Vision Board 2010
Everyone I talk to is excited about the New Year. Laura and I finished our vision boards on New Year’s Eve – it was so fun and very interesting to see what it was that we were drawn to in the mags and how they came together on the poster board. We have gone over resolutions together for years now so this was a nice addition to our tradition. Last year my resolutions revolved around clarity and simplicity. I would say it was a successful year on both counts. This year my resolutions revolve around focus.
***If you enjoy your own New Year’s Traditions, I would love to hear what they are! So, the contest is on – comment on The New Year and I will add your name to the pot for a drawing one week from today…I will announce the prize after the drawing (mysterious, I know).
A Walk in the Woods with Milo
On a bittersweet note, we lost Ty the eve of December 29th. It has been a little less than three months since we began this sit. We knew as soon as we met Ty that we might be losing him soon, but part of me just refused to accept it. At least one of us has been by his side now for some time, just in case. So, when he died peacefully in my arms I felt a deep sense of comfort and relief. And now, comes the grief. Goodbye, sweet Ty.
I’m so sorry to hear about your loss with Ty…. even when you know it might happen it is still a profound loss. Were you able to connect with his “parents” to let them know? I’m sending love to you and Paul and Milo….
I’m still working on my vision board. It’ll be good: I climbed my first 14-er at 55 and look forward to my first ever triatelon at 56. Life is sweet and I am grateful….
Much love to you,
Denise
The family came to visit over the Holidays. I was talking with one family member right before he died and called her right after…it was a very peaceful passing.
Congrats on the 14-er! I miss looking out at Mt Evans every morning; at least I have the bay to console me. Am loving my new vision board – cleared out the little office (it is closet sized and right off the bedroom and so cute) and have hung my board proudly : )
Very sorry to hear about Ty. Hope Milo is not grieving too much.
Milo seems to be hanging in there. Ty spent most of that afternoon with Milo in the bedroom (they have beds all over the house) and in retrospect I feel they were saying their goodbyes because Ty usually parks himself where we are. After that, Ty came out to join us and it wasn’t an hour or two later that he left us. Milo is not eating much these past couple of days : ( Trying to give him lots of attention without smothering him…
v, SO sorry to hear about ty, just read your email too. HUGE hugs. hopefully milo is filling your heart with love.
i do not make resolutions so to speak. i am simply holding myself ‘accountable’ this year. we will focus on living even more simpler this year (being that our lease expires in march), eating clean and pressing on. it’s boring i know but attainable.
best wishes to you and paul in the new year.
Thanks, Rachel. Saw your book list and am especially interested in reading Waking Up in Eden by Lucinda Fleeson.
Seeing as how your lease expires in March, I would be happy to keep my eyes and ears out for possible caretaking gigs if you are interested…
Happy 2010 to you and the hubster, too!
Oh V, I’m so sorry about Ty. And also sorry that I have been out of town and incommunicado. Just left you a message. Lots of love….
P.S. Don’t put me in the drawing this time — I feel so lucky still from the last time!
I was just listening to my Christmas CD while cleaning! I love it and have some questions re: songwriters, etc.
Laura has my charger (by accident) and Paul is in NY with his cell phone and the phone here doesn’t make long distance calls so I can’t even listen to my messages. Durn.
And this would be the best time to chat with my friends while Paul is away and can’t put his two cents in! Double Durn.
Eager to catch up with you…I feel like it has been FOREVER!