A Year of Firsts...

It's been quite a while since my last post. Several months actually. There were many occasions that I had something to say but not enough energy, courage or focus to sit and type. I was on a roll there for a while and then life happened.

On Sunday, May 4th, 2008, my life changed forever. Sounds a bit dramatic doesn't it?! Well... it kind of is. That's the day my father took his last, peaceful breath. He was surrounded by people who loved him and passed very comfortably in his sleep that Sunday around 9pm. A few short days later, we arranged a beautiful burial at sea and a Celebration of Life Memorial. It was a week or two full of stories, tears, laughter, discoveries, and reunions. We got back in touch with my Dad's side of the family (that for some reason) with which we'd lost touch. My Dad's sister, my Aunt, along with my three cousins and their beautiful kids. It was a nice send off for my Dad.

Through this past year plus, my Mom and I have been on a bit of a roller coaster. For me, my lows got pretty low and as you may know, lead to medication help. In the past several months, something clicked and I feel back to normal... or at least my "new normal". I no longer felt the need for my anxiety/depression medication, so I weened myself (safely) off of them and I feel good about that. I still miss my dad, his humor and wisdom! The difference now is that I can think of him with a smile on my face.

So, I'm back! Back to blogging. The future is a mystery... and I do love an adventure! So, here we go... together, one letter at a time!

Until next thought...