A passing...

It seems a new path is in store for others this year , as well . My dear friend of 34 years lost her husband earlier this week . Although a difficult person to live with , she was always quick to remind of the small kindnesses he performed , despite his illness . It is sad how the recent events of the past year and a half have changed the responses between people . Where once , a death brought family , friends and neighbors running to help and comfort , that comfort is conspicuous by its absence... especially from those thought to be the very first to show up ! Where are the visits , meals and phone calls , not only now , but before the passing...during the decline and suffering of the patient and his wife - the 24/7 caregiver...also in need of care ??? Has the "milk of human kindness" truly dried up in those we love and counted on ? For their sakes , in the final accounting , I hope not .

New Beginnings...indeed !

Good Morning ! Well...much has happened since the last post (vast understatement !). The doctor was seen , the MRIs reviewed , bottom line pronounced and we're off on that new road ! My house was put on the market , a suitable , smaller , less expensive alternative lined up and the ensuing madness of getting from here to there continues ! I am beyond grateful for those who were put in my path to help... another indication of that Divine hand ! After 17 years , the combined and accumulated possessions presented a daunting task to unclutter...and so...The Purge began ! The house's contents now represent at least half of their former bulk...the missing bits carefully separated into Donations and Trash . The Purge continues . The task at hand is to wisely bring to the new place only what will fit , what is needed and useful , and what is truly loved... somehow uplifting and freeing to one's spirit ! The new path is not yet clear and so , putting one foot in front of another in faith is what gets us through . Have a splendid day !

A Year of New Beginnings

Hello , there ! Spring is a time of renewal and new beginnings . It would seem especially true for me this year ! This morning will bring a doctor appointment to finally address back issues and the reality of their effect on my job . New beginnings , indeed ! There is an interesting feeling of my feet being finally on the path that will resolve all this , even though , having started , there is as yet no middle , nor ending to this story ! The interesting part is that I am not fearful , but rather curious about where it will lead...like being involved in a good mystery story and being eager to see what happens next ! I am so grateful for the opportunities over the course of my life ! Perhaps the most satisfying are those that involved helping others and having such wonderful friends...so happy to have been useful ! Have a splendid day , my friends !