Wednesday May 31st~

Sometimes life's most important moments 

are quiet, a decision made quick and calm...

 When it comes to basking n the sunshine no one beats Sniff. 

 Wherever there is a ray of sunshine Sniff is right there.  Yesterday the

 sun did not come out too much, but in the afternoon it graced us with 

its presence and Sniff was right there.  All stretched out and relaxed.

My mom and sisters call Sniff the model.  And I can

 see why.  Not only is he perfect, but he is just the most 

beautiful little dude.  Obviously I am NOT biased 😂

With almost no more soccer games to watch, 

Arvid is getting restless.  Thankfully we can watch

 the Florida Panthers vs Vegas Golden Knights 

faceoff in the Stanley Cup finals. 

 Hockey time is here.  LET'S GO PANTHERS!!!

 and just like that, we are halfway into the week.  

Time sure is moving along FAST I will to say.

To all a good day. Well it seems as if I am going to be

 going to have a few more visits with the doctors.  I definitely

 need to get home to Fort Myers.  I need to keep all these doctors

 in one location only.  Already tests are overlapping and there 

is not much I can do about.  Every doctor wants to have their

 own tests performed on me.  I am but a guinea pig here.

I can think of worse things than being used as guinea pigs...

~Nadiya~

Monday May 29th ~

Extraordinary things are always hiding 

in places people never think to look...

 Any day that begins with a sunrise as beautiful as this, is 

definitely going to be a good one.  Feeling good and I look 

forward to the new week.  As always Arvid and I are always up 

for something to do, and he always finds a project.  Keeps him

 busy and happy.  Keeps me from causing trouble as well.

This past week has been really good for us.  Much

 has gotten accomplished.  Arvid and I are still 

smiling and of course Sniff is oblivious of all

 except that he's loved and loved more.

Over the weekend we had another great time at The Landing.  

This time we also had the opportunity to show it to a colleague

 visiting from another state.  As always it did not disappoint.

Back in Fort Myers, Florida,  dad M15 and his boy E22 continue 

to captivate audiences.  They have followers from all over the 

world.  The picture below is taken from their Facebook Page

SWFL EagleCam - Harriet & M15

Happy Memorial Day.  America, home of the free, because of the brave.

All you need is the plan, the road map, and 

the courage to press on to your destination...

~Nadiya~

Quiet Sunday ~

 Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is relax...

Sunday.  A day to just do as little as possible.  At least we 

will try.  Sniff is already doing his best and succeeding at it.

Sunsets from our deck are also AMAZING.  I took these
 yesterday evening as I was brining in the bird feeders.

Even I am impressed with these pictures.

The day begins beautifully.  Could not ask for much more.  

As I have always said, sunsets and sunrises, no matter 

where we are never disappoint.  Looking forward to

 seeing the sunrise and sunsets in Norway soon again.

A quiet day awaits us.  That is always good.  Arvid has been

working like a madman all week long.  Now he's a bit tired both mentally

 and physically.  Many things going on at the same time of course we like it,

 but it does take its toll.  Today we relax and have our outing later when it 

warms up.  A happy Sunday to all and a happy Memorial Day Weekend.

And I’m proud to be an American, where at least I know I’m free. 

And I won’t forget the men who died, who gave that right to me...

~Nadiya~

Saturday May 27th ~

 You don't have to be positive all the time.  It's perfectly okay

 to feel sad, angry, frustrated, scared, or anxious.  Having feelings

 doesn't make you a "negative person."  It makes you human...

It's looking to be a beautiful day here.  The sun will be out 

and the day will be warm.  The nights are still cold,  and yes 

we do still keep the heat on.  Very strange weather we have been

 having.  Maybe that's why my bronchitis is still lingering on 😟, 

but at least my chest x-rays did not show anything too bad.

As far as Sniff goes all is well.  He has no worries in this world.  
He is well cared for and loved every single minute of his life. Arvid 

and I enjoy spending time at The Landing.  Always pretty and the

 many restaurants and shops makes it a great attraction all year long.

We have not tried the Zipline as yet. Who know, 

I might develop bravery before we leave this fall.

The days are beautiful.  Weather is great and being able to go 

to The Landing makes it more enjoyable when in Branson.

