A lot has happened in the last 2 months. After the Alaskan cruise, we went to visit the grandkids in Virginia. While there, Amy's mom passed away, so our trip was cut short. Her health had really deteriorated to the point that we considered canceling the trip, but she had rallied temporarily and we thought making the trip would be okay. After the funeral, we settled back into our normal routine with one exception. We have a new family member. A Yorkie named Max. He was about 3 lbs when we got him and he has doubled his weight. He is now about 4 months old and about 7 lbs. He has us trained. We take him outside to potty, but all he does is play, chasing anything that moves. Then back inside to use the bathroom on the floor. At least he will go on pads, sometimes. We have had to put him on a leash when he goes outside, just to keep him from going into the woods or under the neighbors fence. He is fast and sneaky and loves to tear up anything he can get his mouth on. He also bites and chews his toys and my hands if he can get his mouth close to them. He loves chasing a plastic tea container, growling and barking at it like it was a threat. I think he has ADHD and may need medication. On second thought he is just a puppy. That is what I keep telling myself as my hands are bleeding from his sharp teeth.
My part-time job turned into more hours than I wanted to spend and my Fridays off disappeared. Between working during the day and coming home to work most of the night, it made me remember why I retired in the first place. July and August seemed to fly by. At least till the end of the month.
I drove to Woodstock, Ga., to see my brothers son , Taylor, graduate from college. About two weeks later I picked up my brother and brought him to Talladega to spend a few days with mom. After returning home he lost his battle with cancer. It was almost like he had two things to live for, Taylor's graduation and one last visit with mom. His funeral was on the 31st of August in Woodstock, Ga. A memorial service will be held on Sept. 10th in Talladega. Burial will follow this service in Pine Hill Cemetery in Talladega. I am now an only child. The past few years have been rough. First dad, then my sister, then my mother-in-law, and finally my brother. Mom continues to do well and will probably out live Amy and I. We are really fortunate to have good caregivers for her.
As of last Friday, I have officially retired again. This week will be spent catching up on work around the house that has been neglected since last April. It is cleanup time at the Locklin house. We have also decided that we need a fence in the back yard for Max. He has a small contained area inside and outside that we refer to as puppy prison. He does like to get on a float in the pool and he knows instinctively how to swim. The fence should be installed next week. This will also be good for my kids labs when they come to visit.
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