From Skilled Hands

One Year Hence

By fromskilledhands ( April 29, 2008 at 2:29 pm) · Filed under Birthdays, Caring, Change, Community, Learning, little Blue Santa, Musings, Smiles, Uncategorized

I just realized that I began writing this blog on April 27, 2007. Oh, what a ride it has been!

In the past year, I have learned not to be afraid of this new to me medium (thank you, Kelly). I have discovered so much about this lovely blue planet, and about myself.

In the past ten months, I have had many life-changing experiences. On Fathers’ Day, my Dad had a massive stroke. Throughout a very powerful and intense few weeks, we supported him in completing his work in this life and transitioning to the next. My oldest daughter left for college in New York City; nine weeks after she left, her horse’s intestines ruptured and she had to make the decision to have him put down. At the end of November, my dear friend and neighbor lost her life to cancer (but not the battle—-she grew so much, and so did I). Since then, three good friends have lost a parent, and one had a serious surgery.

The Little Blue Santa came into our lives and graced us with his gentle being. His sweet nature and connection to history continues to be a blessing.

I have learned a lot about perspective, and about valuing what I have been given. i have learned what is truly important to me. (I have to say though, that a little less experiential learning would be fine with me; I’d gladly write a paper.)

I have met so many lovely people through this venture, where we sit and tappity tap our thoughts to share. Words have power, and the combined power of all our words and actions are catalysts for change.

It is all good.

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Mary Witzl said,

April 29, 2008 @ 6:51 pm

Happy one year anniversary, Debra! I think of blogging as a cross between messing around on ham radio and writing to pen pals. When I was a child, both were equally fascinating.

I agree with you about the experiental learning. I’d rather write a paper myself. And I say this as a woman who has been writing all day long…
Not June Cleaver said,

April 29, 2008 @ 7:13 pm

Happy Blogiversary!
Laura said,

April 30, 2008 @ 4:43 am

Happy Blog Anniversary, Debra. Mine isn’t until November!

I’ve found that it’s true that some of the most difficult times in Life teach us the most, add to who we are and to the compassion we show others. When sad things happen to people we love, it’s just amazing how what we thought was love expands and deepens and grows to hold us all. Wow, so that’s Love, we think.

It is all good, indeed.
Larramie said,

April 30, 2008 @ 1:13 pm

Happy 1st, Debra! At a glance your past 10 months appear to have been tumultuous and yet you’ve shown pure grace under that fire. You began this “sharing” for a reason and what it’s become is better than good!
Cathy said,

May 1, 2008 @ 10:54 am

It’s always a pleasure to read your thoughts and hear about your life journey, Debra. The difficult and the good come to us all and it’s good to see how you move with them with such grace. Happy anniversary and carry on!!
fromskilledhands said,

May 1, 2008 @ 5:11 pm

Thanks for your good wishes, Mary. I never messed around with ham radio, but I did have a ton of pen pals…

Thanks, notJune. Time it does fly, yes?

Thanks you for your sensitive comments. I appreciate them so much, Laura.

Larramie–you always know just what to say. Thank you so much.

Cathy—it is mutual. Thank you!
TEOM said,

May 3, 2008 @ 8:19 pm

All good indeed. Congratulations!
fromskilledhands said,

May 3, 2008 @ 9:57 pm

Thank for stopping by, TEOM. It really is good, isn’t it.
Eryl Shields said,

May 5, 2008 @ 8:42 pm

A belated happy anniversary to you. You have had a time of it, here’s hoping this year goes a little more gently for you.
fromskilledhands said,

May 6, 2008 @ 7:52 am

Thank you for your kind wishes, Eryl. It’s good to see you, again.