Holidays

I have to say this is one of the nicest holidays I have every experienced. I spent Christmas Eve with Ruby, her daughters Britney and Brinadette and their boyfriends John and Mike respectively.

Britney brought a roast, we had mashed potatoes, dressing, and I made whipped sweet potatoes. We also had a lot of wine. I don’t think I’ve ever laughed as much or had as much fun especially on Christmas!

It is about the people we spend time with and how we share that time. It is about how we willingly spend time with people we enjoy. Sometimes our friends prove to be more like family than our own family. At least, that has been the case for me over the years.

It has been a true pleasure getting to know Ruby and her girls. The girls have welcomed me into their circle and include me in their family events. I count myself fortunate to have been able to experience such an amazing time with all of them.

The season has become more than a simple holiday, it has become a time to share with friends who have become my family. They are the ones who have been at my side during the past year and have been there for me throughout challenges and to share the good times as well.

The Unexpected

Have you ever been going along living your life content with what you have created and then one day, one simple thing changes your whole life?

I’ve been single,  no dates, no relationships for more than 13 years. I haven’t even cared there hasn’t been anyone in my life other than my brother and good friends. It never seemed like a long time. It never occurred to me I would ever be exposed to needing or wanting someone in my life ever again.

Then out of nowhere I get a message from a man from Facebook and he asked if I would write to him. I started answering his postings and then we began to email. Of course the next step was talking on the phone.

I couldn’t believe his voice. He has a heavy Brazilian accent and an amazing spontaneous laugh. He laughs at my jokes and he has an easy manner of conversation.

I do not know where this might go. I don’t know if it will amount to anything more than amazing conversations. He knows how to inspire a level of interest that goes beyond anything I have known in many years.

I look forward to the adventure. I am anxious to see where this might lead. It is difficult to reign in the anticipation and hopes of what might be. But I will keep my mind and heart open.

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