Step Thirteen: Life is Good

It's been a while since I've written.  I moved and then left for Spring Break (spent time with the boys in Ft. Worth). I came back Thursday and Derek, Jayce and O came Friday to help me get all settled in.  I now have a house full of furniture and things hung on the walls.  It feels good. 

The hard part was clearing everything out of the apartment.  I had time to go through things I brought to Lake Jackson, but hadn't gone through in a while.  I found some keepsakes from Harold and that caused some sad times (yes, they do happen...usually unexpectedly).  One of the things Harold was good about was writing notes.  Not fancy words, but touching things.  I have a lot of little post-its with just, "I love you" and "HCS."  I always appreciated them and kept them, but now they are treasures. He was also generous and loved to surprise me with things.  These were usually accompanied by a note, too.  I'm so glad I kept them because now they remind me of the love we shared. I was spoiled...and loved it. 

That doesn't mean everything was perfect, nothing is.  We had bad times and good times, loving times and angry times.  However, I'm finding that I remember the good, loving times and the others have faded.  I guess that means we should always have plenty of good times so there will be lasting memories.  I also highly recommend notes.  I wouldn't trade for them - write one today to someone you care about!
Love,
Judy

Step Thirteen: New Beginnings

I know its been a while since I've added a post, but life has been a little quiet up to now (which can be a good thing).  However, I'm experiencing my first big change:  I'm moving to my new house tomorrow.  I've been packing, and I can't believe how much "stuff" I have in such a short time.  I have some friends helping me so I'll be able to stay there tomorrow.  I can't wait to have a view, more room, and a garage.  My new landlord gave me a house warming gift - a beautiful hibiscus full of blooms for my courtyard. I'm blessed!

Next week is spring break and I'll be in Fort Worth most of the time.  I am going to try and stay at the farm some which will also be a first.  It will be different staying there without Harold, but it's time.  I'm doing okay and most days are fine.  I still have my sad times and can't really predict those, but I know that's okay, too.  I'm looking forward to seeing friends and family, relaxing and enjoying my time off. 

I'll let you know when I get all settled in and I'll be looking for visitors at my new place!!
Judy

Step Twelve: Another Day

Had a great visit with my mother in San Antonio over the weekend.  With Harold's illness it's been quite a while since I've  been there.  I realized that my mother was four years older than I am now when my Dad died. She knows what I've been going through and it was good to talk.

I am getting anxious about my new house.  I should get to move next week!  Everything seems to be good to go!  This gives me something to look forward to and a plan I can make a little at a time.  I've had offers to help me move and I plan on taking them up on it.  I've also had people say they'd come see me...I'm going to take them up on that, too!!

Hope you had a great weekend.
Judy