Hello friends and family, I
hope this missive finds you well. Here we are at the end of the year.
I’m glad to see the year come to an end. It’s been a roller coaster year for me,
complete with exciting highs and stomach-churning lows. Here are some of the highlights and lowlights:
The first low of the year was my
front door being destroyed by teenage girls in my building. (Long story-about 3
years long.) Thankfully the replacement was covered by my insurance as a
vandalism claim. It was approved in March, and the door was installed in June.
Finally! :)
In August there was a high point to
the year: a trip to visit with my parents in Maryland! It was a great time visiting
with them and seeing their new senior living community. It’s a very nice
place, and they have everything they need right in their community, which I’m
grateful for. :)
In September, another high point:
I published my tenth book! “Moons of the Year” is a two-part special edition
collection of writing from the year 2017. Copies can be found exclusively on
Amazon. :)
The next low point of the year
came in October: I had an “overwhelm event” in the plumbing of my home. The
damage was extensive, to my kitchen and main bathroom. Miraculously, neither
the neighbor below me, nor the neighbor behind me, were affected. Thankfully I
was fully covered by insurance. While it was a traumatic experience to live
through, for Jazz, Blues, and I, the restorations turned out beautifully. The
house is now filled with a newfound sense of peace & calm, which the girls and I love.
Another high point: this year
marks my 30 years of employment with my library system. At a recent staff
event, I received an award marking this achievement. I’m proud of my 30 years
of service to the organization.
Another high point of the year:
decorating for Christmas! When the restoration was completed, I began
decorating. I did a little at a time, of course-I still had to put my entire
house back together! I put up the tree on November 10, a month to the day from the “overwhelm
event.” It was my way of marking the project complete, & that everything
was back to a newer, better normal. I plan to celebrate this holiday season
with a grateful prayer and a thankful heart. (Blatant Muppet Christmas Carol
reference.) ;)
While there have been more highs
than lows this year, I’ve learned lessons with each one. I’m now filled with
gratitude to have a home, to know that the house is safe and sound, and that
my girls and I are sheltered safe within it. I’m grateful for the peace and calm in my home. That’s what my home is: a place of peace.
I’m thankful for the lows of this
year-they’ve taught me to cherish the highs. I’m also thankful for the highs of
this year-they’ve taught me that I can survive the lows. What more can a gal
ask for? More highs, less lows. ;)
Cheers to the year that has been.
Cheers to the New Year to come. Pleased to meet you, 2024.
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