And Your Little Dog Too! ~ Early Morning Thoughts

One of my daily read favorite blogs is called "Don't MAKE Me Get My Flying Monkeys!" I have to admit that the very first time I saw the title, I had to repress an enormous urge to shout: "I'll get you and your little dog too!!!" As I have followed the blog over time, I have have found out just what a delightful person Laurie is and those connected to her as well.

Laurie ~ you have kept all of us so updated on your life, and then you began the series involving Dale and ALL that he has been going through in the hospital (to say nothing of your (1) hysterically (2) described (3) trip (4) - well, the drive (5) anyway - to get there). While convincing me all the more, that a hospital is not exactly the place to get well ... at least Dale has been surrounded by love, care, concern, hope and a decided lack of fear. (If anyone hasn't read it - now would be a good time to click on the link above ~ or the one -->RIGHT HERE<-- )

Now, you are faced with the wrenching problem of having to leave for a time.

As much as I hate to leave Dale in this condition, I have work duties that have to be taken care of. Making the decision to go is one of the hardest things I've ever had to do. I don't see any way out of it and it is breaking my heart.

I know just how difficult that decision has been and is for you. There is such a sense of feeling that you will not be there -- and not be there for Dale. However (comma) I want you to assure Dale:

I may not be physically present,
but my spirit remain.
My hope
is ringing
the hospital bed
on which
you
lie.

I may not be physically present,
but my concern
and love remain.
That love
has seeped
into the walls
around
the hospital bed
on which
you
lie.


I may not be physically present,
but my thoughts
and belief remain.
They will shine
from the corners above
the hospital bed
on which
you
lie.

I may not be physically present,
but I will see you
at every turn,
I will see you
in a stranger's smile,
a word of greeting,
a moment of silence.
I will hear your voice
as I look out over
the valley,
as the cats play
terminator with
their cat pole,
and
as the wind comes across
my face
in the mornings.

No, I may not be
physically present ~
but I'll be (insert favorite "cuss" here)>)
if you're going to
be
rid
of
me ~ yet!
---wd

(An aside to Wolf:)

As you know, I play a character on World of Warcraft ... allow him to imbue your armor with +25 stamina, your chest plate with +16 Int, +5 Crit. I'm going to add +22 healing to your armbands and +16 healing to your ring of defense. Go forth young Warrior!!

--picture of the flying monkey was labeled as a Mattel toy. I'm sorry I don't know the date of manufacture.
--seeping light picture from www.theleggett.com/index.php?tag=art