1 year

This is the first anniversary of my Dad's passing.

I apologize for the picture, I got a new printer and I can't seem to figure out how to crop out the picture.

This was taken when he was working for Dralion for Cirque du Soleil. He always had a cap on. He is either drawing or taking notes on the performance.

This is how I remember him, always trying to make the design work, always tweaking costumes.

My Dad, my protector. I always felt protected when I was with him.

Sometimes i feel so alone in the big sea of life....and then I remember that Dan and Vero have always had my back and even if I feel sad they are there to support and love me.

Meghan is thriving, and everyday she's more at ease with the other fur babies

I love you Dad

Always XXX

Valerie

I have a hole in my heart

That is the only way I can explain it. I have a hole in my heart and an emptiness in my soul.

As soon as you adopt a living being you are responsible for its life. Food,water,care, love ....that is on your shoulders.

You don't decide that you un-adopt a pet just because it doesn't live to your expectations....

14 years ago, I got a request to adopt a kitten and I turned it down. I felt I had good reasons, we already had 4 cats...That was on a Saturday, 2 days later, the woman who adopted him called and said I don't want him, he's too needy, he wants too much attention.

So after work  on that same Monday we drove all the way to St-Eustache and got that unwanted kitty.

We named him Billy Bob (Bob for short) and the rest is history....

Bob loved to be outside, even in the snow.

                                          Bob with his special lady friend Peanut (Pinotte)

                                          He didn't find this hat too amusing.....

He loved to explore new places, like new furniture

                                          He too, loved glassware....

So after 14 glorious years, we had to send Bob back to his maker....He was feeling poorly and wasn't enjoying life as much. I am sure that mice and chipmunks in the neighborhood are celebrating because he was quite the hunter!

                               You will be dearly missed, my dear Bob. Who will bite my nose at night and snuggle real tight? You are an excellent cat, fly free and say hi to Pinotte (Peanut)



RIP Bob 2001-2015

Off Balance

Finding a title for this post was hard. Today was hard.

Everyone I know was in shock over Robin Williams passing. He made me laugh, he made me cry. He leaves a big hole in the cosmic energy.

I am sorry the treatment he was seeking and probably received was not enough to keep him alive.

I know mental illness and depression, many close ones suffer from either or both. His passing made me feel off balance and sad.

It is never easy. It's not easy for the person that suffers from it and can be a roller coaster ride for the loved ones.

But so far we are lucky and we lived through it, most of us....When someone doesn't want to get better, well there's nothing you can do. Except pray.

So be well and sleep tight