It is a year that I am angry with and wasn't going to justify with a farewell post. Then when I thought about it, there were some truly spectacular diamonds in the mud of 2012.
I went back to work and enjoyed it.
There were some cooking experiments that were fun.
Our family had some very special milestones, anniversaries and birthdays to share.
Some of us started on new journeys- kindy, high school, the Big C.
We all survived. Some flourished. Others not so much.
There were new beginnings and completed tasks, some more enjoyable than others.
Then there were friends. There were friendships and love like I have never known and never dreamed of experiencing. Thank goodness for all of you dear, kind ones who gave me so much support and gentle words and foot massage and tissues when it all got too much. You know who you are. Some lived over the road and others over the ocean. You all live a little closer now.
It's time to take a deep breath and start again. There will be new adventures, beginnings and undertakings. Very little could shock me as much again but I don't think I will ever take anything for granted again either. The details are so precious. It is in the mundane that we find the constant truths of what makes us human and keeps us amused and together and real. The big stuff rolls over us in a tidal wave of mayhem and moves on.
Let's hope 2013 is a lucky number for us all.
New beginnings, smooth sailing, all clear....
So true! All clear to you too! :-)
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Annie, 13 is my very lucky number. And I'll gladly share that with you.
ReplyDeleteHere's to a great one.
yep. Have my fingers crossed that 2013 is your lucky number. xx
ReplyDeleteI hope that 2012 is the most difficult year you will ever have in your life, I wish you all good things for 2013, they are just numbers, 13 is no more unlucky than 5 or 8! Good health to you and your family! Yes there have been diamonds in there, they shone even brighter because they had a lot of darkness to get through! Thank you for sharing your feelings and experiences with us :) x
ReplyDeleteI agree. 2012 was forgetable.
ReplyDeleteBut it did cement some deep friendships.
I wish for you and your famiy true peace and happiness in 2013.
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I agree. 2012 was forgetable.
ReplyDeleteBut it did cement some deep friendships.
I wish for you and your famiy true peace and happiness in 2013.
xo
I have never met anyone who faced what you did with as much humour and graciousness. Happy 2013!!!!!
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Good on ya' Artistica. Uplifting to read. '13 is will be a blast. xx
ReplyDeleteMuch love for the beginning of 2013. There certainly have been times to forget in 2012 but others that remain utterly embedded. Our rainbow toes have spread in fame on their own as our sons (and my daughter) proudly remember the day we painted them for you. They will live in the belief forever that these things really help - and I think the world is already a slightly better place because of this one small thing. With love to you and your lovely family,
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Thank you for your lovely comment and the reminder that something good can come from most situations.
DeleteThose toes helped more than any of you will ever know. Olive and Esther's are still on the sidebar making me smile several ties a week. x
happy 2013! it's definitely going to be a better year. your job sounds great. hope you are feeling better energy wise each day {it seems to take a while to get any back!}.
ReplyDeleteYou were an inspiration this year Annie. How you found so much colour and joy to share during such a difficult time is beyond me. And now the adversity is boxed up with everything else from 2012 and now is your time to feel lucky every day which is a gift in itself. mel x
ReplyDeleteWell written Annie! You've had a supremely tough year and looks like you've also had a wonderful one as well. xo
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Annie, and may your 2013 be even better than you can imagine x
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