Wow that last blog was sad. I honestly think I had bottomed out. And now, having read some really inspirational stuff, having let it sink in that he’s not coming back, and that that I need to move forward - I do believe I'm Okay. Actually, I’m doing good!
Ok I must be a bit slow on the uptake at times, but it hit me: this is now my life. I love having new challenges, I love being retired, and I can travel! People keep asking me how I’m doing, today I answered Great! Because I know in my heart of hearts that a ton of new as well as familiar experiences await me.
It was “the wee small voice” reassuring me that this too is part of The Plan. I am not alone, and I have faith that more will unfold as it should. Faith gets me through life, why would I not trust it now?
So always one to grab a challenge, my fall months are rapidly getting busy right into winter. Macs celebration of life is happening in two weeks. He loved to feed his friends so we start the afternoon with pulled pork, Carolina Style! It will be great to share some memories and laugh with friends old and new.
November his nephew and new wife are having a gathering to celebrate their recent wedding in the Philippines, so I’m heading to Surrey for a big party - Philippine style! Can’t wait. And in December I’m off to Mexico with my sister. Mac would be proud, and of course remind me to behave. Lol
I continue to plan another summer road trip in Wanda, and so I’m going to take a few days to test the new car camping capabilities. Wanda will shine! Since I’m retired, I don’t have to wait for the weekends!
Else wise, I have been cooking meals (eating all that beef and chicken in the freezer) and trying to wean myself off of takeout, beer and cookies. The struggle is real! However I don’t want to struggle with my new bathing suits when we hit Puerto Vallarta eh.?
I have even been researching a move in spring. When and If I finally do decide to relocate possibly back to the flatlands (Mac called it the Motherland) there will be many household items and furniture for sale!! Everything I keep has to fit in the car and on the roof rack, Even Casey! 🙀
So with a joyful heart I look forward to this month. September, with that amazing full moon, the smell of fall in the air, and new winter tires on the horizon. Camping will be chilly, good thing I have just the things to wear. New day, new me.
“God has a path for your feet to follow, a plan for your heart to discover and a purpose for your life to fulfill.”
I can’t argue with that!
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