This is the first time I've been in the sewing room since, last Friday or Saturday. This week is one I wish I never had to remember but which I know I'll never forget.
First of course, my sweet Sophie passed away on Sunday night around midnight. I was able to sleep for about 2 hour on Sunday night.
On Monday morning, Andy and I took Sophie's little body up to Dr. Rachel's for cremation. A hard, hard trip.
Then before I could even start to recover from that, it was Election Day. I had looked forward to that day with so much excitement. I was going to vote for the first woman president of the United States. I was going to dedicate my vote to all the awesome women in my life who had helped mold me.
I did vote, but not with joy and not with celebration. The loss of Sophie was still too much with me.
On Tuesday night, I watched the returns--and darkness descended. As I'm sure you all know by now, about 1/4 of the voters in this country gave us an inexperienced, immoral buffoon to hold the office of POTUS #45. One-half of the registered voters didn't vote, and about 1/4 voted for Secretary Clinton. (Actually Secretary Clinton received about a quarter million more votes than Donald, but they didn't fall in the right states for them to count.) It was inconceivable to me that America had elected a man who just a few years ago was a reality show joke, a man America loved to hate. That night, I didn't sleep at all.
But last night Skipper and I went to bed early, I read for a while, then went to sleep at a reasonable hour. Almost three days with no sleep finally did me in. I am still shakey, very shakey, today; but I feel like I'm recovering from Sophie's loss, if not the election disaster.
So to keep sane, I have sworn off any tv news until Trump is history or I am dead, whichever comes first. And I am going to throw myself into quilt making and book reading to keep my mind busy.
Sweet and Precious Memories
Thank you all for your kind condolences and words of love to me and the other furbies. I can tell that Skipper and Taco miss Sophie. Taco has started coming to me and lying on my chest for petting, and Skipper is even more clingy than usual. Bella? Well she's just still her same old antisocial self.
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On 11/10/2016, Jane said ...
Susan, you have been on my mind a lot during these past few days, knowing the onslaught of loss you've had to endure. I am broken-hearted as well. Your vow to stop watching the news is a sound one. My mental and emotional health demand that I reclaim the activities in life that nourish me. Best of wishes to you.
love, Jane
On 11/10/2016, Alison said ...
Sending strength from the uk . Still reeling from the brexit vote and now Trump.
On 11/10/2016, Joanne Cage said ...
Dear Sophie was so sweet, and I know she left a big lonesome spot in the Yellow House. Love you, and hope you can find comfort in the things you love to do, like reading and sewing. - JR
On 11/10/2016, Barbara Anne said ...
I SO agree with you and wish we could sit together and set the world to rights.
Love your plan to burrow in and enjoy things that are goood and right.
Big hugs!
On 11/10/2016, Mary said ...
Right there with you, sister! I can understand how you miss your little friend. :-(
And I was awake all night Tuesday night, too -- it left me bereft. I too have given up on the media, and I have rededicated myself to DOING GOOD. One candle can quench a $#!&load of darkness, did you know that? Stay strong! We must not stop standing up for what is good and right. And we must speak up and support each other!
On 11/11/2016, donna said ...
I share your pain of the election (and opinion). It's hard to imagine that America contains so many people who fell for Trump. My condolences for your Sophie. It's really hard to part with such a companion, but I think they remain near us, just in another dimension. I still see glimpses of my Tessa, gone for several years when I come home at night or sit up in an evening.
On 11/11/2016, Sherry said ...
So sorry for your double loss this week. I feel your pain. But as President Obama said the the sun will come out tomorrow and the next day and the next day... Continue to celebrate Sophie and voice your opinion.
On 11/11/2016, Debbie said ...
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Sophie. She was a great companion to you for many years. She was in many of your posts and that was much fun to see and read.
A pet is a great gift and you were blessed with Sophie,
On 11/12/2016, Karen Vessels said ...
This is my first time commenting but I've been reading your blog for a long time. I'm so sorry about the loss of sweet Sophie. I know how hard it must be. I too am just numb over the election results. Voting was so bittersweet for me. I too was so excited to be voting for our first woman president. But living in a very red state (KY) I knew that Trump was going to win my state. I feel like my vote didn't count for anything. Like you, I haven't watched the news shows since Tuesday. I just don't have the stomach for it now. The campaign and election has also ruined Facebook for me. It's been a real eye-opener. Never realized how mean and hateful some people were.
Praying God brings you through your loss. God bless.
On 11/13/2016, Wendy Schwerin said ...
A double-whammy for you this past week. Our tv news is definitely on hiatus. It's personal with me...starting with having a handicapped daughter (I see his mocking constantly in my mind--who could do that?), not to mention Putin and Access Hollywood. Shame. Not on Facebook anymore (and that's a blessing), but I do follow some quilters' blogs. Hugs to you in your loss.
On 11/13/2016, Ginger said ...
I am so sorry for the loss of your Sophie. Pets are a gift from God.
Don't worry about the election. It's all good.
On 11/14/2016, Sandy said ...
So sorry to hear about Sophie. It's hard to imagine a fur baby gone -- the house is so quiet without them. You're right, sewing and quilting always seems to help maintain our sanity.
Prayers and condolences...
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