August was a challenge. It taught me some important things about myself and about friendship. The papers have been signed to bring an official end to a marriage that died years ago. Some friends have chosen to leave my life, while others have sought and found a place or returned after an absence. The lessons were very painful, and the grief was enormous, but I'm through most of it now. The rest will leave a scar but it will heal. I've stopped picking at it.
I'm so glad that summer's over and I'm back to work! Since I was 6 and walked into my first day of the first grade the year has new year has begun in September. My life follows the pattern of the school year, and new year's day is the first day of school. A new year is full of potential, the anticipation of challenges successfully met, the opportunity to grow and learn and achieve. Last year was so hard that survival became an accomplishment. This is a year of self-discovery. I will be truly present to myself, to the moment and to whomever I happen to be with.
Happy new year Gina, and happy new LIFE.
Hey Gina, I'm with you. The year starts in September. Any time yoou need fiber therapy or just someone to hang with, drop me a note. I've paddled the same river you're on right now...there might still be some turbulence ahead but it sounds like you've come through the worst of it.
Posted by: marnie | September 07, 2010 at 11:21 AM
Hi Gina, you don't know me, I'm Sean Patterson's mom. He has been after me to join your knitting blog..(I'm a knitter what can I say...Poor Sean had to wear homemade socks and sweaters for most of his teenagehood...) I wish you a great future and as you say it's a time for reflection and growth. Good luck Gina. I will continue to follow your blog, I love the socks. Lynne
Posted by: Lynne Greewll | September 06, 2010 at 11:37 AM
My thoughts are with you! I hope you have a great year!!! Hopefully you will find time for some well deserved fiber therapy!
Posted by: sue@robboweb.com | September 05, 2010 at 07:18 PM