First of all, I must apologize for not writing in quite awhile. Some parts of my life have become quite busy, and I thought about updating several times in the last few months...but haven't gotten to it. So I'm going to break the posts up into several blog posts.
Last year was a pretty tough one...first of all, losing the love of my life just 19 days into the year...and then spending most of the rest of the year with lots of changes both in my personal life and at work...but by the end, it was a bit better, even if the loss is still pretty painful. I don't think that will ever go away...but day by day, I manage to grow and change and adapt. God, family (including dear Elvis), and friends have helped immensely.
During most of the year, being alone was unbearable. Yes, I know Elvis was always there...and I feel John's presence a lot...but I went out of my way to go to coffee shops and other places where I could have the sounds and activity of people. But the interesting thing was that I kept to my self most of those times, anyway.
I am dealing with arthritis in my hands these days. I had extensive occupational therapy in the fall, and that seemed to help. The hand specialist I go to says he does not want to operate until I'm much older...and not playing the violin anymore. I really took that to mean that once I had the surgery, I would be unable to play. So a little pain is worth it...for now. They ordered me some special gloves that help immensely. Right now, I'm working my way back into violin shape for some fun times ahead this coming summer. More on that later.
Lots of other surprises coming...stay tuned. My wish for you is a wonderful, safe, and loving 2014 full of many blessings.
Tam
