I would say that sending a paper copy of our Christmas and
New Year’s letter is “so last year”. I
would, that is, had that letter materialized.
Posting this one online, I can argue that I’m saving trees (paper) and
printer ink. Maybe, it will sit here on my old blog,
lonely, or maybe, it will stare at me accusingly, daring me to write yet
again. So, with this letter, a beginning to a new year
and perhaps a new habit. We hope that
you enjoyed the Christmas season in health, surrounded by family, and made
wonderful memories to relish during the coming good year.
Many changes give stories to write this year. Our “farm”
grows quieter, though we still boast a few too many domestic animals for my
dear husband. Moving to town is a draw
for us, yet what would we do without the scream of the fox at night, or the
sight of deer crossing the backyard in the evening? Each night, I look up at the stars after
feeding the remaining horses, and I think about life.
William remains at home, pursuing more indoor activities
such as building a computer gateway to his virtual world, earning his second
degree red belt this year in Tae Kwon Do, and at nearly thirteen, setting a
good pace to soon be taller than at least all the female family members.
In the mountains of Colorado, lives musical newlyweds who
love, laugh and forge a future. After
each earned their Bachelor of Music degree from Baldwin Wallace University this
past spring, our daughter, Lauren, married her best friend, Jesse Hodgson in an
intimate wedding in northern Ohio. Settling
in Denver, they work, teach music, and
Lauren is studying to complete her certification in Dalcroze Eurythmics (a method of music education using movement). We are joyful to be joined with the Hodgson
family and so happy for Jesse and Lauren.
“Storylines” was the theme of Anna’s senior thesis show
to complete the requirements for her Bachelor of Fine Arts. Three beautiful paintings, each 5’ x 7’, were hung
in the Grunwald Gallery of Art. She will
graduate this coming spring with minors in art history and French, planning to
take a year to work before continuing to graduate studies.
Mid-summer also brought career changes for K, as he
joined Restaurant Supply Chain Solutions, a company contracted with YUM! Brands
here in Louisville. He has already delved into interesting projects for the
fast food industry. His side “occupation”
is as chief builder of floating frames and canvases for Anna’s paintings.
As for me, I have spent this year as a pancreas. Yes, you heard right. Late in 2013, William was diagnosed out of
the blue with Type 1 Diabetes. I have spent a year studying endocrinology,
nutrition, nursing, exercise physiology, and hacking medical devices to provide
better control of a disease that never takes a day off. We remain hopeful that the research to cure this disease is moving forward quickly, and in the meantime, we push for any
advanced medical technology available, and some that aren't yet. #WeAreNotWaiting
Being a pancreas is a full-time job, so I
have retired from Lowe’s paint desk, having developed strong arm muscles and
much knowledge about home improvement that I do not plan to use anytime soon.
If you are still reading, know that we cherish every
connection and friendship, and look forward to being part of this coming year
with you.
1 comment:
Don't feel bad, this is the first year we didn't do a newsletter or family foto in nearly 20 years.
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