“A New Day: Embracing Life’s Small Victories”
This morning, the house is quiet, and as the first rays of sunlight filter through the curtains, I find solace in this moment of peace. The hum of life outside is distant, and inside, the gentle rhythm of a new day begins to unfold.</p>
Each day with Snookums is a journey of small triumphs and gentle steps forward. While the shadow of her stroke still looms, there are glimpses of progress that light our path. Her determination is a beacon of hope; she approaches her recovery with a resilience that humbles and inspires me. Her new routine, though different from before, brings a semblance of normalcy to our lives.
As I sip my coffee, memories of past “coffee” posts flood my mind. Those posts were a tapestry of our daily life, woven with threads of humor, insights, and the simple joys that painted our world. Politics, our pets, and the day’s events were all fair game, and sharing those moments felt like a conversation with friends, a way to connect and reflect.
Today, as I type these words, I feel a renewed sense of purpose. Writing has always been a sanctuary, a way to process the whirlwind of life’s events and find meaning in the mundane. The act of writing, of bringing thoughts to paper, is therapeutic. It is a reminder that amidst chaos, there are stories to be told, moments to be cherished, and a life to be lived.
It is a struggle with my dyslexia, though. It has worsened, making writing coherently a given. So, if you run across two disconnected thoughts in paragraph, be merciful.
Snookums’ journey of recovery is a testament to the strength of the human spirit. Every small victory, every step forward, is a cause for celebration. Her smile, though sometimes fleeting, is a reminder of the love and resilience that binds us together. We take each day as it comes, finding joy in the trivial things and strength in each other.
As the morning progresses, I am filled with gratitude for this quiet time, for the opportunity to share our journey, and for the love that surrounds us. Writing, once again, feels like a lifeline, a way to reach out and connect with the world. And in this connection, I find hope, strength, and the courage to face whatever lies ahead.
May your day be filled with moments of joy and gentle whispers of hope, just as this Shabbat morning has brought to me.
Rusty's Armory 
February 8, 2025 at 11:00 am
Being a dyslexic myself, I would never have guessed you were as well. Your writing has a natural flow.
Hope snookims has a great day.
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February 8, 2025 at 11:15 am
Good morning! Even better for having read this. It’s good to see you here and to hear you sounding so well. Those small joys are the best ones, in my opinion. You can keep them close, tucked in your heart or pocket, to be brought out over and over again, and enjoyed. Those big ones now, there’s just no way to hang on to them. They’re too big, busting out all over the place, and they have to be shared just to get ‘em down to a manageable size.
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February 8, 2025 at 11:16 am
*sigh* That’s Moptop, up there.^
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February 8, 2025 at 11:24 am
Thank you. Your words are an encouragement.
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February 8, 2025 at 5:44 pm
I have missed you Sir! I always found writing to be therapeutic also, but for some reason since I lost my daughter, and Michael, I just can’t seem to bring my thoughts together to write anything coherent. I am happy to hear that your Snookums has made some progress. Even if it is not the same as before, you are making new memories and new routines with her and change can be good anyway. As for your dyslexia, I have never noticed anything “off” about your word and sentences so you must do a good job of hiding it if indeed you are dyslexic. Have a beautiful week my dear friend. ❤️
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February 12, 2025 at 7:16 pm
I didn’t mean to take so long to reply. And especially to you, one of my favorites.
Indeed life is almost bearable if you take it in small bites and wash it down with glasses of hope.
You have a great week too … now I’ll get busy and reply to your earlier reply!
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February 13, 2025 at 5:35 pm
Hey, you didn’t take long,, and your priority is to your lady and to your own life. I’m happy to see you here and I can wait for any reply Sir. ❤️
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