Good-bye 2013

Overall 2013 has been a good year.  Yes, there has been disappointments, but no major personal crisis.  Some happenings have been my heel surgery, Becky getting disability, and the house being stuccoed and painted.  The surgery has taken a long time to heal and has slowed me down, but hopefully it has fixed the problem.  Becky seems to be on the road to recovery to an independent lifestyle.  The house still has a few things that need to be done, trim around the front windows and new gutters, but for the most part looks good.

A few of the largest and most exciting events were Austin graduating from high school and then went off to UCLA.  The whole process was long and challenging.  Even though Austin made some major mistakes when applying to colleges, everything turned out for the best.  He seems happy and I get to see him every few weeks.  Definitely a win-win situation.

Personally, I've gotten back to a hobby I love...quilting. I plan on taking a very challenging class on it in the new year and feel very insecure about it.  There are a few quilting projects I still have to finish, but any good quilter usually has a few UFO's hanging around...LOL!  Another activity that I've gotten back to is gardening and enjoy getting outside and communing with nature.

On the downside of 2013.  Two friends have had strokes, but luckily the results have been minor.  I also lost a friend to stupidity (not mine).  I look at it as some things aren't meant to be, but life goes on, but it doesn't hurt any less.  Also a big loss was  Penny, my precious dog, died in April.  She was so special in so many ways.  At least she's no longer in pain.

When I contemplate 2013 there has been some loss, but the gains outweigh the losses.  Good-bye 2013!