As I look
back on 2013 I am was blessed in so many ways. The year came in with a kiss….I
can’t say I’d ever had a new years kiss, or at least don’t ever remember one.
I think that would be something you’d never forget. Yes, I had dates but always
avoided the kiss. Don’t ask why because I don’t have an answer. And when I was
married, we didn’t celebrate the New Year and I was always asleep by the stroke
of midnight.
My passion
for writing was ignited. A passion that got buried with an “I do”. A passion
that God instilled within my soul and I shall grip with all my strength to
never release again. It shall be for Gods glory forward and I am worthy of the
fruits within: joy, peace, kindness, love, gentleness, goodness, faithfulness,
patience and self-control…and pray the would touch the lives of others through
the inspiration of my writings.
I was
blessed with fishing. Conversation on the water. Sometimes we never spoke a
word but knew exactly what we each had to say. Deep conversation. Conversation
that comes with connection. But, it wasn’t just fishing. It was seeing….seeing
Gods masterpiece of beauty around me. Sunsets so breath-taking that words could
never describe, but I was able to capture with my camera. And, each time I look
at those photos I am blessed yet again to see that beauty and remember those
fishing moments.
I was
blessed with the enjoyment and desire of photography. I’d played with the
camera several times. Even took some pictures of families when I was in St. Louis
I was
blessed with realizing I take my eyes for granted. Applying too much pressure
to my right eye while on vacation, I literally popped the eye out of socket. It
was extremely painful and my sight was blurring for quite some time. Doctors
said it would recover the sight but it would be months. And it was. To this day
I still have problems: swelling, blurred vision, pain…..but I have sight. And
for that I praise God. Should I ever loose my sight let me always be reminded
of the beauty of Gods creation that I looked at but never truly seen. I now
know….don’t just see it..feel it!
I was
blessed with so much laughter. Giggle breaks upon giggle breaks. Massive
quantities of laughter! Some I only remember the laughter and not what was said
or done. Tears turned to laughter. Laughter at trying to learn new things.
Especially one item called a “SheWee” and trying to master the technique.
(Please look up SheWee) Some moments and conversation, oh I can remember what
was said, but I can’t repeat it. LMBO.
The best laughter was recent and all I will write is…. it pertained to
hot peppers. I literally laughed until I pee’d my pants.
I was
blessed with music. Trying to play an instrument. There was enough enjoyment
that I’m looking into continuing a lesson.
I was
blessed with bundles and bundles and bundles of fresh produce. Absolutely
delicious!
I was
blessed with new adventures, experiences, and taste tests.
I was
blessed with the beginning of wedding plans with my son, Tyler and his
beautifully spirited fiance’ Heather. That wedding will take place May 31,
2014.
I was
blessed with finding a home to rent where I could have my 2 fur babies:
Sunshine & Raven. A home with a fenced yard where they can run & bark.
A home that sits across from a field with 3 elegant and graceful horses. One
just a baby but growing rapidly. What a blessing to watch him grow.
I am
blessed with being healthier than I’ve been in many, many years. A healing
stopped me from having to carry Pepto in my purse 24/7.
I was
blessed with friendships that I hold near and dear. Friendships with people who
are closer than some of my own family members. True realization that BLOOD
DON’T MATTER.
I was
blessed with love. Love that taught me to trust again….to let my guard down….to
believe in me. Love that taught there are new journeys, adventures and
experience to still be had.
Thank you,
God!!
Forgive me
for whining about things you did not bless me with. For deep within my soul I
know the blessings I hoped, prayed and wished for that didn’t come the way I
wanted them…..did and will come the way YOU will them.
I can’t
wait to see how you rock my socks in 2014!
Let the
blessings begin!
Happy New
Year to All.
Blessings,
Bo
12/31/2013
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