And now . . . to say THANK YOU!!
Sometimes our lives are completely shook up, and there can really be no explaining why.
In these past two years, because of my separated and then divorced status, I have had the opportunity to experience and to hear and to feel the emotions of many people going through changes of various kinds. Mostly, it is people who are also either going through a divorce, or have been divorced recently. And whereas I have been very emotional at times at my own situation, so many others have been through, or are currently going through far worse! My own divorce was relatively uneventful, compared to too many people I know who are being put through the emotional wringer, robbed financially (especially by women who have run off with other men) or even accused of physical violence when no such took place. The world is filled with very unthinking and uncaring, not to mention very immature and selfish people. But I guess certain people would say the same about me. However, their opinion is no longer important to me, and that is a part of a past I cannot change.
I have come a long way. I think finally I have come to a place where I may just "be" for awhile. I now live in La Crosse, and I'm only 15 minutes to my job, and about 10 to school. I'm settling into a routine with school, and it is going to take a great deal of my time and my energy to do well. In fact I should finish up here, and go study for a test tomorrow.
There are many people who have been very instrumental in assisting me to come to this place. Never discount the power of friendship . . . even when you may have known these friends for only a short time. Sometimes, when doors are slammed in your face . . . many windows may open. You just have to be willing and flexible enough to climb through them.
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First and foremost, I would thank my friend Glenn. Can it be only a year that I have known you? And I have sensed from the very beginning that you would be a part of my life only temporarily. Even now, finally the word has come, of the job you have been seeking that will take you away from Wisconsin. And while I know this path is the best one for you . . . . I will not like saying good bye to you! And though I know you will always be an e-mail or cell call away . . . it will not be the same as being able to actually see you and visit with you and experience your soul in person, and share tuna casserole. You give one of the best hugs I have ever received, and your honorable nature and compassion helped to see me through a very dark time in my life. You gave me the courage to hang in there, and make some of the changes that I needed to make to set my own feet on a path of recovery. You will make a good counselor some day, once you have completed your own training to achieve this goal. I shall always value having known you "Dr. Mac"!
Just as some people come into your life to give strength, I feel also people come because they themselves need a person to listen to them, and to give support in their dark days. I think and hope I am filling this role for my friend Christopher. I'm afraid there are still many dark and stormy days ahead for you, but I shall happily sail along in that ship, and be your friend as you navigate the turbulent waters! You gave of yourself so very freely, as you have given to others before, and were absolutely irreplaceable in your assistance as I moved. I don't think the logistics of the whole affair would have run as smoothly without your assistance. How do you say "Thank you" for such assistance?? I feel in debt to you, and value your giving nature. The kestrel on my shoulder is a permanent token of our friendship. And I look forward to seeing you sailing calm blue waters again.
For new friends, and new possibilities! I could not have asked for a better situation to solve my housing needs. My house-mate, Liz, is coming to terms with her own empty nest, having sent her youngest off to college. I found her through work, the only person who responded to my ad in the "company" newsletter. Her home is as warm and comfortable as she is, and I look forward to exploring the next couple years with her. It is also a bonus that she thinks the hawk is just cool! Thank You Liz, for giving me a place to live!
This past weekend the last step in the move was accomplished. My mews and weathering yard were re-located and re-assembled. Thank You Thank You to my friend Dave, for taking care of Nina for me while I moved, and for letting me store my facilities at your home in the interim. I should have taken a picture of you with the hawks in your livingroom and kitchen! Too Funny!! My heartfelt wish for you is that your life too will return to normalcy soon. Lets be sure to get some hawking in this winter. I may now live further away, but always enjoy my time with you. Thank you for your help in getting Nina's facilities put back together!! A gal can never have too many guy friends who own their own portable power drills, and are willing to show up to fix stuff!
I am fortunate to claim both Dave and Bill as friends and mentors! Bill, I really like your mews design, and think you should share the design with others. But you have enough experience of your own in publishing that you don't need my input! Thank you for building it on my previous property, and for helping to both tear it down, move it, and re-assemble. I will always be happy to assist you with your bird should you need to leave town for awhile. Just ask!!
And the final results . . . a mews that overlooks a pleasant garden . . . and my dog, Anubis, happy in his new home. Now I need to paint it!
And a weathering yard with many neighborhood squirrels for entertainment. Nina should be pretty comfortable here, once she settles in. I can hear her moving around even now out in the back yard. The city has a lot more noise than the country. And I'm not even sure if she might be restless with fall in the air.
