Where does time go?

 Where does time go?

Time passes so quickly it seems the older I get.  When my last post was written
some things in my life had already changed but little did I know that only 6 days from that post things would change again.  

First let me say that I have not forgetton that I said I would get back to you about my new pillows at the time.  They are great, I even went back a couple months later and bought 2 more. They really are comfortable and made my sleep better.  

So let me give you a quick summary of my life in 2025.  As you know in December of 2024 right at Christmas my oldest sister was diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer and I quit my full time retail management job in Januray of 2025.  In March of 2025, I was not feeling well with a stomach ache and some pain, it affected me longer than in should and with some proding from my husband I went to urgent care only to be told I needed to go to the emergency room. Within three hours of arrving at the emergency room I was in surgery.  My stomach ache was more than a stomach ache and required about 5 inches of my large intestine be removed.  Expected recovery time 4 weeks.  Welll .... at the 4 week mark I was back in the hospital with a small bowel obstruction.  Recovery would be longer; 2 more months longer.  

In the beginning of June I visited my sister, she was getting worse but she didn't realize it; she was in her own world at times and still happy go lucky.  We had a nice few days together and that is how I will remember her.  She passed on December 1 2025.  Remeber everyone, life is not guaranteed, no one promised you a rose garden, live life to the fullest.

In August of 2025, I did start a new job, only part time and I was hopeful that it would be full time quickly.  That did not turn out to happen, so I started a remote at home job that I can work anytime to supplement.  I like the people at the part time job and in some ways I really like the company; but I need full time and unless I get that soon I will be looking for a new full time job.  I do like the at home job, I find it interesting; hours have been limited during the holidays but I am hopeful I will get more time in now that the new year is here.  

During all my time off this year, I spent alot of time recovering and wishing life were better, but the only person who can make life better is me; I just have to get off my but more and make it better.  This new year I want to do more.  I want to start painting again, maybe even try an art show, I want to be outside more, I feel better when I am outside.  My sister had turned 66 five days before her passing, to young.  I still have alot I want to do and I have to figure out a way to do it. 

I wish you all a very healthy, happy and fullfilling 2026!