Was I wrong about finally having time to blog. I have been busy, busy, busy and yet I have no firm schedule. Funny how time can slip away. I have had many experiences since my last post, however, by far the one that has impacted on me the most and has been the saddest is the loss of my mom back in April of this year. I am experiencing the loss of a parent, best friend, and sister. My mother was indeed all these things to me and much more. I realize that my life, likes, loves, habits, interests, and the list is virtually endless were so influenced and shaped by my mom's teaching and example. I am at times so lost when I realize she is not here that I overcome with a sense of loneliness and still a sense of disbelief. I realize many people have experienced the loss of a loved one that was very close to them and that it is hard to actually empathize unless you have had the sad experience yourself. I do hope in the future to be able to put some more effort into this blog if only for my own personal reflection. We will see, best intentions and all that..." Well I am off to finish the project I was engaged in when I stopped to check something online.... Saw another blogger site and remembered my own. Even had to try a couple of times to login since it has been so long. The home we purchased is giving us much to do to keep busy. This month it has been and continues to be the yard work and finishing touches on the exterior. I guess things are never "finished" and homeowners know all about "a work in progress"!