WHERE'S WILSON?

[Cathy C. Bennett]

Last Wednesday we were told to “brace ourselves” for snow accumulations ranging anywhere from 12-15 inches. I tried to resist, but finally succumbed to the grocery store madness, and ran out that afternoon to grab a few items “just in case.”

As I hung up my coat and unpacked my “goodies” I went through a mental check list to ensure I hadn’t forgotten anything I needed to do. Nope! Couldn’t think of a thing.

In my mind, everything was “good to go”, so around 7:30pm as the first few flakes started to fall, I walked around the house humming “let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.”

Bright and early Thursday morning (as predicted), everything outside was white! Snowsuits on – we headed out for our morning walk. As soon as the garage door opened, Leo bolted for the yard and my heart sank….

Houston we have a problem

Wilson, Wilson where’s Wilson? I had forgotten to bring his beloved ball inside the garage on Wednesday! Leo was frantic! He ran around in circles searching…

He even tried to look under the snow…

I felt so bad. The snow was wet, heavy and deep. I tried to kick it away from the fence thinking I could feel it with my boot. Poor Leo, he walked behind my every step…

DH’s photo from the upstairs window

We never found it.

Although the streets were somewhat clear, the roads were icy and treacherous. Temperatures were slightly lower, so the snow – now covered with a blanket of ice – made it even more challenging to continue our search and rescue mission.

It was a somber walk:

• I was trying to concentrate on balance, and remaining upright. The last thing I wanted to do was fall
• Harley couldn’t stand it, his nails were out like cat claws, as he struggled to get back to the house
• And Leo, well Leo was visibly upset…

Walking ahead like he doesn’t even know us!

Temperature wise, Saturday was no better than Friday. Since there are three Wilson’s somewhere on the property, we decided to try the backyard….

Searching like crazy

At one point we started diving…

At first I didn’t know what he was doing

This reminded me of the scene in the movie “Cast Away” when Chuck Nolan (Tom Hanks character) cries out: “Don’t worry Wilson, I’ll do all the paddling digging. You just hang on”…

Still nothing…

Breaks your heart doesn’t it?

It’s still cold, the snows still somewhat frozen on top, and I’ve got one lonely doodle waiting and watching for his Wilson to show up…

This could be a movie…

We’re supposed to see warmer temperatures by the end of the week. What a reunion it will be – I’ll keep you posted…

[Brittney & Cally]

Aw poor guy! I did the same thing with Callys Hol-ee Roller Ball and I did that in January and we have yet to be able to find it and dig it out! I ended up going and buying another one and she is very happy but I cannot wait till the snow melts and she is able to find it! Hopefull our snow will melt this week! We are suppose to be in the 50s all week!

[Cathy C. Bennett]

Hi Lori - You and me both!!!! Sun is out today, temps are still in the 20's but we're prayerful... I'll keep you posted

[Lori, Quincy & Frankie]

Hope the reunion happens soon!