It's been 5 years, way too long, and I have never forgotten a moment of the joy this blog holds in my life. There is something about owning and loving a cat that inspires me to share. 20 months ago, I same across a little cat, practically hairless from stress and lack of love, That sweet baby, Bunny/Clawdia, has become my happy, beautifully furred and fun, new kitty friend. No shade on this blog's namesake, Graysea, of course, but I think it will be fun to share Bunny, too. She has an alter ego, Clawdia, and as that name indicates, Clawdia is the naughty girl side of Bun.
Retiring in 2014 brought me to a most amazing new chapter, 7 years of living with my son, daughter-in-law, and grandson, Teddy. Alot of life happened in those years, and the whirl of it kept me very active, and motivated in so many years. Most of all, was growing, learning, teaching, and thriving with my dear Teddy. He is now about to turn 16, and I remain a close and adoring Nana. We survived a lot together, especially the pandemic, some very deep losses in my life, and the normal angst of a developing child. As the teens came on, it became evident that too many adults were in Teddy's life, and it might be happier for me to live in my own space. True, for us all.
At first, the thought of moving, again setting up house, and to be without Teddy and cats, was inconceivable, but, I quickly found a little apartment, where I could wait out the time it took to find a place in local senior housing. Lots of help came together to effect the move, and at the one-year mark, the call from housing arrived. Within a week, I was in a lovely sun-filled apartment, within an 8 unit building, with new friends, and all the fun of hunting for everything I needed by thrifting. My love, LM, is still in my life....88 now, and he helped me every step of the way.
As I write, I have been in this great place for almost 3 years. The adjustment was not always easy, and a lot of the last 3 years have been periods of serious illness and long recoveries. There have been 4 bouts of covid, 1 of RSV, and several falls, as well as a pulmonary embolism event which ended in hospitalization, followed by a month in a nursing rehab facility. All behind me now, but it has completely changed my life, my strength, and abilities.
I look forward to sharing the adjustments and challenges brought on by aging, and what I am doing to settle, yet retain the zest for life in what time I have left.
I think Bunny will bring along some laughs and her special kind of love.
Happy Autumn, I shared a day out with LM in the golden beauty of Cape Cod late Fall today.
The photo was taken at a beautiful beach.....we watched a young woman with her huge dog, who was trying to get some attention. SWEET.
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