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How do I get the squirrel out of my attic? in New Chapters

  • May 15, 2026, 7:34 p.m.
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We had our inspections today. There will be two with this new company. One in the spring, one in the fall.

I'm trying not to complain.

My home is clean. Immaculate? No. Can you eat off my floors? No but why would you want to eat off anyone's floors? 

Maintenance Mark came over, looked around, took a photo or two and left. It went quick. It would probably have went more quickly but we like to chat like the old people we are. Not that old but we do like to talk. I think it's because of where we're from, how we were raised and I just like to talk.

He looked into our attic and saw a squirrel. Oh my heart. I'd never heard anything up there, ever! I'm trying to figure out how to help it get out. There's a hose, looks like a dryer hose that goes at least part way up the vent that leads to the bathroom fan. I think it can probably climb up that hose if it wanted to but I'm not entirely sure. I'm not even sure if it's open all the time or only when the fan is on. I just can't get into the attic far enough to see. I'm going to have to though.

Mark said they may send an exterminator out. I really, really, really don't want that unless they send someone out with a live trap who will trap and release the little guy. There's lots of trees that over hang the roof on this building so I know how it got onto the roof. I just don't want the little guy to die when it's simply trying to live.

I'm leaving it up to God. He's got this. I can't do much. I'll leave it up to him but I'm open to any ideas on how to help. I hope that's not wrong of me to say.

I'm trying to walk closer with God. I'm trying to lean on my faith more. It's a journey. Not always the easist one but I'm trying.

My eldest great niece is graduating tonight. I didn't meet her until she was about 14 or so. She's grown a lot in a short time. I think she'll do good things in this life if she continues on the path she's on now. She wants to go to college and to have a career. 

My kitty, Pip, is being a complete brat the last few days. She won't leave her brother alone! I don't know what her problem is. I think though that it could be a combination of things. Instead of me taking her out for a walk, her daddy's been taking her out while I walk my other cat. I think maybe Pip misses me walking with her. That along with the trip to New York, I think that may have stressed her out having us gone for those few days. Starting today I'm going to walk both girls separately myself and see if that helps. I'm going to try to show Pip some extra love. Maybe she's feeling insecure. I don't know.

God, you've got this. I can't do anything without you. With you everything is possible. Without you nothing is possible. I'm leaving this all up to you. Amen.


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