Happy New Year! How’s your year going so far? Those who’ve followed my blog for a while know that I don’t do New Year’s resolutions, but I do have ongoing writing goals and household projects that manage to get done, more or less.
I’m reluctant to project the completion of any writing projects in 2019, due to my mother’s serious health issues, but I am turning a new page and trying to focus on all the positive things coming up in 2019.
My daughter’s wedding in September will be one. A vacation in Mexico in a few days is another, and then there will be the completion of my daughter and son-in-law’s newly built house. Can’t wait for all of that!
I’ll write every day this year, as I have in previous years, and monitor my mom’s situation and that of my nineteen-and-a-half-year-old cat, who appears to be in his final year as well.
Needless to say, 2019 will be full of ups and downs and I’m mentally preparing as best I can. These past 2-1/2 months of day-job leave have been extremely helpful to tend to family needs and responsibilities. I have one month left before returning to the daily grind. We’ll see how it goes. No matter what, I’ll learn a lot this year, try to do what I can for others, and hopefully a year from now won’t have too many regrets.
I wish all of you a happy, peaceful, prosperous, and creative new year. We’ll do our best, right? What more can we ask of ourselves.
Hope you have a great year too
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All the best for the coming year. A positive attitude is key for weathering the inevitable storms. I just spent over 2 weeks with my 90-year-old mom. It is difficult to watch our loved ones deteriorate but good memories and lots of love help. Happy New Year!!
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Yes, it is difficult, but we’ll persevere. Best of luck to you in 2019, and happy writing!!
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In between the lines of this post I sense enormous strength, a reserve that I hope you nurture in 2019 despite the ups and downs. All the best, Debra. Cheers.
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Thank you, Jo-Anne. I’m taking this year one day at a time, and hoping for the best.
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My last cat lived to 19 years, 4 months. He died in 2017, after a distinct decline that started 3 months earlier. And my mom died in October, aged 95. Knowing others have gone through these things helps a bit, but it’s still tough. Wishing you a good year, nevertheless!
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Thank you Audrey, you clearly know what it’s like. My cat’s 19 years and 6 months, still eating, but his heart’s not in great shape and there are other issues. We do what we can.
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One day at a time, and appreciating the good moments.
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Wish you all the best experience with your adventures this year!
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Thank you, Igor. I hope your year will be a happy and prosperous one!
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Happy New Year, Debra, and all the best to you this year.
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Thank you, Natalie. And to you as well!
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I came over from Esme’s linkup, and just wanted to say good luck for the coming year. I hope your Mom and cat don’t suffer more than they need to, and that – when their times come – you have many happy memories to bring you comfort when they are gone.
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Thank you, Victoria. It will be a year of learning in many ways. And thanks for dropping by. I’ve met many great bloggers since I joined Esme’s group a few weeks ago.
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