...an opportunity to wallow in it senselessly! It is difficult to describe the events of the last few days without overwhelming myself and probably you too. Most of you know about the fire at the Chatette and Sammie Cat's crossing over to the other side. Most of you also know that this is NOT my first disaster, since I came here to Cadrieu and the Chatette after Hurricane Katrina.
I just keep moving on and doing what needs to be done here.
Without Sam, my "we" is severely reduced. Dali's ashes have been disbursed in the living room. Monsieur Winkelmann will need some work. One of my Mary's lost her head and the other Mary and St. Therese of Lisieux are now black. Actually, everything is black everywhere and in the living room all gone.
But mostly, I'm grateful I'm here. I'm grateful my friend who was with me is okay. I'm grateful for the 15 years I had with my Sammie Cat and how big of a part she became in my life after I'd said "no more cats!"
I am grateful for great assurance (insurance), amazing friends, a village who is loving me and supporting me, and such depth of care and concern for me "en francais" that it brings tears to my eyes to even try to describe it. EVERYONE is a superhero and I have the A-Team.
They say it takes a village...I have one literally and figuratively. Lucky girl!
Coming back in to my life here earlier this summer, I sat in my beautiful living room in my big comfortable chair that EVERYONE loves and wants to be the one to sit there.
I looked at: the atrium; the play of the light; bathed in the silence; and, patted Sam's head and rubbed her chin as she sat on the arm of the chair. I actually said outloud: "This is all I need. It is just enough for me." Nothing is left in there now. Then this week, I sat on the front steps with Monsieur Winkelmann behind me while I looked at my loving Lot and said: "Even in all of this, I am happy. This is enough!"
And so, I just keep going. I do what I need to do. I wallow in the gratefulness and glory in my wealth of spirit and love in my life...and I know that I am the richest woman in the world. Whatever is up ahead for me will be different, but as I've said before-sometimes the surprises are better than anything I could have planned and I just need to trust the universe!
Lots of Love back to y'all from the Lot!
Happy Friday!
Thanks for checking in Susan-it was a popping spark from the fireplace to the canape-au lit. I was sitting right there. I tried to put it out, but it went up quickly. I'm grateful to be here and majorly heartbroken about Sammie cat-Love, Laury
Posted by: Laury Bourgeois | December 05, 2017 at 07:12 PM
Laury, what has happened? I gather that you have had a fire from your post. I am so sorry to hear this, but reassured by your description of all the love and help you are receiving. And to lose Sammie too - what on earth happened?
Posted by: Susan (from Beduer) | December 05, 2017 at 06:50 PM
Thanks, Duncan...I'm doing my very best. Really, anything else right now is counterproductive. I still have my moments...just too much loss-Love, Laury
Posted by: Laury Bourgeois | December 02, 2017 at 06:40 AM
Hey SB-took me a minute to realize it was you. Your sweet note here means so much-it's all been pretty surreal but I'm putting the pieces back into place slowly. It will come. I will still be back in NO on tne night of the 28th and offering the workshops in January/February. Thanks so much for your love and support-Love from the Lot-Laury
Posted by: Laury Bourgeois | December 02, 2017 at 06:39 AM
Aw Larry-you've been so wonderful. Hug on those 4-legged children with all youb got and give Peanuts a big kiss on the lips for me. I'm in the apartment-exhausted-but putting it all back together...I WILL STILL BE Back in NEW ORLEANS on the evening of the 28th...Lots of Love-Laury
Posted by: Laury Bourgeois | December 02, 2017 at 06:36 AM
Chin up, Laury, that's the spirit!
Posted by: Duncan & Merete in Bergen. | December 02, 2017 at 12:01 AM
Such a beautiful tribute and testimony. I am happy to read that you had such an amazing support system during this challenging time.I know that the universe has wonderful things in store for you. Continue to send you love and light! shawne (from NO)
Posted by: Shawne | December 01, 2017 at 10:48 PM
Laury, Sending love and best thoughts your way this morning....you were still on my mind when I had my coffee. I'm very sad about your loss...especially Sammie Cat. I hugged Peanuts extra this morning....
just wanted you to know. Any idea when you'll be back to NOLA? I want to visit when you are. xoxo Larry & Peanuts
Posted by: Larry Graham | December 01, 2017 at 06:31 PM