Should we hide things from loved ones....

Or an even better title treating our seniors as if they are stupid...is that what we should do to spare or save their feelings. The truth will come out you know...particularly if a loved one is going to pass. I have I done the right thing by being totally honest with my Grandmother? I think so...others may not, but why? Why should I lie to my best friend, maybe I should paint a wonderful lie but would she not be more let down when expecting a brighter out come...because of my lie. My concern is for her...the truth is what she needs to hear from me.You can lie but I will not.

Where has time gone?

I never considered that my hiatus would be so long. There are times in life when you need that time. We have long since moved and been through many turmoils along the way. It has been an eventful time, a sad time and a happy time. I love the place we are in now - physically and mentally. We never imagined we would live in another country and in such a beautiful area. This is just icing.

I have started many new endeavors including leading a hiking group - who knew!? I just touched my sewing machine for the first time since moving - yesterday. Yes, a full year and a half of dust. I am now making Christmas reindeer for the teachers. Like I said a needed change.

On a personal note- I never imagined ever loosing my Father but further still I never imagined the devastation left behind. I am not talking about financially (He had taken care of everything and everyone) but the personal loss, the feeling of everything falling out from under you and never knowing when it will stop. This week has been my answer...this week it finally stopped and I feel more myself. Still miss him though.

Through this time I have lost touch with some and renewed friendships with others. I apologize if you have felt left out. But know I have come back renewed.