Ist January, a day to reflect, set out on those resolutions, or just another day?
Well we failed to celebrate in style last night, but spent a couple of hours playing cribbage with my father before he turned in well before the midnight moment arrived. I'm not a great one for New Year parties and the like anyway so that is ok by me.
Today we took a visit to Mum's grave and did a bit of tidying up round it, laying some fresh flowers and paying our respects. Four years to the day without her and the moments of sorrow come as thick and fast as ever (perhaps even more so) and especially at this time of year.
But there is little time for reflection or for laying down plans for the year ahead - time marches on, whether resolutions have been made or not.
'for now, I know in part
but then I will see fully
as I am fully known'
Enough! Work tomorrow and one thing I must get better at is getting out of bed in the mornings.
There is so much to love about this beautiful post...words and photo. May you rise in the morning happy, healthy and ready for all that life brings your way.
Not only is the reflection picture a beauty- so are your words. I struggled this Christmas. I missed my parents so much. Thankfully a visit with the grands realigns the thinking- but the ache in my heart for them doesn't quite get filled up...
I can only echo Ann's comment! It was my worst Christmas filled with heartache and pain. I love your words and the wonderful photo which suits the mood. Happy New Year Helen Jane, may 2020 be a good one for you.
A beautiful photo. Beautiful words too. All about reflection. My mom passed away on Christmas Day in 2005 but at this time of year, it feels like yesterday...
Beautiful photo, as Phil says it looks like a watercolor picture. Just like you I don’t like New Year’s Eve celebrations, nor laying down plans for the incoming year. Life goes its way and we can only hope it’s a good way. I look forward to your pictures and your reflections every day of 2020. Or as much as you can
@janetb thank you Janet - perhaps not immediately happy and healthy, but I got there pretty quickly! The first rise to get back to work always comes as a bit of a shock. @kali66 Thank you Kali - and I wish you a Happy New Year too. @ludwigsdiana So sorry to hear that you had such a difficult Christmas Diana - the strength of feeling can take one by surprise. My very best wishes to you for happy and peaceful times ahead in 2020.
@gardenfolk Christmas day (as was New Year's Day for us) is such a difficult time to loose someone so close to you. The day can never be the same again. Wishing you a sense of peace and growing joy as the new year progresses.
@caterina thank you for your kind words Caterina. Life does indeed go its way - I trust this will be a happy way for you in 2020.
may you have a happy new year Helen
@kali66 Thank you Kali - and I wish you a Happy New Year too.
@ludwigsdiana So sorry to hear that you had such a difficult Christmas Diana - the strength of feeling can take one by surprise. My very best wishes to you for happy and peaceful times ahead in 2020.
@caterina thank you for your kind words Caterina. Life does indeed go its way - I trust this will be a happy way for you in 2020.
@samae thank you Sarah. Much appreciated.