People have
asked, “Whatever happened to Roberta?”
Well, I am still here! I find
lots of wonderful things to post but never quite get around to actually putting
them on my blog. This
in part is due to my scattered sense of self as I continue to grasp all the
changes my husband and I have recently gone through with our business, our
family and our dreams.
Last
Thanksgiving we were struggling with the idea of closing our business,
dissolving a partnership, familial estrangement and the panic that comes with
drowning in debt. That was one year ago.
What looked hopeless in our eyes was not.
So during this Thanksgiving meal we expressed our gratitude for all that
has happened since that last Thanksgiving:
In January
we closed the statuary, and the world did not end. It was actually a relief. Then we sold our house after 5 years on and
off the market. This was a relief, both
emotionally and financially. And because
we are not quite sure how we want to live (i.e. move into a house, buy a
5th wheel, etc.) we chose to accept our daughter Faith’s invitation
to move in with her family. Talk about
downsizing! We are now in the process of
paying down debt, and waiting for whatever is next…..
But as
often happens, life happens as you wait….and a fine life it is! David is working less and spending more
weekends at home (which is a very good thing) and I am working more. I’m enjoying the C.N.A. life skill classes I
teach at the college, and the sacred time I spend with my Spiritual
Directees. I’m slowly edging away from
my role as Director of Spiritual Formation at St. Paul’s as I have recently
taken on the position of part-time Chaplain for Assured Hospice here in
Sequim! I was not expecting this. But then again, one never expects the gifts
God brings. I have so much to learn and
look forward to more growth…and we especially give thanks for our recent
reconnection with our estranged family members.
As for the
blog, I will be posting Advent reflections (which start next week) and of course
the Wise Men will be making their annual appearance. They have been with me through all the
changes and they too have had to deal with changes – like losing their home on
their shelf…you know what whiners they can be!
In the
meantime, know that I think of all of you….every day….and am grateful for such wonderful people in my
life….May we all be at peace with our own souls….and with one
another….
Roberta
Love and best wishes to you and all of yours on life's grand adventure.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you'll be posting Advent reflections. Thanks for the update about your lives; good changes.
ReplyDeleteHappy to hear the update and to know all is well in your world my friend. :c)
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