Happy New Year!
It is a time of resolutions - so maybe I can do better on my 365. I know that I won't make every day - but I'm committed to trying. I actually thought of stopping as winter is here and my photo ops are lessoning. But Maggie never minds.
Today feels much like yesterday, but civilization needs units of measure to count our days - so I'll play along. 2014 was a year of joy and loss. It was a year of trying new things that scared and thrilled me and brought me some measures of success and some not so much (I won't call them failures because I learned things). It was a year of changes - some for the good and many as yet to be determined. For two ordinary folks from Cincinnati we traveled well and frequently - we have come to mark time by our trips - and that's not a bad thing either. That is one of the things that we are already in the midst of planning for 2015.
We are blessed and we are both very aware of that - which I have always felt is the biggest part of a blessing. We genuinely love one another. We love our family and friends and have developed wonderful networks of folks that surround us. We are healthy in mind and spirit and are very proactive about it.
This past month has been one of loss and grief. We are going to go next week and make some arrangements so that neither of us need to think about them when our time comes and neither will the boys.
I hope that each of you lead lives that bring you joy. I hope to add a pup to the household later this year so that I can get back into a hospital with a dog - it was the very best thing that I did on the planet. I need that. I need to fully "realize" my God moments and soak them in. I have quite a few of those moments with you - my friends that share my passion. I love each of you in a very special way.
Great shot of Maggie. Glad you are continuing on with 365. I'm going to continue also but will not beat myself up if I miss a day occasionally. This community is too wonderful to leave! Wishing you all the best in 2015 Cathy.
Its a privilege to hear what you say and agree with all those wise words! Every life is so different from another but on 365 we seem to touch the personal side of a friend. Maybe because its good to share feelings but the trust seems to be there with friends on 365. Getting great expressions from Maggie so clearly is always a great photo!
She is so beautiful. Lots of spirit and even knowledge oozes out of her -- that's what your photo picked up! I love our furry family friends. Gotta fav!
Maggie is so beautiful and what a great shot, Cathy. You write so well and from the heart. Wishing you and your family a healthy and happy new year. FAV
A super shot.