I have recently been blessed with a black, white and brown tuxedo tabby cat named Murray…he’s intrigued by my tablet keyboard and likes to lie down on it, while I am in Bible study, or when I am writing a blog.
Before I got Murray, my apartment was a loud place, as I often cranked up the tunes to drown out the silence. Now I have a Murray Monster to keep me busy and to keep me in check!
I still find technology to be difficult to handle, at times…like everyone else—technology seems to have this dragged-down/beat-m-up quality that can frustrate me to no end, and quite quickly. But I keep trying, and sometimes I even succeed. Like this blog…this is my 4th attempt to create a blog tonight, and for some reason, this time it is working.
Today was my first full day after being blessed with a surprise letter from my Dad…this 3-page, hand-written in cursive letter showed up in my kitchen last night from WHO KNOWS WHERE and I was so moved by its appearance that I called all of my friends and family to spread the good news of how this mystery letter came into existence. I shared the letter on the previous blog, after translating it from my Dad’s cursive to my tablet keyboard, and then on to you.
The 35 year old letter spoke of love and consequence and hope, as my Dad shared with me the confidence he had in me, and in the direction I was heading. Oddly enough, I was in the psych ward of a mental health facility most likely when I opened this grand letter, and at some time had highlighted various lines with a burgundy pen. Odd thing is is that I do not know when I had read the letter last, and it just APPEARED in my kitchen with no fanfare…just Grace and happiness.
Just as my kitty is getting to know me, I am learning how to enjoy company with Murray. He is a scrounging delight and a good companion! My time with him—although I am out and about most days—is precious, and I value his companionship highly, as I live and move in this space of my apartment. Last week, for the first time, I brought Murray over to my great friend Sandra’s abode and he spent the afternoon and evening exploring this new space, finding himself at home in the new surroundings. I think Murray enjoyed being at Sandra’s and we will probably repeat this adventure soon!
I thank my God for the relaxed and comfortable state I find myself in this evening as I blog…God has been so good to me! It is New Year’s Eve tomorrow and Sandra and I will be getting together to spend the day at her place. Not every divorced couple can say that they enjoy the company of their former spouse, but Sandra and I are best of friends and we both thank God for each other, as friends! We have truly been blessed with this continued relationship, even as we have passed through the state of being lovers and into the state of being just good friends.
Murray has yet to lie down on my keyboard as of late—he is enjoying being spread out in his favorite brown leather chair, and cannot be bothered! I am grateful for this blog to share my life and times with y’all. Thanks!
Rich