Well, it’s been a whirlwind of a week, and one of extremes.
The good news is that I love the people at my new job. They’ve made me feel very welcomed, which helps greatly with the feeling of being utterly overwhelmed by all there is to learn. I’m sure I’ll catch on, though, and I hope I am there for many years to come.
The other good news is that my chimney swifts are back. I can hear little twitterings coming from the chimney sometimes when I’m back in the family room. Not sure how successful they’ll be this year, though, since we are so dry that I’m not sure they’ll have enough insects to raise their young. I’ll have to spend some time out back today and keep half an eye on the sky in hopes of seeing them flying around the neighborhood.
The sad news is that my stepsister died last night. She was diagnosed with breast cancer last year–very aggressive breast cancer that couldn’t be detected until it was widespread. First we thought she’d have years, even though we knew she couldn’t be cured. Then we thought in April that she might have months. Friday night, we learned that she only had days. So it’s been a rough weekend.
I didn’t get to see her before she died, but I did make a card for her, which I sent last weekend. It would have arrived in time for her to see it, so for that I’m thankful. Anyway, this has been a rollercoaster week, going from one extreme to the other.
Other than that, life plods on. I did go see the Star Trek movie on Saturday and loved it. And the birds are doing well and singing up a storm, thrilled with the return of the sun and the beginning of mating sesaon. Of course, they are singing their little hearts out to attract females they will never find. Poor birds! At least they have each other for company.
I’m glad you like your job so far and people have made you feel welcome. I feel that’s half the battle. I’m also happy you have your swifts back. I know how excited I get when my geese come back each year to have their babies. But I’m very sorry about your stepsister. That is truly sad and I’m sorry for you and your family.
Thanks, Joy…much appreciated.
I’m so sorry for the loss of your step-sister, Amy. Glad that your card reached her, though. My grandpa held on long enough for me to say goodbye. Incredibly hard all the same.
Yay! on the job and the chimney swifts. Life likes to keep us occupied, doesn’t it?
Thanks, Mary!
Sorry to hear about the loss of your step sister. I’m glad your card reached her in time. That has got to be a comforting thought. Glad to hear the job is going well and you are happy there. What a week it has been for you. Those are some major events to deal with.
Thanks, Bonnie! Yeah, life has completely turned upside-down every couple of months this year. I’m hoping things settle down.