A Fresh New Year!!!
The tree and Christmas decor has been tucked away ...
the Christmas Snow Storm has melted ...
the Christmas baking, caramel popcorn and chocolate has showed up on my hips ...
but all in all - I look forward to this shiny new year of 2023.
2022 ended on such a very sad note.
One of the Farmer's very best friends,
his college room mate, his fishing buddy, his best man at our wedding,
travel mate, and all around dear friend,
joined him in heaven on December 21st.
Almost exactly one year apart!
His wife, my friend from as far back as high school, and I are stunned
that this is even real!
God must have a plan in all of this ...
December had it's very blue notes but the warm light
has begun to show through the brokenness.
The children's programs at church and at school were delightful.
(he's looking for us behind the letter "G" - so cute)
Survived the biggest storm of the year on Christmas Eve Day and
Christmas Day.
I realized that this was the first time in all of my years to spend alone on those very days.
I was OK though, and remained extra thankful that I was safe at home and
had a warm cozy place to be!
No one was going anywhere till Boxing Day
when we all came together once again.
And then, suddenly it seemed NYE was on our doorstep.
What a pleasure and treasure it was to spend this special weekend with
the Leis clan at our nephew's beautiful northern Ontario cottage.
Just the very best way to begin this new year ...
This place is remarkable and so peaceful ...
We were literally blessed into a new year!
And then one more trip around the sun for this old gal.
We celebrated at "Swish" (aka Swiss Chalet).
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| Candy Floss on the cupcake - perfection! |
Life is as good as we make it!
The Lord has been so good to me all of my days ...
I continue to live with the intention of being thankful and joyful.
Living my best life over here.
Here's to 2023 y'all!
Till next time ... Letting the light come in through the cracks!
