
Looking back over a bittersweet summer
When I last wrote, another school year had been about to end and the promise of summer vacation loomed ahead. The past three months, since I took an unintended break from Six-Word-Saturday, have been bittersweet.
How so? In the spring, just as the weather started to become nice, our adopted silky terrier lost his battle with pancreatisis. We said goodbye to Gizmo on May 23. You can read my husband’s tribute here.
In that same month, our Trap-Neuter-Release group also experienced heartache. Floods took from us two cats we had fondly dubbed the Gravel Road boys.
Out of that latter tragedy came sweetness. During the floods, another nearby colony had also been in danger. My husband and I decided to foster the friendliest feral of the cats.
The rest of my summer proved hectic but pleasant. My husband and I took our annual vacation to Newfoundland to visit my family. Upon our return, I taught two summer writing clubs for the first time. Before school started up again, I also managed to squeeze in a week of rest and relaxation.
More news in weeks to come! How was your summer?
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August 30, 2015 at 12:39 pm
Our summer was hot and busy. Lots of visitors, lots of potluck parties- a good summer. Sorry to read about your beloved Gizmo and the floods taking the cats. May your autumn be better.
August 30, 2015 at 1:44 pm
Sounds like you had a fun summer! Friends, food, and activities. Just the way it should be.
Autumn sees us with a full household of three cats and a dog. Also, there are a lot of potentially positive changes at my teaching job. So far so good. 🙂