Is this year even worth reviewing? 2020 make one think of a year of clear vision. I think the year 2020 and clear vision is more of an oxymoron. It has been a full year since I last posted so I will do a 10 Second Year in Review:
Let's begin. I file for divorce. COVID locks everything down. Matthew is sent home with school closures. Hannah's senior ends abruptly with no prom. Her class graduation is held with half the class participating in a ceremony and the other half in a ceremony held afterward. I have neck surgery...second major surgery in less than a year. Summer is spent cooped up and going out only to ride my bicycle, go to appointments, or go to the grocery store.
The kids and I did take a trip to the beach for Lauren's birthday. This was a nice break to life.
I have missed the beach and as part of my fresh start, I handed my card to the girls and said, "Book it." They did. I ignored Greg's protest of using the charge card. If he would have just signed the divorce papers, this wouldn't even be an issue. (And yes, he is still dragging the divorce out...looks like court will be the next stop). I am hoping this will be over by Spring.
Matthew's Thanksgiving Break was canceled due to the two week quarantine period for travelers. But...we did get him home a week earlier than anticipated. Silver lining to the cloud of COVID.
A funny thing with Matthew's return was he came in to say good morning and was wearing his mask. He did this two mornings in a row. He was so conditioned to putting on his mask before leaving the dorm room, he put it on out of habit. He even commented one day about how weird it was to be able to walk around without a mask in the house.
Another bright spot to the kids is both did extremely well in school despite the COVID obstacles they have had to overcome. And Lauren kept her job even though Boeing had to layoff so many employees. This was a really difficult part of her work, knowing how wonderful these people are and seeing them be laid off. Her life was brightened by rescuing and adopting Maya, the great hunter (a pointer/lab mix) who loves to cover Lauren's faces in kisses.
Speaking of school, I am taking a class at Highlands College for my personal growth. The experience has been a true gift in helping my spirit stay quiet during all the turmoil of the past year.
I am facing another neck surgery and last week I had hand surgery. Aging needs to come with a warning label. My organs are going to live forever, my framework is shot. I am like a car with a well-oiled engine but 4 flat tires.
That about sums up 2020. I cannot even imagine what 2021 has in store. Zombie Apocalypse, anyone?
