Mom has the week off so today since it was sunny (still cold!) we walked along the Magnolia Bluff. We started here at Magnolia Boulevard:
Then we walked along the edge of the bluff, looking out onto the Puget Sound & the Olympic mountains beyond.
We have had a La Nina winter here in Seattle, which mean colder than normal. In fact, this has been the coldest April on record - mom is still wearing her winter coat! The cold has been hard on the local flora; several old Madrona trees along the bluff did not survive:
Looking down towards the water:
I am being camera-shy; or rather just more interested in looking elsewhere:
There are several benches along the bluff where one can sit & look out at the Sound. People buy them & put little plaques memorializing loved ones who have passed away.
Lots of very, very good sniffing to be done here!
And lots of people & dog watching!
Our last view before we walk back home:
Mom wanted to come here today & was glad the weather was sunny. Six years ago on this day mom's divorce was finalized, and she & I had walked along this very bluff. It was early evening & cloudy but mom wore her sunglasses because she did not want anyone to see her tearful eyes. She walked in a stunned sort of daze, not quite believing she was no longer married after 11 years. I trotted along sympathetically at her side, wishing there was something I could do that would make her feel better.
Six years later now & we are so much better off then we were then! Mom is at peace now & either though I am older & grayer, I'm happy, too. We give thanks every day for how blessed we are.
4 comments:
That's a sad tale and I'm glad you are taking care of your mom. Doggies are very good at this. Much better than cats. Keep it up!
Oh my love! A special day for you and your mom and a special walk too! We're so glad that you're both happy now.
You're looking very cute in that sunshine!
I loves you, your best boy Wiggle xxx
I happy that your mom is doing much better. Mine was 17 years ago. wow! I survive too. I'm sure you have helped her a lot by distracting her with your funny things. I've seen a couple of pictures of your mom, I heard her voice on that Christmas video (where you are carrying your big ball... so funny) and I'm pretty sure I know who lost the most in that break up :) (him of course) Some people don't know how to be happy sometimes.
Thank you, everyone, for your kind comments. Lucy and the cats have been such a blessing to me over the years. I don't know what I would have done without them!
Lucy, Shadow & Slinky's Mom
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