Good morning world.  Sniff's basking in sunshine.

Dear mind please stop thinking so much at night, I need sleep...

~Nadiya~

Friday May 26th~

 Yesterday ended last night, today
 is a brand new day.  And it's yours..

Fridays make us happy, not as if it's different than any

 other day, but for us it means that the "work week" is over, 

although in our case that is never so.  Just makes it feel like we 

can take off a little on a Friday evening and do some fun stuff.

Never need a reason to celebrate, but when there is on 💙

On Fridays we like to go to The Landing, walk around a

 bit and have a little nibble and something to drink.  I go for

 the drinks with umbrellas and Arvid sticks to beer.

When in Fort Myers we go downtown.  Both Arvid and I miss our Friday pizza.

A good day to all and may the weekend be filled with 

all things good.  Whether you are looking forward to a relaxing

 day, heading out for an adventure or have a big night planned, 

make sure you have a good time. For many this is a three

 day weekend.  Happy Memorial Day Weekend.

LET'S GO PANTHERS!! FLORIDA PANTHER'S🏒

It’s not necessarily the amount of time you spend at practice

 that counts; it’s what you put into the practice.  Hockey,

 another thing Arvid introduced me to 💛 Happy.

Every weekend should be a three-day weekend. 

 The only thing better than a long weekend is 

that it’s followed by a short work week...

~Nadiya~

Thursday May 25th ~

The truth is you don't know what is going to happen

 tomorrow.  Life is a crazy ride, and nothing is guaranteed...

 
I follow an Eagle family in Fort Myers.   I am so in love with

 them that it's not funny.  Their story is one that has survived many 

a difficult times, including Hurricane Ian.  Tragedy of course is at

 the core of it, but over all it is an amazing story of an AMAZING

 Eagle family and of one SUPER dad M15.  SWFL EagleCam

SW Florida Eagle Cam

And because of that I had to share it once again.  Soon the cameras 

following them will be turned off.  That will be a really tough day 

for SW Florida and so many following this family.  Me included.

Yesterday was back to doing lab works and chest x-rays. 

 I'm sure it's nothing serious, but I'm really tired of being tired.

As the new day begins Arvid, Sniff, and I are excited to see what it brings.

Good morning all.   Live your life from your heart. Share from

 your heart. And your story will touch and heal people's souls.

Life consists not in holding good cards

 but in playing those you hold well.,,

~Nadiya~

Wednesday May 24th ~

 It doesn't matter what's been written in your story so far, 
it's how you fill up the rest of the pages that counts...

Wednesday again.  Halfway through the week and little by 

little we are starting to see the results of Arvid's hard work.

  I just know that he will soon need to start a new "project" just 

to stay busy.  For a man his age, Arvid does not know what the

 word slow down means, and I don't say this in a bad way.  It's 

just that sometimes it's nice to want to relax and take it easy.

May is about over.  Good riddance.  Once June begins our time to go to 

Norway gets closer and closer.  I look forward to it.  I would love to give

 Victoria and Michael a big hug and to make them feel better.  If I can.  

We look forward to seeing and enjoying good times with everyone.

I do stress about leaving Sniff for so long, but I know he

 is well cared for.  Peace of mind is always good.  He's my baby.

He cheers me up and makes me laugh when I am down.  

Together with Arvid I am fortunate.  I don't know what I would

 do if something happened to Sniff.  Brutus' death shattered me.  

Shadow's devastated us.  I want our Sniff with us FOREVER!!!

It's back to a few doctors appointments again.  I just don't 

understand it, but ever since getting to Branson I have not been 

feeling good.  I need to go back home soon.  I want to have all my doctors

 in one place, at least until I know what is really going on with me.

As the new day begins we "forget" that what we 

take for granted, someone else is praying for.  Somewhere out

 there, there is a sadness and an anger that haunts many

 until hopefully one day it becomes bearable.

Never apologize for doing what you have to do in 

order to maintain your happiness and peace.  In 

your life you need to come second to none...

~Nadiya~

Tuesday May 23rd ~

 Sometimes it takes only one act of kindness

 and caring to change a person's life...

