Everyone... needs a 'Rabbit Hole'.

It's a Soupy... Foggy... Morn, in Iowa.

Very Warm... for January.

Not complainin'.

; )

Have business to attend to, this afternoon.

This morning... washin' that gray outta my hair.

; )

It's Long... overdue.

gads...

The above image... is one of my Favorites.

<3

Pal, Mark... gave me that Lovely... Old, old... statue, long ago.

: )

I'll always Treasure It.

: )

I've posted it many times, never gets old.

<3

Dear... Renate, sent me the above image.... last night.

Renate captured it at Christmas, one year, long ago.

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Bud, and Renate... would often invite me over for Dinner.

Renate is German, she's an Incredible Cook.

So enjoyed those Evenings, with Them.

<3 <3

As I look at this image, remembering what their Beautiful Home looked like, before the devastating fire, 

it's heartbreaking.

: (

Renate... called this morning.

She's trying to get so many things done, concerning the new house.

It's overwhelming, for her... without Bud.

I try to help her, with what I can... sadly, some road's must be walked alone.

Renate said how much she enjoys going to the shop.

{Renate's Antique Gallery, Amana, Iowa}

It's where she feels most at 'Home', now.

Bud's... everywhere, there.

<3

It's her 'Rabbit Hole', now.

<3

: )

Everyone... needs a 'Rabbit Hole'.

: )

A 'place'... that brings your soul a little comfort.

Peace.

A place... the 'world' can't touch. 

Love to Ya...

Prayers for All.

Barb C.

{I'll never forget the last conversation... I had with Bud.

Allyson, and I were driving to Mt. Vernon.

Bud called, he was So Excited!!

He, and Renate... had figured out the 'Re-Build', after the fire.

It was So Good to hear the Positive Energy, in his voice.

Who knew, a couple of weeks later, Bud... would be gone.

: (..........

Bud, and Renate... were The Love Birds.

They still are.

<3

<3

Bud... is Close to Renate, he always will be.}

Always.