Time marches on, whether we feel ready for it or not. A new year, early in yet another decade of life. Autumn seems to be swiftly becoming winter and I was just wrapping my head and heart around the fact that summer was under foot. How does that happen?
The past year has brought four hospital visits for my mother. She, the one who has suffered and endured the physical pain, actual stays and emotional and spiritual recovery. I, the one by her side over and over enduring the emotional and spiritual pain of her suffering and my sadness. We accomplished a lot this past year…we got through it and she’s had remarkable healing.
I’m striving to learn patience and feeling often like I epically fail. Tomorrow brings a new day, a new possibility. Today begins a new year that might herald in the completions that continue to rest on the shelves of my heart and soul.
So today, I will turn my attention to the overflowing part of my cup infused with an apology to those who have told me they continued to look to my blog for updates. I am sorry. Along with the trials of learning life with my now 88 year mother, there are triumphs.
My biggest joy of the year was getting five days away to backpack the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. A dear friend also turned 60 and we hiked along the wonder of Lake Superior. Truly, one of the most beautiful and magical parts of the US. I have not backpacked since high school so it was a huge accomplishment. Walking is something I long to do, and do more of. My goal is to go on at least one pilgrimage walk a year throughout this decade and beyond….
If you have not yet backpacked in your life, or dedicated days to walking I highly encourage you to do so. It is a delightful mode of travel…..
I’m heading out for a walk now…..it’s almost winter so I’ll be back sooner this time.
