At the beginning of the month, we had one day warm enough to run down to Columbus to Whole Foods. That enabled us to stock up on things, so we should be able to get through the last of this cold weather. Since we made it out that long, we figured that we might as well make a fun day of it. We rushed home, put the food away and a new fire in the stove, and rushed up to see The Hobbit one last time (the theater here has quit playing it --- boo hoo!). We got into our seats as the title screen came on. Talk about good timing! At least, we didn't have to sit through all of those long trailers. The Hobbit only improves with viewing, that's for sure. Can't wait for the DVD.
Went to bed, and I stayed up most of the night worrying about him and saying prayers. Got up the next morning and he was not looking any better. Mom called for a vet appointment and got one in the afternoon, but it was below zero outside and the roads were covered. Wasn't looking too good. We sat with him, said some more prayers and I cried. He was so sad --- and it wasn't looking too good. Then, Mom thought of giving him a homeopathic remedy. Minutes later he was perking up. After a little while, we gave him another dose. He got even perkier. By about eleven o'clock, he ate a lot of wet food, went upstairs and stretched out. Thank you, Jesus! I was thrilled --- but still worried. He's continued to look good ever since. In fact, I don't know what he had, but he looks better now than he has for ages.
Everyone knows who Shirley Temple is. Almost everyone, I'm sure. It's kind of like the passing of an era, but what a legacy. She may have been 85 years old, but everyone will remember her as a curly-headed six-year-old with dimples. You can't help but smile when you see her, even if her films aren't exactly your cup of tea.
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Well, this gives you all a bit of an idea as to what we've been up to lately. I better stop blogging and get working. Elizabeth's waiting on me to work on one of the Minikins. More later.