Other than a few exceptions, the year 2022 totally sucked. It contained deaths, illnesses, surgery, home building delays accompanied by ad nausem excuses, a lost friendship, three rental homes, a hurricane, and a generally crappy attitude. It was wonky and filled with emotions that left us treading water and hoping not to drown. It was surprising in its thoughtlessness.
The exception to the rule was that 2022 also brought us a new daughter in law, a beautiful wedding, and a brand-new family. We were also lucky to be able to visit our family and love on our grandchildren. Our true friends supported us and empathized with the way that things were turning out. Most importantly, they radiated positivity. In September, we both were healthy and strong enough to attend our class reunions and renew old friendships. We learned new things and tried new projects. We have a faithful dog!
Life is funny and every day is a new adventure. With the illnesses that we had in 2022 we found that certain things matter more than others. Faith, family, friends, good conversations, laughter, and loving are the most important parts in life. My parents told me this a long time ago and like so many other things, they were right.
This year is the year that I personally (and finally) realized that life is so very short and that it is passing faster than I ever could have imagined. The saying about the days being long and the years being shorter cannot be truer.
Once we reach a certain age and I guess, maturity level, we find that the hurtful words of people (either close or not) need to slide off our backs. It no longer matters what other people think of us; it’s how we look at ourselves and the fact that we love and accept ourselves, flaws, and all.
So happy birthday to me. May this year be better and I, in turn, be better. May I continue to learn and be grateful for the people and things in my life and may 2023 slow down so that I can savor all the precious moments.
A special note
to my sixth grade teacher, Lois La Pointe Kiely for introducing us to the music
of Joan Baez. May we all stay "forever young."
Love,
Me
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