I am here…alive, with breath in my lungs, warmth in my body, and the possibility of one more day. I have made it through another year. I have friends and family whom I love and they love me. Such blessings will not be taken for granted.
My mind isn’t focused on past disappointments. I have no illusions of perfection. I am perfectly imperfect. I am not angry or frustrated. I will move forward by being gentle with myself because unmet goals do not diminish my ability to create, love, and DO big and small things.
I will be ever so careful choosing friends from this day forward. I will not allow others to treat me as an afterthought, nor will they manipulate me, or mistreat me. I will not allow someone else’s judgment of my disabilities or abilities to impede my ability to grow nor will those judgments make me feel unworthy.
Political noise and outside influences over the last several years have pulled me further away from clarity and peace. I will search for stillness of the mind, and reflect on what’s in my mind and heart to gain clarity. My gaze shifts to the promise of the future. 2025 holds much excitement and gleeful anticipation. I look forward to the move into the new house upon completion and the arrival of my sister, who will join Dad and I in our new home adventure.
I want to thank everyone who has followed my journey of mostly scattered thoughts and shredded feelings. My wish is for all of you to have a happy, purposeful, and productive 2025!
Being Aunt Debbie 
I’m approaching this year with fear, yet hope. We have the potential for a rough four years, but who knows what good may from pushing limits? I am trying very hard to remain optimistic. It’s hard. But I’m really happy to hear that you are looking to positive things happening in your personal life! That is terrific. The new house will make a huge difference and I’m thrilled to hear that your sister will be joining you to care for your Dad. I am going to take a cue from you and look toward personal accomplishments and hope for a better year in spite of things that are out of my control. Thank you for that, and for being you. Here’s to a better year ahead! ❤️
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I know how you feel, my friend! I’m a bit fearful about the next four years but what can I do about it? I need to just breathe and live my life.
Yes, the new house will make a big difference but my sister coming will be a Godsend. Not only will she be helping me with Dad, but she will help me with the cooking and cleaning. I just can’t do it all by myself.
Thank YOU for being YOU, too. I appreciate your friendship more than you know. 2025 will be a better year! Hugs ❤ ❤ ❤
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I’m also very glad to hear that your sister will definitely be coming to live with you to help in caring for your dad. ❤ Keep us updated on how much progress the workers are making on the house as time goes on. 🙂
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I will, and I’m glad she’s coming, too!
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Do you think you’ll move in this summer? It would be so good if you were out of your current situation before winter rolls back around. Temps are falling here, I hope your propane is full!
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We are good on propane. It might just be a couple of months when the house is livable! It won’t be completely finished, but it will have what we need. Then we’ll finish a little at a time! Fingers crossed all works out! Stay warm! 💜
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A couple of months… that sounds great! 🤞
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You know after reading your post, I realized that my circle of friends has been cropped down to four in total. Because I feel you when you said that your are weary of new friendship’s. With social media it’s hard to tell whose being true to your friendship or who’s just a poser. But moving forward we are both know what we want and we will make others earn our trust. I’m so glad that your sis is going to be a big help, I know you need it in taking care of dad. And the NEW HOUSE! Come on, that’s just plain exciting!! Are you still going to burn the old one to the ground like you mentioned? 🤣
I can’t wait until you post that y’all are moving in. Hugs to you, dad and the pack 🤗🤗🤗💜💜💜
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I am so excited! The house is coming along nicely. I think we’ll burn the old one down eventually. We have a LOT of stuff to go through, even after we move. I mean we can’t take everything over to the new house right away.
Yep, my circle of friends is down to 3 ex co-workers and maybe 5 online friends. I just get so tired of jerks, kwim? Done letting people in! I will keep you informed on the progress of the house! 😉
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