Moving Right Along

Well, we are half way through January already and I've just learned how to add links and pictures to my blog site. This is a learning experience in the making. I haven't had a lot of time for my art the last week or so, recovering from Christmas and then our orthodox christmas celebrations on January 6th in the SF Bay Area - unfortunately with my limitations and health restrictions I only have so much energy and ability to do things so I have to strike when the iron is hot as they say. The picture at left is my beloved Dog Bear, a wonderful Chow who died suddenly in my arms at Christmas. I miss her a great deal as does the cat, our Gizmo. The loss of her presence in the home is really felt quite strongly. She was my loving companion and when the time is right, I will rescue another dog to give quality of life to. I really miss her... Sometimes I push myself too much, too long and then I pay for it later. So, I'm recovering with my neck and back, and shoulders from all the activities,baking, cooking, etc.. Mother's work is never done. Why is it that this great life we lead is so hinged on the very existence of what and where and when the woman will do SOMETHING ~ ANYTHING, IN THE HOME... that could be doing laundry or cooking a meal, listening to one of your children, a most imortant job, or making plans with the family in general, its just crazy cause we're all in such different stations in life, trying to make it work. Sometimes life is tricky. I'm truly blessed, I have a husband who is caring and nurturing and supportive in what I do and actually has had some really good ideas about what I should do for a course of action in launching my home business. One step at a time, that is the hard part, being patient and going through all the steps we must go thru to get us where we are supposed to be. And how truly, does anyone really know they are where they are supposed to be in life. I always feel a gentle nudging of God's spirit guiding me this way or that way, or saying no by closing a door of possible opportunity or by opening a window of grander plans. I think I am especially blessed to have a small group of friends that are honest with me and can hold a mirror up to me to show me my life. Without my sisters I'd be lost, they are my touchstones. As are my children. My husband, well I should say a little about him - his name is Emad and he's much younger than I. But it is he that I go to when I hurt, when I'm in physical pain due to my physical limitations. He's understanding and sympathetic and listens well. He's my sweetheart/. I should inlcude a picture or two of us here as well, after all, he is a big part of my life now. I think that is enough for today, we added pictures, and my favorite links and theres more to come, so stay tuned. Lots in the hopper as they say! Sleep well, may the fairies sprinkle you with angel dust to close your eyes and gently sleep with sugar plums and all the sweet things of life that it can give us ad we can give to each other. Sweet dreams on the wings of Angels... Aaaaaahhhhhhhhh