How the year unfolds….

Mostly, since I came back from Australia, I have enjoyed the comfort of my bed or the sofa – although there have been some exciting times in between.

Clinging to my bed or sofa has been enforced by a variety of respiratory viruses and UTIs – and I have thought, on occasion, that I would never be well again. However, the sun has been shining for a couple of days; the air temperature is warming up a little; and I have been well enough to potter about in the garden. So things are looking up.

I had thought that the trip to Oz heralded the omen of a good year ahead. As it has turned out, it’s been sluggish, despite some great moments along the way such as the week away at Ragdale with the College Girls. Much to my relief, I managed not to pass my cold on to Anita, who is immunocompromised, and we all had a very nice time together. It transpires that we have known each other a very long time – it will be 55 years in September – so we plan an Emerald Anniversary Celebration. Who’d a-thunk it, eh? Friends all these years. Wow!

And then there was the get-together with my old school friends at my house. What a weekend that was. So very lovely. It was fantastic to be together again and to remember how much we enjoy each others’ company. And that’s another milestone – we have known each other since I was twelve. Crumbs! That’s over 60 years….. who’d a-thunk that?

I often say that my amazing friendships are like a comfy, well-worn slipper. We just slip into easy conversation and feel so easy in each other’s company that it’s like a warm hug. Marvellous. Lucky me.

Maybe the year hasn’t been so bad after all? Kicked off with sibling loveliness, followed by a couple of get-togethers with much-loved friends. And then of course, there’s the family who are always there….. Yep, need to count my very many blessings.

Take care everyone.