Hello again!

Well, I almost forgot about this blog and was happy to see it was still around. I've had it for 12 years. There are a lot of memories and sentiments shared on these pages. Lately it seems I find it more difficult to take the time to document the daily life. I always used to write events in my calendar and it's been important to have evidence of when things occurred. And even just fun to reread. But over the last few years the pages go unwritten. Why? I'm not sure. Too busy? Or just too busy on my phone? Technology is great for sure. But sometimes it becomes a crutch and a real consumer of time. 

Recently with the election I was finding myself too caught up with the drama of Facebook. So I am taking a break for the time being. The change in my attitude has been amazing. I am so much happier. Life is happier. My husband can attest to the fact that I am much less crabby. HAHA! I do want to get back on before Christmas. I miss seeing the faces of my sweet preschool families. I enjoy that connection. To be honest, I also think I was adjusting to retiring and losing the connection with co worker friends. It's a strange feeling to no longer belong to a group of people who were such an important part of my life for 21 years. My ending wasn't as I would have hoped because of the pandemic. But that's okay. It's a minor tinge of disappointment compared to the loss others have had to endure. Really it's nothing. But being aware has helped me to acknowledge when I feel a sense of loss and put things into perspective.

One thing I have committed to that has really been a joy has been praying a daily rosary. I began the day after my birthday this year and I haven't missed a day yet! Today is day 115! Jeff was an inspiration of course. He's been going strong for about 4 years now. I would pray a rosary once or maybe twice a week but it took me awhile to commit to daily. After retirement, I thought, "What am I waiting for?" I feel the presence of Mother Mary in my life when praying the rosary and asking for her intercession. I also love the time spent thanking God for my blessings and asking Him to help and guide me in this life. I also find comfort when asking God to watch over and bless my family and friends. I always pray for our nation and its people as well as people around the world. God is in control. And I will honor Him. Fiat Voluntas Tua (Thy Will Be Done). 

I plan to come back soon to give due credit to the important milestones that occurred during my break! Many important events have happened since I stalled on this blog but the TWO MAIN EVENTS deserve their own post. I have heard people say they wish we could have skipped 2020. Well, I cannot say that at all!!! 2020 gave us two beautiful and adored grandchildren. Sylvie Wren and Ambrose Xavier! To Be Continued...