I took a break to deal with life. It used to be easier, but I am doing OK.
The road of life is full of twists and turns, a lot of bumps and quite a few roadblocks. As we round corners we hope to be met by the bluebird of happiness, but sometimes it is a cackling crow. I hate detours because I am directionally handicapped and always fear that I will lose my way, but somehow, miraculously, I find my way back home. This is where I am safe, where I am loved and where my flowers grow. Oh, there are hazards with steps and stairs, and more so recently, but I am familiar with the landscape, and I walk more carefully. The world seems to have become more harsh and more difficult to navigate and what I could have never imagined being acceptable is now tolerated and embraced. It is what it is, I say to myself, but I have tears for the children and what has been lost. I move forward, somewhat unsteady, with hope for today, some fear for tomorrows and with good memories of yesterdays.
I wrote that a month or so ago and decided not to publish. However, I wanted you all to know that I really had not abandoned Blogger, but was just in a funky mood and not trusting my feelings. I have, though, experienced some lovely times the past few months. My family visited from the other side of the country. That week brought me much happiness and it was a wonderful, busy time. They moved away twenty years ago, and I still have an ache in my heart because of the distance between us. Their visits mean the world to me.
I went to a lantern festival in June with my sisters. It was one of the most glorious sights I have ever seen and I got to share it with loved ones (and it was my birthday). There were 13,000 people in attendance and approximately 12,997 lanterns went up in the air without much trouble. Here, though, we were blessed by the kindness of strangers. Perhaps, it was because they wanted to be helpful, or maybe they were afraid that we would burn down the field. Our lanterns did eventually fly free, although, one was burning up as people ducked for cover as it passed up and down thru the crowd.
Then I got my outside room. It is smaller than I had hoped, but I love it and seven people and my large furniture fit nicely inside. I have spent many hours out there, enjoying all the wonderful sounds of summer without the company of biting bugs and scorching sun. Screens make me happy. I am still decorating it and redecorating it and moving things around. I should get it right by the end of summer. The best part though, is having friends and family over to enjoy the beauty of a summer night with us.
I have vacation plans this summer and I will be accompanied by one of my lovely granddaughters. What could be better than that! California, here we come!
Thank you for stopping by. I am sorry that I have been missing for such a long time, and I will try to do better.
The road of life is full of twists and turns, a lot of bumps and quite a few roadblocks. As we round corners we hope to be met by the bluebird of happiness, but sometimes it is a cackling crow. I hate detours because I am directionally handicapped and always fear that I will lose my way, but somehow, miraculously, I find my way back home. This is where I am safe, where I am loved and where my flowers grow. Oh, there are hazards with steps and stairs, and more so recently, but I am familiar with the landscape, and I walk more carefully. The world seems to have become more harsh and more difficult to navigate and what I could have never imagined being acceptable is now tolerated and embraced. It is what it is, I say to myself, but I have tears for the children and what has been lost. I move forward, somewhat unsteady, with hope for today, some fear for tomorrows and with good memories of yesterdays.
I wrote that a month or so ago and decided not to publish. However, I wanted you all to know that I really had not abandoned Blogger, but was just in a funky mood and not trusting my feelings. I have, though, experienced some lovely times the past few months. My family visited from the other side of the country. That week brought me much happiness and it was a wonderful, busy time. They moved away twenty years ago, and I still have an ache in my heart because of the distance between us. Their visits mean the world to me.
I went to a lantern festival in June with my sisters. It was one of the most glorious sights I have ever seen and I got to share it with loved ones (and it was my birthday). There were 13,000 people in attendance and approximately 12,997 lanterns went up in the air without much trouble. Here, though, we were blessed by the kindness of strangers. Perhaps, it was because they wanted to be helpful, or maybe they were afraid that we would burn down the field. Our lanterns did eventually fly free, although, one was burning up as people ducked for cover as it passed up and down thru the crowd.
Then I got my outside room. It is smaller than I had hoped, but I love it and seven people and my large furniture fit nicely inside. I have spent many hours out there, enjoying all the wonderful sounds of summer without the company of biting bugs and scorching sun. Screens make me happy. I am still decorating it and redecorating it and moving things around. I should get it right by the end of summer. The best part though, is having friends and family over to enjoy the beauty of a summer night with us.
I have vacation plans this summer and I will be accompanied by one of my lovely granddaughters. What could be better than that! California, here we come!
Thank you for stopping by. I am sorry that I have been missing for such a long time, and I will try to do better.
