Oh my goodnesss.
So much can happen in a years time.
Scott and Erika in the second picture became engaged. Andrew and Stacy in the first picture are in a relationship and moving off to New York City together.
I no longer teach art but now I teach dogs.
I am getting ready to downsize my abode to an even smaller one.
I have made it through 4 years of working with my therapist and am beginning to see the end of the tunnel.
I am getting to do more of my own artwork.
Just think a year ago today July 4th 2009 I was on the eve of turning 60 years old, and in the Cascades Mts. of Washington State.
Oh my goodness where did the years go, how could they possibly have passed so fast and how could so many dreams, ideas and expectations have happened and not happened.
Tomm. I will be 61. I wonder what the next year will bring. The thing I hope for most is contentment with myself and my life, and happiness for my two 
sons.
sons. 
What all can happen in a year? So darn much. I was sitting on the golf course tonight with my Army son and his family and my daughter, watching fireworks, adn so grateful he is out of the Army now, home with us. I am blessed to have them so close now, and him out of harms way. Your sons look so happy with their gals! Looking at them here, you sure think they will be happy!!! I am kinda bummed now...my husband retires in 1.5 years at age 62, and I am seven years younger than him, but I have to work till 67. I feel depressed over this! I guess you just have to work till your near dead anymore.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to more of your lovely art work, and hearing about your dogs in training!!!
You got that right!! 365 days, One year, lots of changes internally and externally. Nothing stays the same, which can be good! Glad your year is going so well and a BIG Happy Birthday to you tomorrow :)
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to a wonderful blogging friend! I wish you a year filled with joy and contentment too! You've given so much to your students, your family, your dog owners, and your blogging friends (me). You deserve all the good things that life has to offer! Happy Birthday!
ReplyDeletehere's to many years of contentment, happiness, and laughter ahead! may all your wishes come true today, and every day, martha.....happy birthday, sweetness!!!! xox, :))
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR MARTHANN,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
Hope its a wonderful year with some growth, some fun and lots of happiness.
Happy birthday to my dear sister. May the year ahead bring you much joy and happiness.
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happy birthday, marthann! each day, month, year is an adventure that brings challenges, joys, tears, and the contentment that comes with self-acceptance. wishing you another beautiful year... :)
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