admonished myself why I didn't get one too. Several months later Lee presented me with a matching ring. A friend made it for her using the discarded gold Lee had saved from her dental work that was no longer needed. The Sisters of St. Josephs paid for it all way back in the 60's and now it was put to good use.

Lee's fingers were much bigger than mine so her ring fits my left index finger. It fits quite nicely and it feels good.

The snowstorm from yesterday and last night made the roads impassable so I cancelled our worker for the day and my trip to my parents. I will see what tomorrow brings weather wise and I may take my senior there for a day trip. The sun shone brightly today and my mood matched the brightness. I didn't feel heavy like the day before. I looked at the calendar and plotted out a couple of weeks of holidays this summer. July will see me go to the Wood Mountain ride again. We had considered going elsewhere this year but I think going back will be good for me.  There will be familiar faces and they are all a good bunch of people. East Grasslands will be the main focus for exploring. I also plan to go to the Reesor Ranch in Southwest Saskatchewan for a week of cattle round up and branding in August. Lee and I had that trip on our wish list after we spent a weekend at the ranch a couple years ago. When folks sign up to work then its a done deal. I look forward to the trips but it sure will be different.

I reminded myself today there are so many ways of looking at everything. Sometimes when I was with Lee I looked forward to doing things on my own. Now I am alone and wish I had her with me. So the lesson is making the best of every moment and being happy with what is-is.

I attempted to seek support from a couple web sites but gave up because of the technology. I didn't seem to be able to get past registering. Perhaps that's not the way for me to get support- from strangers. I will make a point of contacting people if I feel lonely.