I know… I should be partying (as if!) or watching the Times
Square New Year’s ball drop on TV. But it’s only 10:00 here and we’ve got the
PBS 70s soul music special on. Perfect for multi-tasking, great background
music for composing a blog post.
2012 was an exciting and emotional year.
In no particular order (as Tom B, says on Dancing With The
Stars)…
My memoir, Second-Chance Mother, came out in print in January.
The ebook was out in November 2011, but that didn’t seem as real to me. I’ve
done a number of book events this year, including a tour to Northern
California, and I’m feeling so rewarded by the reception I’ve received to my
story, from both friends and readers I don’t know personally.
In May, my son Josh and I reconnected after a few years without
contact. We’ve been through so many ups and downs in the last 17 years of
reunion, and we’re both working hard to make this new start a success.
Our daughter-in-law Lainey beat breast cancer, after a year of
chemo, surgery and radiation. We are certain that her strength and positive
attitude, as well as the love of our son, her husband, Jeff, made all the
difference.
We’re in awe of our grandson Jordan, now a senior in high
school, aced the math SATs, to become the first ever in his high school to get
a perfect score. He’s now applying to colleges and we’re sure every one of them
is going to want him.
Our granddaughter Naomi turned 16, has her driver’s license, a
car and a part-time job. Her responsible attitude makes us so proud.
In February, Henry and I celebrated our 30th wedding
anniversary. I use the term celebrate lightly, since we haven’t truly marked it
yet. We plan to take a special vacation in the coming year, for that and
Henry’s retirement (in June, when he turned 70). I turned 62 in August and
started taking my SS. Talk about feeling old!
Lots of babies born this year — great/grand nieces and nephews:
Brietta (to niece Emily) and Zane (to niece Becky), and to sons and daughters
of friends, to whom we are honorary aunt/uncles: Avery (to Sean and Kimberly
Daniel), Lauren (to Heather and Jeremy Smith), and Ruby (to Kayce and Matthew
Rainsberg).
On a more somber note, I see my dad slowing down. He’ll be 87 in
February, and all in all is doing great. My sister Debby has had a number of
health problems, as well as a knee replacement (not a problem, but other issues
have interfered with her recovery from that). A dear friend, Nadine, in
California, has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, and I am very worried about
her. But she’s a fighter, and I’m hoping for her recovery.
Who knows what the new year will bring. Here in Arizona, we’re
now closing in on the midnight hour. That's just how long it took me to write this, while listening to fab 70s tunes!
6 comments:
Happy New Year!
Thinking of you and glad to hear all the news! Happy New Year!
Thank you Gail. I'm going to be speaking at the AAC conference in April, in Cleveland. Any chance you can attend? I so want to meet you in person!
Unfortunately my work schedule interferes with my free time. Any chance you could swing by Chicago coming or going? If so, that would be awesome and of course you could stay at my house.
Thanks for the invite, Gail. I'll let you know the logistics and timing later. I would love to spend some time with you!
Ok - It would be great if things work out because I'd love to spend time with you too!
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