From the Big Peach to the Big Apple. After 30+ years in Atlanta (and my whole life south of the Mason-Dixon line), I get a call to New York. An offer too good to refuse - so I accept. Upside: a great job in an energetic city, a chance to prove to myself that I can do it. Downside: No permanent living space (I miss my bed!), distance from family and friends.Sister moves to the other side of the country. After 30+ years in Atlanta (er, Marietta), Sis and hubbie move to Orange County, California. Another offer too good to refuse, so off they go. Our kids are still in Atlanta watching the dust settle and wondering what they did to chase us off! Sis has never been to New York and I've never been to Yorba Linda, so I'm thinking 2007 will bring a little bi-coastal travel!
English home disappears. Jean and Aubrey's move from Walton-on-Thames (another 30+ year milestone) to Scotland was as root-chopping as any of the other moves in 2006. That house in Ashley Road has welcomed me and mine for the past three decades. I'll miss those drinkies in the back garden and tea and choccie biccies with our nightly TV. I now tear up whenever I hear the EastEnders theme.Selling the house. Well, you've just lived through that with me, so 'nuff said.
Letting in new friends, reconnecting with old ones. Thanks to the move and the blog, lots of new folks have entered my life. That's been a real blessing in this topsy-turvy year. Another joy is that a few childhood chums have found their way to the blog. I love it whenever I hear from friends from the 'hood!
Camp Coast Care and Katrina reconstruction. The week I spent in March with a few college kids from All Saints' and a bunch of volunteers from all over the world working in coastal Mississippi was life-changing. Still a lot of work to be done, if anyone's interested. ;-)The biggest lowlight was the death of classmate Tom Fox, Christian peacemaker killed in Iraq. The world hit too close to home on that one. Rest in peace, friend.
Yes, 2006 will forever be blazoned in big red numbers on my personal timeline. The changes have been enormous, but the rewards have been enormous as well. I'll spend the evening figuring out how to hang on for 2007's crazy twists and turns!
3 comments:
Yes, you have had quite a year! It's funny that you and your sis moved away in opposite directions, leaving the kids to watch the dust settle. Most often it is the other way around...
Best of everything to you in '007 Mary. I'll keep the Nashville connection alive. If you get down this way, we'll expect a call...
That's some year Mary. I can only pat you on the back....especially reguarding your HUGH move. I honestly don't think I could have done that at this time in my life. You did it...and you managed to do it well....even at some personal cost. I can't tell you how much I admire that.
I truly hope 2007 is a wonderful year for you...filled with joy, health and contentment in your work life and in your personal life. I hope you're having a beautiful first day of the new year dear friend....
What a year!
It was great to connect with you, Mary. Here's to more new friends and exciting opportunities in 2007.
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