19th-century French leather-bound books and a single, perfect rose.
So goodbye 2013 and not a minute too soon! Because you have knocked us for six. You've brought scary challenges we never wanted and required strength beyond measure. You've put ugly obstacles in our paths and scuppered our best-laid plans. You've caused anger and resentment and chaos and exposed worry and dread. Many of our best and brightest are gone too soon. You've made us re-examine our dreams and question the reasons for optimism.
Still, I personally should thank you for all the super-annoying lessons: for the ambulance-lights-flashing wake-up calls and being forced to improvise, time and time again. For traversing complicated bureaucracy in two languages (one which I don't yet speak). For the reminder that when confronted with conniving charlatans - who steal my work and threaten my livelihood - I can fight back. (And right is might). For requiring a laser-like focus on priorities of good health, family and friends. For the proof that no matter the challenge and accompanying uncertainty, we can rely on limitless reserves of inner strength. Love is stronger than fear.
For these important lessons, I salute you, 2013. Now go away and leave us in peace!
So well said and all the best. Thank you for sharing your experiences.
Posted by: jafabrit | 12 January 2014 at 06:27
I couldn't agree with you more! May 2014 bring you great happiness and joy and a lot less stress. I think you spotted a good omen today -- and that makes me smile!
Posted by: jeanie | 01 January 2014 at 17:29
Amen from me too!
May there be smooth sailings,
dancing, and laughter; plus good
health in abundance.
Happy 2014 to you, dear friend!
Posted by: Marilyn | 01 January 2014 at 04:47
Tara, so sorry you had a rough year. I also say good riddance to 2013! May 2014 bring blessings, peace, good health and good cheer.
Posted by: Maureen | 31 December 2013 at 22:35
Amen!!
Posted by: Mary H. | 31 December 2013 at 15:58
It seems many of us have had a horrible 2013 I am ready to bid it farewell also.
May we be blessed with only the best in 2014
Blessings and much love
Jeanne
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