Here we are at the end of another year. I remember at the start of 2016 being so full of hope, and yet, it seems like in this big world of ours, so many things went very wrong.
Terrorism is running rampant, people are being so unkind to each other, and then there are the terrible losses the world has faced. Actors, Actresses, and Musicians, that wrote the music and lyrics of our life, have passed from this world.
And just before Christmas, two Seniors at my Alma Mater, Falmouth High School, were killed in an automobile accident. Two 17 year old boys, lost in a split second. Understanding the loss of a child, makes these deaths all the harder to bear.
There have been other things, personally that have made 2016 difficult for me. A botched surgery, a problem with medications, and living with pain, until I can see a specialist have really gotten to me.
However, before I become lost in the world of sadness, I remind myself of all of the good.
Our darling Quinn was born. Not only is he healthy and happy, but he is quite remarkable! He is walking, which means he is also falling, but the little guy picks himself right up and away he goes again. Quinn is tough! And he is all boy. This is something wonderful and new, as I never had a son. I really like having a grandson and marvel in his fabulous personality.
My granddaughter also amazes me. At 4 and a half years old, Savannah is all girl. She is sensitive, sweet, has her eye on fashions and dolls and cooking, but most of all, she adores her brother. And Lili! It’s the funniest thing. I expected she would like the smaller dachshunds more because they are close to her size. But no. She met our Lili, big (75 pounds) white and a bit of a klutz, and she loves her.
I also see how lucky I am to have good and loving family and friends, a roof over my head, warm clothes to wear and food in my belly!
I am hoping that 2017 will be the year of goodness, not just for my spine, but for the world around me. Although I know that life is like this. Both good things and bad things happen, people are born and people leave us, it is my hope that we will see more peace and happiness and love around us all.
I guess in the end I am lucky to have my faith in God. Through him I have hope and that will make 2017 a good year. Hope.