My mother became ill in August 2008 with ovarian cancer. This is a story of the final months of an exceptional woman.

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

MizFlounce bathed in the Music of the Spheres
Venus, Jupiter and Mr. Moon Serenade
December 2008
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I stand transported in the dawn darkness here on my Verandah Shangri La (now my Frozen Sludge Cesspool Deck). Venus, Jupiter, Mr. Moon and all the Heavenly Hosts are pouring lovely sounds over me. I am a Sage of Yore reborn absorbing the Wisdom of the Universe.
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"NOT" you say?

Hardly matters since none of their tunes stick as you have tiresomely heard over and over again. Especially today since Dr. "Killjoy" Muldoon, whom I dearly love since he is trying to save my derriere, is to shoot me up with my own custom concocted brain toxins around 10 AM.

I now have only vague recollections of my Thanksgiving 2008 ... even the confabulated ones! I do recall the scrumptious Cranberry Salad (coagulated, congealed, ameliorated, whatever!) that Shelby served and that Shelby looked lovely placing it on the table. I am not entirely certain now about the hot pants and tank top I think she was sporting. Could those provocative rainments have been something I was flashing on the farm in 1968? Now that I walk down memory lane I can recall the sensible black heels I wore with that ensemble as Paul and I stepped out for our evenings of Zydeco...

Don't worry. Janet and Jeff did not suffer too much brain damage being left to fend off the 'possums and roof rats during those nights of magic and music. Although, I do recall one anecdote Jeff tells of drifting off to sleep in sheer terror and exhaustion only to awaken with a cockroach in his mouth the size of a B-47. Never no mind! That Child is still prone to wild hyperbole.

Louisiana...Sportman's Paradise!

Even Snuggles seems to be more part of a Shakespearean "all the world's a stage" than my precious pet with whom I turkey trotted round the Estate here screamin' and dancin' with wild abandon. I will have to check for feathers in Pod's dog kennel.

But, for now, the sky is lovely and I feel most simpatico with it! I trust you have been enjoying it yourself?

Filled with the Wonder of it All!
Judy (via jeff)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4CPMYDG2RE

and there somewhere in the night sky but definitely with me on the verandah:
Saturn, Bringer of Old Age

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Dear Judy,

You must be one of most noble of mothers since you have produced one of the most noble of sons! He has done an outstanding and inspiring job of writing out your words, sentiments and latest developments.

Probably much more besides.

I've known Jeff well for many years and realize how lucky you are. I only wish I had the joy of knowing you as well!

We Southern Ladies take great pleasure in knowing that the apple does not fall far from the tree.

Much love,
LucyAnn

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Vacherie, Louisiana, United States
Born in rural Arkansas my tongue took up residence in my cheek shortly thereafter. I use it to speak "Genteel Southern Lady". Cussin' I only use when provoked by the Uppity. Paul, my husband, and I have lived in Cajun Country for many years raising cane, twins (a boy and a girl; now adults? definitely old) and other mischief. Alligators, water moccassins and bears have tussled with me as I protect our swampy coastal farmstead. We are stuck now on lovely Lake Hamilton near Hot Springs where we have our second home. We have been here waiting for Godot since my heart valves blew out Late November 2007 and now with cancer diagnosed August 2008. The Furies have me in their sights... I am writing this blog to let my Beloveds know how I am doing so they will not "get off" in imagined ways on my dire straits. The reality is bad enough without turning my story into a B-grade movie of the mind. I know all of you wish me the very best. And I miss you! never no mind your fevered imaginations. This is as close as I can get to a fond and loving chat with you right now... Sadly, Judy aka Mizflounce passed away peacefully early on Sunday morning May 30th 2009 age 78.