Christy's couch

I’m just passing the barn when I hear something from inside. There is a lit lamp sitting on the post just beside Lalka’s stall. Dadi must have found her after all. I start to walk toward her stall, but something catches my eye and makes me turn back for a moment. There is a dark trail leading from... Sign in to see full entry.

Good morning everyone... I hope you all had a fabulous weekend. Margaret and I got some bad news last night. She may have to go back to Belle's either Wednesday or Thursday. Belle may end up going into hospital, depending on how her doctor appointment goes today. Margaret has gone to Wal-Mart, and... Sign in to see full entry.

Hi everyone... I hope you've all had a wonderful Sunday so far. We slept in VERY late this morning! We won't be able to do that tomorrow because Margaret has to go to Wal-Mart to do some of the monthly house and grocery shopping and has to leave here between 9:00 and 10:00. I wish I could go with... Sign in to see full entry.

Hi everyone... I hope you're all having a great Saturday so far. It's quite cold here, though it hasn't really snowed much as yet. For myself, I'm suddenly feeling blah. Not sick at all, just blah. Like I can't decide what to do with myself...or even if I want to do anything at all. I hate days like... Sign in to see full entry.

Hi everyone... I hope you've all had a fabulous Friday! Yes, I am here...just haven't felt much like writing today. Margaret finally got home. Poor soul. Belle's got pneumonia, so I may end up sending Margaret back up there, but not until next Thursday. We just can't until then. Margaret needs so... Sign in to see full entry.

I lie on my side in the bed shaking and crying. Babi sits next to me on a chair, trying to find some words to console me. They do not help. I brought Lalka to the barn to shelter her! I did not see the band tied to her tail. Why did Yakov have to be so cruel? I HATE HIM! Only a few moments later,... Sign in to see full entry.

I love Paddington Bear and all his stories full of wonderfully mischieveous adventures. I have loved him ever since I was a little girl, and I am not ashamed to say that even now, as a newly thirty-nine year old woman I love him still! I wanted Paddington to come and live with us in our house. We... Sign in to see full entry.

Thank goodness Margaret is coming home tomorrow. Finally! I've enjoyed having the flat to myself for a couple of weeks, but it's more fun with her here. Unfortunately, we're expecting a bit of a snowstorm sometime between late tomorrow afternoon and evening. So, I can only pray her ride won't change... Sign in to see full entry.

“Yakov…are you sure? Perhaps you are mistaken.” Olga stares down at the piece of cloth, now lying on the ground. Yakov stands up and walks past me, placing his hand on my shoulder for a moment. Olga and I look at each other. Where is he going? We stand on either side of Lalka speaking softly to her.... Sign in to see full entry.

It is 2 January. The second night of the new year. It snowed heavily while I slept, so rather than walking the short distance to their house, Babi and Dadi came to me again to share our supper. As we ate, I told them about Lalka. “Where did you find her Poka?” Olga and I have set about clearing the... Sign in to see full entry.

My word! Please tell me I am not the only woman here in blogland who gets unusal, insasible cravings at the oddest times of day and/or night! I'm still suffering a MASSIVE case of fig withdrawl!!!! Thankfully, Mac has said he will bring me some. Only trouble is, my grocery only carries dry figs!... Sign in to see full entry.

I don't know which is worse sometimes, the chronic pain in my back or in my knees and ankle! My back is actually doing really well at the moment. The knees and ankle not at all. I know that the CP in itself cannot cause pain, it's the damage it does to the muscles and joints and nerves that sets it... Sign in to see full entry.

I'm just too cranky and tired to carry on with Vyktor tonight, so I'll go back to him tomorrow. I think I'm gonna go veg out with the wii for a little while before bed. I hope you all had a good day. Sign in to see full entry.

My dear friends, may I please ask for special prayers for Amanda and her family? I'm sure you'll understand why when you read her blog. Her family is facing a very difficult and sad time ahead, and I know she would appreciate your kind thoughts and prayers. Thank you all very much. May God bless you... Sign in to see full entry.

What a day! Yes, I'm still being lazy, but Mocha has been cleaned and put to bed and in a little while I'll go and have a shower since I haven't been able to do that yet. Sometimes even being lazy is exhausting! I think I'll make myself some Eggo strawberry waffles and whipped cream for dinner. I... Sign in to see full entry.

I have declared this first Monday of the new year pajama day! I don't know why, but I don't feel like doing anything today! I think it's most likely because my ankle is giving me grief again and I'm getting fed up with the lot of it. I'll write of course. But that will have to come a bit later on... Sign in to see full entry.

ONE YEAR LATER January, 1944. A year and two months have passed. The foot healed at last…as much as it would heal, Babi told me. They did indeed settle me into the house down the road from their own, but not before they were both absolutely certain that I would be able to manage by myself. It became... Sign in to see full entry.

Please pray for the people affected by the earthquake in Chile. They need them more than we know. Thank you, my friends... Sign in to see full entry.

Happy 2011, my friends! I hope you all had a wonderful time celebrating. I'm very sorry I couldn't be here yesterday. I will try and come back to reveal a bit more of Vyktor a bit later on, but no promises here. If not today, than tomrrow at some point for sure. I've been very lazy today! Played on... Sign in to see full entry.

Last night when Mum rang me I asked what they were going to have for their new year's eve feast, and she said they were going out for Chinese. Made my mouth water just to think of it, so I decided to ring out for Chinese myself! Chicken lo mein coming up! Mocha is clean, and all that's left of the... Sign in to see full entry.