Hello again. As mentioned in my last "catch up" blog, it was brought to my attention that I started this blog page 10 years ago, and just ran across it, looking for a high school friend I was missing. So, I felt it was time to play a little catch up, write down how things have been for the past 3 years. Let's see; the BIGGEST thing for me, was I discontinued my Facebook page, as I decided it was a great waste of my time. So much controversy on everything and anything. Also, I didn't care for the latest "update" FB did, so that added to my decision making. Getting anxiety over what I read from people was not worth it, and boy, everyone has LOTS to say these past couple years.....
Each year, I am getting better since my divorce, I think, in my head and my heart. I am no longer in therapy, although, I have given some thought about maybe trying it again for a couple visits....it's on the back burner. So far, I am doing ok without having to go that extra mile. My life seems good. All my children are doing well. My twins (the oldest) keep busy with their families, and outside activities. Between the two of them, I am blessed with 5 grandchildren. This makes my heart happy, as we facetime and I get to chat with them; well when they want to talk to grandma over playing outside or doing other fun stuff. Either way, it is a blessing just to be able to see them and see how much they have grown. I love my hands on visits when I can make that happen, too. Here, at home, my middle child is getting married in a few months, and taking not only a husband, but also his 2 children; so now I am up to SEVEN grandchildren.... lol.... this just adds more warmth to my heart knowing that the family they will make together will be just as great as they already are!! My son; he is doing well too. He just proposed to his girlfriend, and they jointly purchased their first home and are working on it together. I can't believe how far they all have come, and how wonderful they have made their lives. I truly am blessed to be a part, even if it's a little, of each of their lives. Knowing I did something right, so long ago, and seeing it all come together as we all get older brings many smiles.
I have had some medical issues (don't we all) the biggest was my vocal cord needing to be cut so I could breathe...too long of a story to get into, but life is better since that was taken care of. I speak now in what they call a "whisper voice", so that has taken some getting used to. 3 years in, and I still miss the sound of my voice, laughter, singing....but hey, it's better on this side of the grass, if you know what I mean. Even though COVID has taken over, I am bowling. Decided to give it a try. It's a short season, and well, let's just say, once it's through, I will have to decide if I move forward with a new season. Time will tell.....
I lost my best friend who I met bowling 40+ years ago. I lost my 14 year old kitty, Lacy, shortly after the fire outbreaks in 2020 but her sister Lucy is still with me. I lost my sister 2 years ago, so that was pretty hard on me. I miss her! My brother lost his wife, and a year later, found companionship with an old college friend. They are together now, and seem happy. I am happy for him, that he has someone to do things with that he missed with my SIL. I have reconnected with my SIL in California. She was married to my oldest brother, who passed away in 1975. We always chatted before, but lately, we are in touch more often than not. I lost my uncle, and reconnected once again with my half brother. He sent me pictures of my dad that I never saw before. Along with a few stories I never heard. Also some information on a design my dad had about making a motorhome park. It may not get built in my lifetime, but the renderings have been given out to a few places, via my half brother, so time will tell. I have prepared my kids about it just in case one shows up....Wow, wouldn't that be something?
Me, I am still working on Me.... I have a handful of friends that I totally trust, and enjoy their company. I have an electric bike that I love riding, I do some hiking now an then, I still take my beach trips when I need grounding, and like I said, I am back bowling for a while. I am still working, although not a full week, due to COVID. I am also on a weight loss journey, and making good progress. Looking out for myself in all healthy ways.
How far have I come? Pretty damn far. It hasn't been at all an easy road the past 5 years, but it has been better than what I knew before. Baby steps, I am told often by a friend....baby steps.
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