A long day I wish were over...

I cleaned the bird cage for the last time.  All of Sam and Madeleine's things are stacked upon the deacons' bench: travel carrier, play pen, cover, food, supplies, and millet container.  Seeing it all was very upsetting, waves of sadness washing over me.

To distract myself, I worked in both the attic and the basement a bit more.  After some re-organizing and reducing, I have two less boxes in the attic and two less boxes in the basement.  I also pinned up some personal things on a bulletin board I had hung on the wall above one of the office supplies shelves: a cross from a friend, a ladybug ornament, a Christian "fish" key chain from high school, the only Farside cartoon I have ever understood (Bettina sent it to me), and framed card Bettina sent me that represents our friendship.

So, here I am waiting again...nothing to distract me.  In an hour or so, my birds will be with their new owner and I shall be left with a hole in my heart and in my life.  

SIGH.

I am Yours, Lord.  Save me!