I simply cannot believe that we are near the end of November already. I have my Christmas decorations up and Christmas is at the doorstep. Our first snow of the year is going on tonight and it's nice to be inside with my candles glowing while I am warm and happy. My work is going well, and I continue to enjoy it very much.
I am in the midst of redecorating my bedroom. Purple and silver is word for my new bedroom.
Next week my sister comes in from B.C. and it will be the first time I have seen her in person since her breast cancer diagnosis. She continues to heal and thrive. We have a road trip planned to my brothers house and I'm sure that it will be filled with laughs. After my sister leaves, Christmas will nearly be here. In February my brother and sister and I have a trip to Florida planned to go see my cousin. I am thinking a trip down south with my husband might be a good plan. It has been 5 years since we have been away and we have never been away without the children. I think it's time.
My Mother has been on my mind more often recently. Maybe because this was about the time her decline really started last year. I keep having a picture of her kissing me on the lips replayed. She only did that in the last month or so before her death. Also the last day of her life has been on my mind and my thoughts drift to how one prepares to accept that their life on earth is nearly done. I think I would want to make sure that I did not leave without making sure that my loved ones knew how I felt, clear regrets and leave behind instructions for things that I might miss but, that's me and having not been in that position how, can I truly understand what one goes through.
All I know is I miss my Mom lots right now and haven't felt her around lately. Change is the only thing that is constant. I'm ok with that. My life is filled with wonderful memories and true joy.
I am in the midst of redecorating my bedroom. Purple and silver is word for my new bedroom.
Next week my sister comes in from B.C. and it will be the first time I have seen her in person since her breast cancer diagnosis. She continues to heal and thrive. We have a road trip planned to my brothers house and I'm sure that it will be filled with laughs. After my sister leaves, Christmas will nearly be here. In February my brother and sister and I have a trip to Florida planned to go see my cousin. I am thinking a trip down south with my husband might be a good plan. It has been 5 years since we have been away and we have never been away without the children. I think it's time.
My Mother has been on my mind more often recently. Maybe because this was about the time her decline really started last year. I keep having a picture of her kissing me on the lips replayed. She only did that in the last month or so before her death. Also the last day of her life has been on my mind and my thoughts drift to how one prepares to accept that their life on earth is nearly done. I think I would want to make sure that I did not leave without making sure that my loved ones knew how I felt, clear regrets and leave behind instructions for things that I might miss but, that's me and having not been in that position how, can I truly understand what one goes through.
All I know is I miss my Mom lots right now and haven't felt her around lately. Change is the only thing that is constant. I'm ok with that. My life is filled with wonderful memories and true joy.
