Winter arrived Thursday evening.  The snow continued through Friday. It looks like it is going to stay for the next six months.  I don’t mind winter, especially the occasional snowstorm.  Curled up on the couch with a favourite book listening to the wind howl outside is the perfect way to spend a stormy day or night.

A tiny little kitten joined our family two weeks ago.  I call BoBo my great-grandson since he belongs to my grandson.  He is an adorable little creature with limitless energy.  Our two dogs are in the process of getting used to what they seem to consider an interloper.   Patches, the bigger of our two Shih Tzus has decided to hide whenever BoBo is around.  BoBo thinks Patches has an amazing feather growing out of his butt and loves to sneak up and try to play with it.  To be honest, Patches is slightly afraid of the little creature who loves to follow him around.

Gaby, our little brown Shih Tzu is the complete opposite.  As soon as BoBo shows up she growls and barks like the hounds of hell are after her.  We did have a bit of a breakthrough today.  BoBo managed to walk by Gaby a few times without Gaby carrying on like a creature possessed.  There might be hope that Gaby will learn to tolerate the little guy.

Added: My family doctor, true to his word contacted my cardiologist to let him know of the latest problem concerning my heart.  My family doctor is a gem and has consistently referred me to exceptional specialists.  The cardiologist has ordered another Echo Cardiogram.  The one I had done in April 20023 did not show fluid on the lungs.  I hope the Echo cardiogram will happen sooner rather than later.  What frightens me is that the episodes of shortness of breath are becoming more frequent.  Walking from the kitchen to the main floor laundry room with a load of washing is at times very difficult.  Mobility issues are becoming more limited but I am thankful that I enjoy reading, genealogy research, translating texts, and writing.  I hope it will keep my mind sharp and keep boredom away.

Before I close I wanted to add a lovely poem about daughters.  I am so thankful for my precious daughter.  Sadly I think she has inherited some health issues from me.  The poem reads as follows:

Author Unknown

Three pictures of my husband’s watercolors.