2010 In a Flash...

It's been for ever since I've written anything.  Not a great thing for someone who is trying to finish a book, start a new one, and get some articles out to a couple of magazines.. However, the reason for my lack of writing compensates it all - my daughter.

2010 started out rough.  I, actually, re-learned the art of living one second at a time and took a journey inward to escape every-day small stuff that would normally irritate me or make me feel as if I was making no progress at all.  As the months crept up on me,  the clouds started clearing and the silver lining became ever so evident.  Inside, my heart sighed deeply, in its ever-knowing wisdom, it was relieved.  I had survived yet another test prior to 2009's end, and although it wasn't evident to me at the time, 2010 was looking very bright.

The details throughout the year are beyond the scope of this blog, which I'm writing because I feel compelled to explain my absence in the blog world, but there is a perfect explanation for all that's happened and "not-happened".

2010 has been a tremendous year in many ways.  I'm ending it in a way I never even imagined - as a mother.  What a feeling!  I've been blessed beyond words, and I know all the readers who are mothers themselves will relate to this "feeling".  I'm grateful for my life and I now see the reason behind all that has happened prior to this moment.. And, it is only the beginning.

I'm eager to start 2011 with hope that I continue to be on the same path 2010 started me on.. I aspire to continue my journey of being the best human-being I can possibly be and at the same time an extraordinary example to my daughter.. I hope to continue to learn from all the gifted souls that have crossed my path unexpectedly this year but with so much impact that every time I think of them, my heart skips a beat.  Exquisite experiences they have brought in my life.

Happy New Year to all my readers and everyone, in my virtual world, who by a message, a poke, a comment or a like have encouraged me to continue writing, and to those in my "real" world, whose words, touches, phone calls, shared tears and laughter remind me that being human is a privilege and not a right.  I learn everyday from all of you and you help me reach my goal every day, one breath at a time.  I deeply love you all.

Many blessings to all of you from me and my little girl..