My last post here was in 2019. I am nothing if not consistent. It seems half my blog posts are Apologies for not having posted in so long.
I didn't even remember I had a blog.! This morning I decided to lounge in bed, something I rarely do, and browse pinterest which is always a rabbit hole for me. One link led to another and before you know it I was reading a fun sculpture blog about cement balls and trees made of flashing. While sharing one of the links in a "lets make this" message I noticed that the blog app "knew me".... Always Oz. I clicked to see and found all these old posts that I had completely forgotten about.
What a treasure to read these memories, especially the brief travel notes of our ( John and I) great RV adventure in 2019.
Memories dating back over a decade captured in snippets and tucked away in a nearly forgotten archive. Reading them gave me such joy and brought tears to my eyes too.
No promises but I'll try to post now and then. Meanwhile, here is an update.
Update.
2020 we sold our island home and moved to TN
2020 = Covid
2021 John has been sick for months with back pain, indigestion, etc. He died unexpectedly in Oct from heart failure. Six months earlier his Dr said his heart was strong. I believe it was the Covid shots and boosters combined with his weakened self. He died content, happy with our move and his last conversation with me he was enjoying a beautiful evening on the porch. What the ...? I'm still shocked he's gone.
2022 = adjusting. John's parents care offers a distraction and sadly life goes on. Rv sold, Raven camper purchased, truck sold, jeep sold, life is weird and subtractive mostly. I put one foot in front of the other and just " keep trucking".
2023 = finding me. Visiting friends and family, new art adventures, house renovations, Art Studo! Family visits and caring for John and Minnie. ( John's parents who relocated to Assisted Living 2 miles from us just a couple months before he died) Asha moves here and stays with me.
2024 = Minnie passes in April. Sue and I take a 14 day cruise from Florida to San Diego. I go for two weeks in Spain to celebrate with Olivia, Ann and Kerri. My Miss O has graduated college! A rough summer of health issues with Dad. Asha moves out. September creative visit by my bestie Kasey. Front walkway renovation 3 year anniversary of John's death. A purple couch. Really?
Today, Nov 16. I'm good. I've got so much great in my life. I love my home. I love my friends. I love my family. I can do this.
Love!
Always , Oz
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