What a New Year's Wish is this?

I am sure, this will be a question that comes to your mind, after reading this post.

Yes folks, I'm not at all the kind of writer that writes 'masterpieces', I just let my thought go their free rein and put them on virtual paper.
I also doubt if putting a question mark in a title is correct, perhaps it's not done.
So - I leave it up to you to define what this is.

Anyhow, it comes straight from my heart, and before going further, I want to wish you all a 'Happy New Year' with the hope that you will have many blessings in the year to come.

- I started the new year with running in the early morning, just after dawn.

I was whole alone on the road, it seemed as if everyone else was sleeping off his whirl from yesterday evening.

- I myself - had nothing to celebrate yesterday. I went early to bed, I only awoke '*around midnight' because of the noise of the fireworks here in the neighborhood.

*That was for me the right time to hug my dear Pipke's 'Golden heart'!

It brought me back to the time that she was still alive, then we took her indoors to prevent that she would become afraid for the popping fireworks.

That was the time for hugs and reassurance, such a happy time!

From those happy times I have one picture that's taken 'exactly', on this very day, twenty years ago.

New Year's day 1996! 
In the early morning. 

(As you can see: my sweet little girl could not appreciate to be 'dolled up' for the occasion! She shook it off as quick as possible.

She loved sobriety. She didn't like frills! Pure white was her favorite color. The material of her packing always had to be clean, soft and waterproof.)

However - I don't think that I will ever be able 'to celebrate' a New Year.

No! Celebrations - of what kind so ever - are no longer wasted on me.

Actually, the world wherein we live now, it makes me sad!

There's too much hunger for too many of us. Not 'the hunger' in the real sentence of the word, but - the kind of hunger where Mother Teresa once referred to!

For all who's hungry, I hope you will be fed today!

If not, *this message is intended to you.

Let this be your New Year's *resolution for the year 2016:

 let No-One be hungry again. 
*It is surely mine!

I wish you all the very best!

Fran 

PS: for those who don't know it. 

Pipke's 'Golden heart' is the little urn with her ashes, in the shape of a heart.

Many Thanks

 Herewith I want to thank my blogger friends for the beautiful e-cards and friendly emails that I may receive for my birthday.
I was surprised that you* - *blogger friends - knew the correct date!
This is not so evident.
People who know me already more than 50 years even got the "wrong" date in mind!
Not that it's so important, but - It says a lot
Anyway, thank you dear blogger friends for thinking of me on the correct date.
It made my day!

- I will continue soon with Pipke's  life story.
Till soon, I hope ! :-)

Loving Memory

I'll remember you, 
when I've forgotten all the rest.


You to me were true, 
You to me were the best.

For always in my heartClick on the link above to watch. 
Pipke

May 25, 1995 – September 14, 2009

The Ultimate Gift for an Oldie

Isn't this poignant.

I'm sure - if this product would ever be available on the market, nowadays - for some of the younger generation - this would be 'the ultimate gift' to bestow to an oldie. 

So ..... problem solved!

The message that comes with the gift says it all.
Two birds with one stroke: a gift with a bitter after taste!

Hope there are enough batteries included with the gift to keep on going for a little while!

PS: this moving 3D animated short called 'Changing Batteries' is created by the talented folks over at Sunny Side Up Productions!

Based on the theme 'Change', the story tells about their relationship development with one another through time and is their final year animation production made in Multimedia University, Cyberjaya, Malaysia. 


They are currently up and running for BANG Awards!

Twenty Years Already.

Twenty years ago today, this tiny being entered my world and changed it forever. 

It remains the greatest joy of my life, 

and I will cherish every moment we've shared for the rest of my days.

Pipke 

on May 25, 1995.

Only a few hours old.

It was so good that I might know you sweetie!

For ever in my heart, 

your 

Oma 

PS: If you came by pure change on this blog, then I invite you to read Pipke's full life story. You can find it here. Hope to see you there. 

Thanks in advance.

Generous Contribution to International Bird Rescue in Memory of Pipke the Duck

This is something I want to share with you!

Some time ago I received this message from the International Bird Rescue. 

