My weekend officially began this evening at 7:30 PM.  I am ready for it.

Tomorrow, Thursday, I will retrieve Flyer’s ashes from The Pines.  I am planning on taking Navi and Chief with me so we can roam the grounds for a while to enjoy some peace and quiet.  The staff at The Pines should be God’s ambassadors to Heaven.  They are wonderful.

My goal for tomorrow is to actually sit down to something creative for me: writing, composing.  I do need to mow the back yard, and do some cleaning in the house – but I am really feeling a bit selfish, wishing to do things I find pleasing and relaxing.

Friday, I hope to explore more creative moments.  In the evening, I shall head to ACTION Adoption to teach a class.

Saturday, I will join three director-friends for two new musicals at The Human Race Theatre Company for their annual new musical workshop.

Monday through Friday will be a much compacted teaching schedule, and show choir camp in the evenings.  Friday will be an all day camp session with the parent show in the evening.

The house is a different kind of quiet.  A stillness that seems deafening at times.  Navi and Chief seem to be deeply feeling the effects of Flyer’s passing.  Navi is terribly needy, and cries quite a bit.  Chief has no spunk – and Chief IS spunk.  I am sure their world will return to a normal by next week.

I have noticed The Kids stepping up to the plate with maturity, and being more precise with executing their commands.  I’ve even thrown new, random commands at them, and they’ve quickly grasped them.

I am learning so much from my dogs.  I might teach them commands, and tricks, but they teach me about life.  I am grateful that God entrusted the care of Flyer to me, as well as The Kids.