A new begininng....

As fall rolls in I am in awe of the beauty it brings.

It has been almost a full year since the start of these writings. Of course, one never knows what the year will bring, but nothing could have prepared me for the year I endured. I have had the wonderful opportunity of sharing these events and the thoughts that go with them here, with all of you.

With pain and obstacles comes learning and healing.
And so, on this fall day, I feel healed.

I am healed of believing that I need to please everyone all of the time.
I am healed of thinking that I am immune to the worst of situations.
I am healed of worrying about every obstacle in my day or in my world that I cannot control.
I am healed of carrying guilt for giving to myself.
I am healed of attempting perfection...in any way, shape, or form.

The healing of the heart is beauty in all its glory. I carry all of the lessons from this year with me daily.
My mom's voice speaks to me in everything I do.
My father's illness has shown me that weakness is what makes us human.
My friendships have carried me through hardships and made me forever grateful.

My children have shown me that through love....anything is possible.

Thank you to all that read my entries with fervor and excitment or disgust and disdain. Thanks to all of those who offered comments and feedback.
This blog has made me a better writer.

I am not saying goodbye. That is too final. I am simply stepping away for a couple of months. I am continuing work on a book and hope to finish it by the spring.

Stay posted! And may you all have a wonderful year.