We Are Survivors!

My friends, we have survived 2020. Yes, we survived the holidays and all of the months prior. We are so ready to say goodbye to 2020 and hello to 2021.

Christmas was different. There were gifts, there was good food and drink, and there were smiles and laughs. And…there were a few tears.

The tears weren’t the dreadful, gut wrenching, terribly sad tears, but there were tears. These tears came later in the evening, after the small celebration had ended. It was about the missing pieces of our Christmas. I know, you all had “missing” pieces too.

But…we survived! Some are just glad it’s over. Some are thinking about Christmas in July. Some are still celebrating in their small groups. The bottom line is we have survived this crazy COVID Christmas.

Time to move on, right? It’s is a lot easier said than done, at least for me. When the clock hits midnight tomorrow night, (if I’m awake), it will start a new year. A year that will continue to be different,like it has been. 

There will be masks, there will be very small gatherings, and we will be missing our friends and family. It is going to get better in 2021, it will! We just need to hang in there and be patient a little while longer.

During the holidays, I realized how lucky I was to have people in my “pod” or my “bubble” as I know there are so many that don’t. I also realized how lucky I was to have a job…one that provided two weeks off, paid! All of this, while sometimes doesn’t seem like a lot, became apparant that it was plenty when I saw the sad stories on the news of those who have lost jobs, businesses, and homes. I have nothing to complain about…ha!

This year, 2021, is supposed to be my 45^th high school reunion. For those of you who know me, you know how much I love my high school memories and I have been so excited to get back home to be able to spend time with these classmates! So, the planning is getting underway for our reunion…planned for fall 2021. I remain positive that the timing is perfect for being able to hug and love on friends again.

So, as the New Year rolls in, I will try to find good every day. I will take better care of myself. I will start taking my day trips again, when the time is right. I will continue to wear my mask and again, when it's my turn, I’ll get the vaccine.

I’m not making any resolutions because I’ve been there, done that. I plan to be a better person, every day. I hope to be able to reach out and help people who are struggling, some how. I’m not sure what that will look like, but I’m going to try. I just decided while typing this that I am going to purchase $10 worth of extra food each week for the barrel in the front of the Kroger store. People have to eat. If working towards being a better person every day counts as a resolution, then I’ll take it.

I wish all of you a VERY Happy New Year! Please stay healthy and happy! I can’t wait to hug on you soon! Xoxoxo