It's been so long since I've posted on my blog. I'm not sure what the purpose of my blog is anymore or if I even have an audience. So for now I'm considering it my public journal because sometimes I feel the need to write and put my words out there in the world. Maybe someone needs to hear what I have to say, maybe I just need to express myself.
It's days before Christmas. We are still very much in a pandemic with Covid-19 and many new variants. Wally and I have had 3 vaccinations as recommended over the last year. Wally for the most part stays at home. I continue cautiously with my activities. We have been fortunate to stay healthy.
In August 2020 I lost my sister Nancy to complications from Multiple Sclerosis. She was 66 years old. I miss her very much and I'm grateful for the extra time we had with her. She was on hospice for three years. She was a wonderful example of strength, courage and faith. She was always smiling and loved telling you about movies she had seen or stories about her adorable grand children.
Wally lost his brother Herman earlier this year. Wally is the oldest of the family and Herman was two years younger than him. It's been very hard for him.
We were able to spend time with our family at the cabin in June after being vaccinated. It was wonderful to be able to travel and to see everyone.
I was able to go on some hikes this summer. My hiking/walking buddy moved from Kent to Long Beach in August. We were able to visit her new home and the ocean in September. I do miss walking Clark Lake Park with her though.
In August we had a fun time when my great nieces from Oregon came and stayed with us for a week. We did so much exploring around Seattle and Tacoma. We had a blast. When they went home to Oregon we met up in Independence so that I could visit my Grandma Lulu's grave site.
In September my daughter Natalie and niece Emily flew from Utah for a visit. It was Emily's first time to the area. We had to plan our outings based on whether or not it was going to rain that day. Natalie's husband Scott joined us for some of the time.
We drove to Long Beach and spent the night with Yvonne. Then spent a day visiting Cannon Beach, and Astoria. And getting stuck on the Astoris bridge because of an earlier accident.
We did the Washington State Fair, Space Needle, Ballard Locks, waterfront, Pike's Place market and so much more. It was great spending time with family.
I dearly miss my visits to St. George to see Wayne and Andrea and my four grand daughters. With Covid and Wally's health it's just not been possible to travel for a visit there yet. Hopefully this spring I can make that happen.
It's hard to believe another year has gone by. I have been evaulating my passions and the things I desire to spend my time on. I'm still involved with the ham radio community, love to take pictures, quilt, play my ukulele, I got a Cricut vinyl cutting machine this year too. There is so much I love to do. I especially love to be outdoors which is hard here this time of year. But I will be joining some rainy day hikes in the new year.
Where ever you may be in your life right now, find joy in what you do. Make time for what and who you love and live with no regrets.
Merry Christmas! And here's wishing 2022 brings good things to us all.
~Trudy~
