I haven’t been able to post in a long while. Technical difficulties with my old WordPress theme (Weaver II) not being supported any longer and my patience with technical issues grows shorter as I grow older.

I paid someone $200 to fix the technical issue so I could at least use this journal again so here I am. And so much has happened that it’s hard to know where to begin.

Ryan and I bought a townhouse and closed at the end of June 2025. It’s considerably smaller than our home in WA but it’s home now. Lots of improvements in the future to make it what we both want, including finishing the basement as Ryan’s sanctuary.

My BFF is no longer in my life. I realized how little support I truly had from her with everything we were going through and just decided that longevity in a friendship isn’t enough to sustain it. Makes me so sad every time I think about it.

Brody, my Soul kitty was killed. We believe it was a coyote from Cherry Creek State Park that is close by. It’s a horrific story (one I will write about soon) that traumatized me beyond anything I could imagine. Ryan was traumatized too. I’m struggling to come to terms with it because it was my fault. He should have never, ever been allowed outside given he only had 3 good legs. I wanted him to have his best life with me and that decision got him killed. I’m back in counseling to come to terms with it all.

Moving twice in one year (first to our initial CO rental house, and then our new townhouse), Brody being killed, Ryan’s job situation, losing my BFF, and so much more I cannot share here has been beyond overwhelming for me. I find myself very depressed on some days; other days I’m functional, barely.

My Isabella Lynne keeps me going. She’ll be six next month.

Let’s see…… a lot has happened since my website broke. Mother’s day brunch with both sons was very special.

We celebrated my 71st birthday (did I just say 71?!?!) going out to dinner at our favorite restaurant, and spent most of the summer swimming. Our townhouse has a wonderful heated pool that we can walk to easily. She brings so much laughter and love to my tired heart.

Here’s a couple of pics from my birthday dinner with her (the whole family was there). First time in decades I’ve spent my birthday with my whole family.

She really loves to swim at our pool. Lots and lots of swim time this summer for us.

IzzyB graduate from pre-school. She insisted on wearing her snow boots and leggings under her dress (she doesn’t wear dresses much). This independence will serve her well in the future and is consistent with her heritage.

Mark (aka “Pops”) took Matt and IzzyB to Disneyland to celebrate Matt’s birthday in July. She had a great time.

It’s been quite a year for us. In fact, a year ago on the 28th of September Ryan and I took off on our move from WA to CO. Whew…… I know I’ll be in counseling for a good while. Losing my Brody the way I did; knowing I could/should have kept him safe. Ugh. My heart is broken. He truly was my Soul Kitty. I can still hear his distinctive meow when he would ‘talk’ to me. I’ve created a little memorial for him and know he’ll be in my heart always. And who knows, Brody may very well reincarnate into a little kitten if I get one. (Yes, I know animals have Souls and I also believe in reincarnation). I miss him terribly.