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Just wanted to take a few minutes to wish my loved family here, a VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR! Here's hoping it's filled with love, laughter, tons of silliness and serenity.
A friend once told me not wish that a year would come to an end, because it will be over before you know it. I understand what she meant by that. Truthfully though I am so glad that last year is behind me. Pipers and I did okay, thanks to all of your love, prayers and support.
I spent a quiet night at home with Pipers after working all day. I brought home some paper that they stuff in boxes, and it's Piper's favorite to play with. It was good to see her so silly. Needless to say I did not stay up to watch the ball drop. It's way past my bedtime.
I have the next two days off. Today is all about watching football (GO USC!) and putting last year's papers away. It was cold and snowy yesterday and it's going to stay that way. It's a beautiful morning here (7am). Tomorrow I have to return her cat bed (she prefers a hard cardboard box ) and then relax some more.
I am looking forward to this year. Lots of good memories to see me through the hard times. I am so hoping that this year is more peaceful. I know whatever is thrown at me, I am strong enough to survive. That's due the huge part this program has played in my life these past few years. It's been a blessing.
I am looking forward to playing a larger role in my nieces lives. Hopefully the younger one will come around. I have already planted the Alanon seed in the older one. I don't think I'll be able to go snowboarding with her, but I can't wait until she graduates high school. We had such a nice time on Christmas. I am truly blessed by both of them.
I am also looking forward to the election of our new president. I never thought in my lifetime that I would see that. History in the making. I can't wait to see it. I wish I was there in person. I am looking forward to the safe return of our loved ones serving in the military. I very much wish for peace in the world. May we all do something in our small way to make this earth a better place to live. I believe that we do that here each time by responding to a post.
I am hoping to donate some time to animal shelters. There's a cat shelter near by that can use some help, so I am hoping to be able to some volunteer work. My only challenge will be not to bring home every feline that I see. I am such an easy target for soft furry things!
I don't believe in making new year's resolutions (except not to make them! ) They put way too much pressure on us. When we don't meet them, we can be pretty harsh on ourselves. The only I can do is to try and do the best I can at any given moment. Life on life's terms. That's the way to live.
I wish only the best for my amazing family here. You have filled my life with joy, laughter, sorrow, inspiration and hope. I know times are tough. I work retail and it can be scary. Hold tight to your program. You never know how good this program can work outside until you pull out that toolbox. WOW! It works in all aspects of our lives.
Don't forget to smile and laugh (even a little bit) each day. Be silly and free, it'll make your life so much better. I intend to do much more of that. Much love and blessings to you and your families. Much love to our MIP pets. It's the best way to start the year off with your furry or scaly or feathered friend!
Live strong, Karilynn & Pipers Kitty
-- Edited by Karilynn at 07:45, 2009-01-01
-- Edited by Karilynn at 07:46, 2009-01-01
-- Edited by Karilynn at 09:39, 2009-01-01
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It's your life. Take no prisoners. You will have it your way.
K, I liked what you said about being silly and free a little bit each day.
That is something I think I can do and would improve my life greatly. Just a little bit each day.
Its been a very full year and I am glad to see it go. I cannot believe what came to pass for me in 2008. It was so bewildering at times. Yeah, I am looking forward to more peace and serenity in 2009.
I do know that if it were not for al-anon I might be in the loony bin right about now after going through 2008. I hit alot of the the biggies- loss of loved ones, divorce, relocating to another part of the world and beginning a new career and completing grad school. All that in 2008. WOW! I know your 2008 was also full of milestones- many tragic ones as well.
My program and the people in it saw me through and held me up when I could not hold myself up.
Happy New Year back at ya..... Try and relax, sounds like you are getting some rest. It can be a tough road, love to ya, wishing you peace of mind and heart.
Happy New Year my friend. Boy, you just reminded me how much we can learn from our four-legged furry friends!!!!!! They sure do know how to live it up.
Happy 2009 to you and the very smart and talented Pipers!!!!! Live strong, Maria
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If I am not for me, who will be? If I am only for myself, then who am I? If not now, when?
My three pets are the joy of my life so I can understand that Pipers is a great gift to you. I am so happy that I can share the time with them. I am reminded all the time of the impermancy of life. My darling beagle, Lucky, is getting very elderly and I think her days are numbered. I am going to do everything possible to make the rest of her life as happy as possible.
No matter what you have been through Karilyn you have always been so giving, kind and generous I hope you will get time to recoup and heal from such a devastating loss.
) and then relax some more.
) They put way too much pressure on us. When we don't meet them, we can be pretty harsh on ourselves. The only I can do is to try and do the best I can at any given moment. Life on life's terms. That's the way to live.
Much love and blessings to you and your families. Much love to our MIP pets. It's the best way to start the year off with your furry or scaly or feathered friend!