Life teaches you lessons all day long.  Be it good or bad,

 you always learn something along the way.  At least one hopes so.

At some point in all our lives tragedy will touch us.  There is

 no "saving" us from it.  I just wish that it didn't touch the ones

 we love.  I just can't think of someone I love hurting, crying.  

I just can't because I know how it feels and it's not good.

Staying busy keeps the mind occupied, most of the time.

Wishing everyone a day filled with all things good.  May each

 day bring you a little more peace and acceptance. 

 It took me years and years to get there, and some

 days I do go back to square one.  But life is a work in 

progress and we each heal and cope differently.

When a dear person in your life loses their cat, it can be hard

 to know the right words to say. The loss of their perfect pet has

 left them with a hole in their heart that will never fully heal. 

Losing your best little friend teaches you patience, strength, 

and rebuilding your life.  A cat's love forever graces your heart...

~Nadiya~

A New Week Begins~

The greatest discovery of all time is that a person

 can change his future by merely changing his attitude...

 Sundays are quiet relaxing days.  Perfect for a drive around town

 with the top down.  You never know what you will come across.  

We or Arvid was happy because he came across a car he used

 to have many years ago.  Of course we stopped and looked.

We spent several minutes looking.  Arvid of course had

 to circle around the cars a few times to admire it.

Not much happening today.  I did go to the doctor last 

week for my allergies which led to bronchitis.  The meds are 

doing their job, but I still think the bronchitis is lingering.  I know 

I need to give the meds time to work.  I'm impatient.

Good morning everyone.  A new week begins with it we have new 

hopes, new goals to look forward to.  Let us always remember that each 

sunrise brings a new day with new hopes for a new beginning.

Arvid and I used to go to the Florida Panthers games 

when we lived in Fort Lauderdale.  Makes us happy to see 

the Panthers in the playoffs.  Let's GO PANTHERS.

“The best journey of life that you can take is inside yourself

 to discover your new thoughts, new ideas, and new hopes...

~Nadiya~

Sunday May 21st ~

 Time may heal all wounds, but it does not erase the scars...

For us here at home in Branson, Missouri another 

beautiful morning begins.  In another part of the world reality

 is settling in.  Time alone will heal one's anguish.  No matter what 

I or anyone say, it does not really matter.  Your best friend is time, 

and I know that does not sound good enough.  But that's

 all you have right now on your side.  Time.

Yesterday we took our former maintenance guy and his wife from 

Almost Home out to lunch.  As always we had a very good time. 

 Robert is a character and both Arvid and I like him very much.

Today we work in the basement.  It's been Arvid's chore

 ever since we bought the house in Branson.  Everyday 

it is looking better and better.  To all a good day.

Keep smiling, because life is a beautiful 

thing and there’s so much to smile about...

~Nadiya~

Saturday May 20th ~

 Disbelief becomes my close companion, 
and anger follows in its wake....

My day begins with my Sniff by my side, and I am happy for 

that, at the same time I can't help put picture a girl and a boy in 

Norway whose day begins without their Loffen.  If I could, I would 

do anything to take away their pain, that grief that tears you apart. 

 I go about doing what needs to be done, but every so often 

my mind goes to Victoria and Michael and because I know what 

they are going through I just can't help being heartbroken all 

over again.  Victoria said it well, "the worst day of my life."

If there is a kitty heaven I hope Loffen finds our Brutus, 

Shadow my other kitties, Annas babies and all the furbabies 

and my PR kitties.  Hope they play together.  Words only, 

but sometimes it's  just OK to hold on to something.

Good morning everyone.  Take the time to hug your

 furbabies a little tighter today for we have no idea what 

tomorrow holds.  The same goes for your loved ones.

We try to tell ourselves that it's a bad dream, a nightmare.

  That we will wake up and our little furbaby will be by our side. 

 We try, but with each new day this nightmare we are living 

becomes our reality.  Unless you have lost, you will not really 

understand.  Lucky you.  All we carry now are memories.

It's a typical morning here at home.  Elsewhere

 someone's heart is shattered.  Life as they say is 

under no obligation to give us what we expect 💔

There is no greater sorrow that to recall in

 misery the time when we were happy...

~Nadiya~