It was a beautiful day last Caturday. People and dogs were out and about downtown. I thought to say to Sue that, "It's a good day to be alive," but I got a little choked up because Lacey was alive no longer. But yes, it was a good day to be alive.
Sentimental feelings seem to increase with age — for me anyway. The stereotype is that old men are grumpy, but I don't know about that. Maybe both things can be true in different ways. Maybe we get more exasperated with stupidity but also more empathetic about needs and feelings. Maybe. I dunno.
Lacey's things have been sorted and stored, with litter and comestibles being passed on to Sabine, who squeaked and mewed at me when I dropped by with a load. She cajoled me into petting her. I really hated to do it, you know. ;-)
One item that has not been put into storage is Lacey's podium. I decided that it needed flowers and found a cheap pot of mums. They are outdoor mums so it's not the prettiest indoor display, but I am glad of it. My thought is to keep the podium in place and in use until Christmas when it will bear a poinsettia. And then I shall move on.
Here's the photo, taken in the dark while I held a flashlight.
Losing our loved ones doesn't get easier with age, I notice it too. Sweet podium flowers.
ReplyDeleteLovely flowers.
ReplyDeleteThat's a nice tribute. She's missed here, too.
ReplyDeleteI like that. It's a lovely idea and a great tribute to Lacey.
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ReplyDeleteI'm glad to hear of your ability to grieve, to have emotions. Men tend to get put into the "strong, bear-up, silent, stiff-upper-lip" category...or maybe that's just the Brits. I feel deeply the loss of each of my pets. A tribute is a great idea, the stand where you both shared many days is excellent for remembering Lacey, as well as a way to express your feelings. Thanks so much for sharing them here too. Blog friendship is a special kind of sharing.
ReplyDeleteThat is a lovely memorial to Lacey.
ReplyDeleteWell, now, this made an old lady tear up. I imagine that every morning starts with the same realization: that you are not following a hungry cat down the stairs. I am sorry for you and Sue.
ReplyDeleteThat is a nice tribute to Lacey.
ReplyDeleteNice tribute. You do what helps you. Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteMy throat is tight after reading this post. What a lovely way to honor Lacey! Mums are funeral flowers in many cultures so that's also very appropriate. My older daughter tells me frequently that more than one thing can be true. We can be grumpy and sentimental. I know I am! Take care, John.
ReplyDeleteA sweet tribute.
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful way to remember her.
ReplyDeleteYes, we become more sensitive with age AC. Thank you for sharing. I enjoyed walking with you
ReplyDeleteThat’s a tender and thoughtful way to honour Lacey’s memory
ReplyDeleteIt is a good thing to get in touch with our sensitive side. Lacy was everything to you and Sue for so long. That photo of the mums is lovely.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry you don't have Lacey anymore, John. I know how much you and Sue loved her.
ReplyDeletePrecious little moments of remembering. I think that as we age those moments are more frequent and more important to us. I assume you are grumpy at times; I am, certainly. When my fingers won't work properly and I drop food down my teeshirt. When my mind won't work properly and I can't remember something simple.
ReplyDeleteI love it that the cat pedestal will have flowers for remembrance and beauty. Although they will not come up beside you and demand kibble, they should trigger those precious memories.
That is lovely. You have wonderful memories of her.
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