Saturday, November 25, 2017

OptOut A Day Late

Beau and I may have been a day late, but we opted out today. There is a state park in town that looks to have some good trails to hike. Beau and I just walked along the main road to the different trail heads to check out the trail maps. I think we will enjoy this park.
 
 
 
Happy Birthday Love!

Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Even One Life Is Too Many

There have been some ups and downs that go along with any move. And mine was no exception. But this time, I was smarter and chose to talk when I was getting anxious. For example, when I parted ways with rainBeau at the airport to fly back to mainland my anxiety went through the roof. Thankfully I was able to spend almost every minute while waiting for my flight on the phone, talking. I could actually feel my respiratory rate slow down.
Talking. Listening. So important.
The Holiday Season can be difficult for so many. Lots has happened this year. Lives have been changed for good and not so good. It is on each of us to ensure that we see each other tomorrow. Take the moment to check on our buddy.

 


Even one life is too many to lose.

 
While we should do this daily, I encourage you on the 22nd of every month to call and check your battle buddy. It takes just a moment. Military or not, we deserve to see each other tomorrow.


#twloha


 Crisis Text Line 741-741

- a safe place to talk via text with a counselor when you can't or are afraid to use your voice

Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Moving In

Beau and I have very minimal furniture in our new home. In fact, the only furniture is a new bed. Everything else is on its way, but for now we are living it up in out empty home.
 Beau has been on guard since we moved in. Very aware of new sounds and always staying between me and the door.
 There are so many thistle things, everywhere. Poor Beau keeps getting them in his paws. My shoes easily collect some from our backyard.
Oh, and it is SO MUCH colder here!

Saturday, November 11, 2017

Family Wedding

I had the privilege of watching my cousin Katherine promise herself to the love of her life before friends and family today. A beautiful location for such a great celebration of love. Selfishly, I got to see all of my siblings for a weekend. It is getting harder and harder to get all of us together.
 
The best part was that I gained a new cousin! So excited to have you as family Bess!

Friday, November 03, 2017

Travel Days

rainBeau Jangles getting ready to fly

rainBeau Jangles boarding at LAX

Snuggling into a two seater for a few moments of sleep

Excellent co-pilot

Sleepy co-pilot