Life is what happens to you when you are busy making other plans.
John Lennon
Oh, about my absence, all I can say people is, it has been one of those seasons, one of those years, where one thing after another snowballs until you feel the need to stand on top of a mountain, and cry out to the universe, "ENOUGH!"
Why?" I have wondered, "What do we do now?" "How do we manage this?" And, while the practical part of that answer has depended on the needs of the catastrophe situation at hand, the real answer has been faith- faith the future holds something better, faith in the love of a family of five that expands and contracts to seven or nine or fifteen.
Yes, indeed. Yet, in the midst of all of this life the past year has brought us, there have abundant blessings, significant self-discoveries, and an utter profusion of love. So, we persevere through the myriad of experiences that turn our home/life topsy-turvy, a surfeit of fractured bones, health issues, and frightening financial hardship.
For now, here I am.
Thanks for this post, I can relate to what you are saying. After I saw you at ArtFest this year, I was diagnosed with Breast cancer in both breasts. Needless to say this has been a really interesting time. However, faith and really good friends and relatives have made it good. Also, the creative process has really enhanced my spirit. I decided to spend this journey creating and that takes your mind off of the trauma of a cancer diagnosis. Reading your blog also helps because you have such a refreshing approach to everything. Thanks so much for sharing. Hope to see you next year at ArtFest 2012.
Posted by: Glenda Hoagland | 07/08/2011 at 02:54 PM
Oh, LK, I can certainly understand this post. Seems like the last couple of years has been a real test of faith with my husband and me (not "us" but our circumstances). One thing after another, lay off after lay off, broken bones, illness, family deaths, blah blah blah...I often wonder how people that do not have "faith in something, in someone" make it through all these dark times.
Posted by: carol sloan | 07/11/2011 at 04:20 PM
I'm sorry. I hope things get better. But I'm glad for the blessings and the love.
Posted by: Dusty | 07/12/2011 at 08:41 PM
hang in there, yes I can totally relate. its been a difficult time so far, and I am trying to see the sunshine, the possibility, the way through things... Its good to know that nothing stays the same. that things change, and yes, spring will get here again sometime! hope things are coming round for you now. thanks for the beauty and the healing heart words!
have a peaceful and lovely weekend there
Posted by: Rosie | 07/22/2011 at 12:40 PM
it has been a while that I have been meaning to say I am missing you and hoping things are better. Would love to see an update and hear how you are doing.
Posted by: jordi | 09/25/2011 at 08:27 PM