Others who helped:
In these past two years, because of my separated and then divorced status, I have had the opportunity to experience and to hear and to feel the emotions of many people going through changes of various kinds. Mostly, it is people who are also either going through a divorce, or have been divorced recently. And whereas I have been very emotional at times at my own situation, so many others have been through, or are currently going through far worse! My own divorce was relatively uneventful, compared to too many people I know who are being put through the emotional wringer, robbed financially (especially by women who have run off with other men) or even accused of physical violence when no such took place. The world is filled with very unthinking and uncaring, not to mention very immature and selfish people. But I guess certain people would say the same about me. However, their opinion is no longer important to me, and that is a part of a past I cannot change.
I have come a long way. I think finally I have come to a place where I may just "be" for awhile. I now live in La Crosse, and I'm only 15 minutes to my job, and about 10 to school. I'm settling into a routine with school, and it is going to take a great deal of my time and my energy to do well. In fact I should finish up here, and go study for a test tomorrow.
There are many people who have been very instrumental in assisting me to come to this place. Never discount the power of friendship . . . even when you may have known these friends for only a short time. Sometimes, when doors are slammed in your face . . . many windows may open. You just have to be willing and flexible enough to climb through them.
* * * * * * *
First and foremost, I would thank my friend Glenn. Can it be only a year that I have known you? And I have sensed from the very beginning that you would be a part of my life only temporarily. Even now, finally the word has come, of the job you have been seeking that will take you away from Wisconsin. And while I know this path is the best one for you . . . . I will not like saying good bye to you! And though I know you will always be an e-mail or cell call away . . . it will not be the same as being able to actually see you and visit with you and experience your soul in person, and share tuna casserole. You give one of the best hugs I have ever received, and your honorable nature and compassion helped to see me through a very dark time in my life. You gave me the courage to hang in there, and make some of the changes that I needed to make to set my own feet on a path of recovery. You will make a good counselor some day, once you have completed your own training to achieve this goal. I shall always value having known you "Dr. Mac"!
Just as some people come into your life to give strength, I feel also people come because they themselves need a person to listen to them, and to give support in their dark days. I think and hope I am filling this role for my friend Christopher. I'm afraid there are still many dark and stormy days ahead for you, but I shall happily sail along in that ship, and be your friend as you navigate the turbulent waters! You gave of yourself so very freely, as you have given to others before, and were absolutely irreplaceable in your assistance as I moved. I don't think the logistics of the whole affair would have run as smoothly without your assistance. How do you say "Thank you" for such assistance?? I feel in debt to you, and value your giving nature. The kestrel on my shoulder is a permanent token of our friendship. And I look forward to seeing you sailing calm blue waters again.
For new friends, and new possibilities! I could not have asked for a better situation to solve my housing needs. My house-mate, Liz, is coming to terms with her own empty nest, having sent her youngest off to college. I found her through work, the only person who responded to my ad in the "company" newsletter. Her home is as warm and comfortable as she is, and I look forward to exploring the next couple years with her. It is also a bonus that she thinks the hawk is just cool! Thank You Liz, for giving me a place to live!
This past weekend the last step in the move was accomplished. My mews and weathering yard were re-located and re-assembled. Thank You Thank You to my friend Dave, for taking care of Nina for me while I moved, and for letting me store my facilities at your home in the interim. I should have taken a picture of you with the hawks in your livingroom and kitchen! Too Funny!! My heartfelt wish for you is that your life too will return to normalcy soon. Lets be sure to get some hawking in this winter. I may now live further away, but always enjoy my time with you. Thank you for your help in getting Nina's facilities put back together!! A gal can never have too many guy friends who own their own portable power drills, and are willing to show up to fix stuff!
I am fortunate to claim both Dave and Bill as friends and mentors! Bill, I really like your mews design, and think you should share the design with others. But you have enough experience of your own in publishing that you don't need my input! Thank you for building it on my previous property, and for helping to both tear it down, move it, and re-assemble. I will always be happy to assist you with your bird should you need to leave town for awhile. Just ask!!
And the final results . . . a mews that overlooks a pleasant garden . . . and my dog, Anubis, happy in his new home. Now I need to paint it!
And a weathering yard with many neighborhood squirrels for entertainment. Nina should be pretty comfortable here, once she settles in. I can hear her moving around even now out in the back yard. The city has a lot more noise than the country. And I'm not even sure if she might be restless with fall in the air.
Others who helped:Amanda, my "Little Sister". She helped me pack up the smaller boxes, and received a lot of my excess stuff. A person should move from time to time just to de-clutter themselves, if nothing else.
Lisa, for the use of her truck! I miss having a truck to transport stuff. I do not miss putting gas in one!
Marlene and Patti . . . . just for being friends, and checking in on me from time to time to see how I've been faring!
And least I forget . . . . My Mom! She's listened on the phone as I whined and sometimes cried as I was forced to make changes that would put me on a path for a better future.
Thank you All! I love you all!
Friends . . . the Greatest Gifts of All!
