A December Michigan afternoon and it is dripping from the eaves as I am watching outside my window the few people that think it was a good idea to get out and drive on a wet afternoon. At least it is raining and not snowing so I know I could get out of my driveway! In the wintertime we always counted that a blessing. Everything seems to be black or grey, brown or white.
But inside it is bright and cherry. The lights are on, the furnace is running, and I am warm and dry.

I’ve been working on a difficult jigsaw puzzle, a Springbok, and I am enjoying it a lot. I am right in front of the sliding glass door where I can keep track of what is going on around me today. I have always enjoyed these puzzles because nothing matches on them, and so it must be done strictly by the colors. Nowadays puzzles are my biggest challenges and that is good.
For the past few weeks the urge to start writing again has been floating thru my mind but it has taken a while to actually start doing it. I have always felt that I wanted to write about my thoughts yet sometimes life would get in the way and put an end to it. But here I am again, and oh, it does feel so good! How can I feel alone when I have so many good memories of a long and productive life. How can I feel alone when I can read or write on my trusty IPad or phone at any time of day or night? The memories of my children or parents or husbands or siblings or many grandchildren or friends are all here with me no matter where I am or where I go. I know that sometimes my family is concerned about me being lonesome but I am finding out that when you have reached the magnificent age of 91 you really are never completely alone.
And this is a good thing. So many great memories. When I look at my photo library on my IPad I realize anew just how lucky I have been. Throughout all of the ups and downs of life I have been guided by the Spirit within us all and I am so thankful!
Time to pause for a while, but I shall return again, looking forward to sharing my thoughts with all of you. Knowing you are all an important part of my life! Knowing that we are all sharing our lives together!