I'm back!

First, let me explain that the reason I have not posted for quite a while is that I went into what I think was the last phase of grieving. I found that when I tried to write in my Blog, the only thing that came out sounded like whining when I read it; and this was not meant to be something for me, but rather something to edify or help others who might be grieving or going through significant difficulties in life.

O.K., so if it helps you to now that in my own private space and time I whined, then maybe this is useful. I am through whining, even to myself and to God. He has been so good to me, and I will follow His word as it says to "do everything without grumbling or complaining."

The holidays have come and gone. I got to spend an early Christmas with daughter and her family, a quick meal with my father-in-law, ( ? former father-in-law now that Karen is deceased? How does one describe the relationship with someone referred to as "Dad" for nearly 40 years?); then a flight to Temecula to spend Christmas day with my son and his family.

I introduced them to "real" Belgian waffles - the kind with yeast-raised dough and granulated sugar and loads of butter in the batter. They are now completely ruined to our American ersatz Belgian waffles.

Then on to my cabin for a couple of days.

I had a couple of moments only when someone asked how I was doing on Karen's birthday and on our anniversary. Seeing her beautiful headstone in place really brought some closure. She lived the best life that she could with the limitations her disease brought her; and I am glad she is at peace.

I am now fully engaged back at work - spending a week in Germany on business.

I now look forward to the adventures that the rest of my life has to offer. I have dreams, hopes, loved ones, friends; but most especially God to lean on regardless of what happens next.