On January 17,2015, I will move into a studio apartment with a patio to sit on during summer. My spoiled rotten babies will be able to go out easily. It is very quiet without the constant noise of cars and trucks rushing past. The apartment faces the little airport for private planes. I can watch them take off and land. Looking past them is Lake Washington. I feel so peaceful when I think about the location. Wow, from a split level house to a 10 x 22 foot motor home to a 10 x 33 foot 5th wheel to a studio apartment. Less house work and upkeep. As I pack I am pleasantly surprised I no longer have so much stuff. Most of it is craft supplies. I do plan to find a couple dolls though I won’t be able to go crazy because of the small space. That should be a good thing. Having the patio I will be able to keep my six rose bushes. Time for lunch.

I plan to not complain so much. True I have health challenges that prevent me from living life as I once did. I am in constant pain and dizziness has moved in to stay. I will soon look like a little old man with no hair on the top of my head. But I will stop complaining about it. (I may slip a few times.) Yesterday I learned one of my former students who may have reached 30, has stage 3 breast cancer. She is married with three very young children. Despite being bald, she and her husband took profession photos. Her smile was as bright as always. Surgery is next week. I pray for her and her family.

I had a wonderful surprise on Christmas. My former EWU student, mentee, and friend called. Listening to how well her post college life is going was inspiring. Actually, in one year she will have her doctorate. I couldn’t believe her son is 7 already and in the second grade. We talked about blogs. She made me understand my blog is for myself, to write about my experiences, dreams, hopes, and thoughts. When I was writing mine I worried about what readers would say about the content and how it was presented. Thank you for freeing me. Anyone is allowed to read the blog. Bare in mind this is mine for me. Enjoy