Once again, I've been absent. January is long-gone and now February is almost a distant memory, too. Two straight winters in a row of taking care of my late mother and now Carl's parents have taken their toll. The doctor appointments, nursing home concerns, financial institution visits, bookkeeping and now, tax season! along with two vacant homes to tend is sometimes overwhelming.
We haven't had time to think lately; one thing after another keeps cropping up with Carl's parents at the assisted living facility, but with any luck, the dust will settle soon.
Coming back in from the mailbox the other day, I was treated to this gruesome sight:
I didn't get around to putting the concrete statuary in the garage for the winter. Concrete doesn't like our extreme freeze/thaw cycles one bit.
Actions have consequences, or, in this case, inactions, and alas, this poor girl lost her head.
We haven't had time to think lately; one thing after another keeps cropping up with Carl's parents at the assisted living facility, but with any luck, the dust will settle soon.
Coming back in from the mailbox the other day, I was treated to this gruesome sight:
Actions have consequences, or, in this case, inactions, and alas, this poor girl lost her head.
I know just how she feels.
14 comments:
Dear, dear Karen ~ I'm sorry your statue fell over and lost her head, and I pray you don't lose yours. You and Carl are going through some rough times right now and I pray for you to have strength to meet each days activities.
Love, hugs & prayers ~ FlowerLady
So sorry to see your concrete lady, I found 2 in our flower garden this past weekend that bit the dust. I had forgotten to do a last check on what was put up for the winter and completely missed them. Sending hugs to you and Carl and hoping for a much better 2018 for you both.
I want you to know that you are not alone. I totally understand what you are dealing with. Sending you a BIG hug.
Melanie from Ohio
I've been thinking of you a lot lately, Karen. Hope the dust settles soon and you come through this rough time with your head intact. I rather enjoy headless statues and it gives you the opportunity to display the severed head in a small bowl or peeking out of a potted plant. Hugs!
I've been thinking of you too lately. So sorry you're having another difficult winter with older parent issues. Like Peter said, your statue is salvageable. I would glue that head to the arm, stand her up and show her off, clutching her head. It's good to see a post from you, even a quick one. Sending you a virtual hug!
Oh dear, I'm sorry you're having to deal with all of this. I'm having a few similar challenges: It's tough. At first I was going to giggle at the photo with the header...maybe that was your intention, to introduce a bit of humor. It helps sometimes. I hope you can find some time for yourself and a little relaxation in between the craziness. Hugs.
Rainey, thank you so much! So far, my head is still firmly attached, though sometimes I still seem to misplace it anyway. :-)
Peonies and Magnolias, oh, isn't it a shame what the cold can do to concrete? Thank you!
Melanie, thank you so much for your kind comment and the hug! I'm sending you one, too. So nice to meet you!
Peter, I think your idea is fantastic, many great art statues seem to be missing body parts. :-)
Alison, I love your idea, too. I could glue her head to her arm and put up a sign that reads, 'Get a hold of yourself!' Thank you for the hug, too!
Beth, I did indeed mean for the post to be a bit humorous. We have to laugh sometimes no matter what's going on, right? Thank you!
Oh no! Maybe now you have two works of art, since people seem to display busts as well as headless statues, right? Hoping things settle down for you soon!
Thanks, Indie! You're right, I do have two works of art now. :-)
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