Phoenix

It’s felt like a very long week. I had an unexpected second week of puppy sitting. Overnight on Monday I could feel my symptoms flaring in relation to whatever this autoimmune condition is. My body was screaming at me to slow down. I let my neighbour know that whilst I would still feed and take her puppy out I wouldn’t be spending as much time with him.

That plan helped me make it to Friday. On Friday I went to my friends house. She leaves for Ireland soon. She will be staying there for 12 months. She has very kindly given me keys to her home and given me permission to stay as often as I like. So I was shown where all the key things in the property are and then we went to lunch.

Her home is out in the countryside with a view of rolling fields from her garden. It’s so peaceful there. I am hoping to have space and peace to study my music there and hope I can get round to composing my own pieces without the distractions I face in my own home.

There are other ventures I’d like to explore whilst there. More writing. Great opportunities for my Alter Katie to enjoy her passion of photography and maybe I can reclaim my spiritual path while there.

The land there has such a harmonious energy. My friend was with me all the way when my cat had to be put to sleep at the vet last month. We returned to her place afterwards. I felt like I was carrying his spirit in my arms all the way back to her property and he was released as I stood in her garden. On Friday we scattered the Forget me not seeds that’s the vet sent with their condolences and a copy of his footprints. It felt right to scatter them there. I hope to watch them grow as I spend time there.

Today has been a much needed day of self care and cuddling my other cat. She is still grieving the loss of Rocket has found it difficult with me coming and going to look after the puppy.

Today we given each other lots of cuddles.

There will be more resting and recovering for another few days.