(You can find the message below in this post.) 

Isn't this a lovely gesture of Ruxandra! 

- Amazing how much love and laughter pets bring into our lives and even how much closer we become with each other because of them.

Our love for pet ducks brought us together.

Dear friend, in gratitude for your friendly gesture I want to share this picture in loving memory of your duckies.

Loving memory of Esme and Bruna 

Ruxadra's beloved pets.

Thank you dear friend.

Hope all's going well with you!
Here below follows the message with certificate where I talk about.

 *****

Dear Fran,

We are pleased to inform you that Ruxandra Balcangui has made a generous contribution to International Bird Rescue in memory of Pipke the Duck. This gift supports year-round care of injured birds brought to International Bird Rescue wildlife centers throughout California, including the recent “mystery goo” spill into the San Francisco Bay. As of this writing, we’ve released dozens of sea ducks and other birds found oiled. Many more remain in our care and are thankfully nearing their release date.

We’ve attached a memorial certificate to this email.

Thank you so much for your support.

Team International Bird Rescue

International Bird Rescue - Gifts 

PO Box 2171
Long Beach CA 90801

gifts@bird-rescue.org

Twitter: @intbirdrescue

birdrescue.org

A GENEROUS CONTRIBUTION TO INTERNATIONAL BIRD RESCUE HAS BEEN MADE IN MEMORY OF 

PIPKE THE DUCK

THIS GIFT HELPS SUPPORT INTERNATIONAL BIRD RESCUE’S ONGOING WORK REHABILITATING INJURED AQUATIC BIRDS AFFECTED BY NATURAL AND MAN-MADE THREATS WORLDWIDE. YOU CAN FOLLOW OUR WORK AT BIRDRESCUE.ORG.

Your memorial contribution has aided in emergency efforts to rehabilitate hundreds of birds like this Surf Scoter in the San Francsico Bay mystery goo incident. This gift made possible by: Ruxandra Balcar

Remembrance

Today, September 14, 2014 - 

it's already five years ago since Pipke passed away.

 Since then, each time as the date September the 14th gets closer, I go through a very emotional period, and I get overwhelmed by grief. 


If you know me already a little, then you will have noticed that I have apologized myself already a few times for being rather sensitive and emotional.

Well - now I know that I have to change this attitude because I've learned a lot about emotions.

Some time ago I discovered this following quote, and I'm going to use this as guidance.

I'm going to keep this in mind.

'Never apologize for being Sensitive or Emotional...

It's a sign that you have a Big Heart... and that you aren't afraid to let others see it.

Showing your Emotions is a sign of Strength...'

So - I'm not going to suppress my emotions this time because

I've learned that 'that's fighting against myself'! 

No, I will let my emotions go their own free rein today.

*******

'Five whole years' already since she's gone! 

I just cannot believe that it can be that long ago. Never thought that missing her would be so tough.

I know - for the world she just might have been a silly duck, but to me, she meant the world. 

Missing Pipke still brings tears to my eyes, but remembering all the good times can bring a smile on my face!

Therefore I prefer to remember the good times.

As a tribute to her I want to share these images with you.

Fulfilled with gratitude that she came into my life, 

I'm watching now these images. 

 ^      

 At dawn, when leaving her pen, well rested and cheerful,

ready to start a new day. 

^

After *smooching in the laundry room (*our daily morning ritual) 

ready to inspect the flowers for bugs.

Be sure she took her task as inspector pest controller very serious. 

Not one bug could escape her eye!

^
Time to assist the gardener with weeding.

^

After all that work enjoying a good wash in her pond.

^

Now - time to take a nap on her favorite spot - 

under the easy chair.

^

Around sunset, for darkness falls.

 Before going to bed - searching for some bugs in

our garden - Pipke's little world - the place I had to leave behind.


For me this was heaven on earth. 

My heart aches!

My little one,

You will live on in my heart

my little friend so true,

and memories of you will fill my mind

until I go to you

Your 

Oma

Pipke

May 25, 1995 – September 14, 2009

*In loving memory

*Watch: Pipke's life story in a nutshell on YouTube.