Thoughts of 2010

The year has passed with many changes. My mother passed away on February 16th and I am still feeling her absence. She truly loved me and respected me beyond anything I deserved. I miss her voice and her wit. My husband always found her so witty and enjoyed her humorous ways even in the waning of her mental capacity. There are days I just long to hear her voice, but to no avail. I have faced amazing acceptance this past year in places I did not expect to find it and rejection in all the old familiar places. Life is interesting and hopefully we grow in wisdom with the passing of time. I have found friendship to be sweeter as the years go by. My daughters, their wonderful husband and the grandkids fill my heart with warmth that only mothers and grandmothers know. My husband continues to grow in faith and knows first hand the joy of added days to his life. He has become my hero as he has faced much physical pain without complaint and has learned to trust God for everything. Purposeful living has become our mantra and we are blessed/happy to have found such a rewarding lifestyle. God has been our constant friend and the keeper of our ways. Looking forward to 2011 with great faith.