Overcoming my struggles

It's been a long time since this blog has seen a post from me. It has been awhile since I took the time to sit down and create something. Once again my life and time has been thoroughly preoccupied on just trying to survive and be a good Mom. There has not been much me time and certainly not enough time to paint, collage or make jewelry. Allowing a person to control your life and make it impossible for you to be yourself is so wrong on many levels. It is hard to believe that I had once again allowed that to happen. The compassionate side of me wants to believe in what people say and I had hopes of change. No change came...again!


So...I made the change. I also did something for myself. I adopted a horse! My daughter rides and I have wanted to re learn to ride, but it has always been about my daughter. An opportunity came up for me to adopt an ex three day eventer who is just a good guy! His name is "Jerry" and he is just what the doctor ordered. I have been taking lessons and am so proud of myself. I am just so happy when I am with the horses. Every stress in the world leaves my body. So onward I go through this life's journey and hoping for more good things to come.

A new home, a new life , & hopefully , some peace

Very soon, my family & I, we will be beginning a new chapter in our lives. We are moving to a new home in the hill towns of NY. A brand new home, in the middle of nowhere, but yet , not too far off the beaten path. The air is cleaner, it is quiet and peaceful. We will be close to the barn where our horse is boarded ( another sanctuary for me). The drive to work will be longer, but the time in the car is my thinking time. I will have time to think about the coming day on the way in, and what needs to be accomplished. On the way home I can de stress from a hard day and enjoy an evening in a quiet, setting. I am looking forward to making this space my own, unpacking all my belongings that have been in storage way too long. It will be like Christmas! My children are excited about the move and a new school ( who would have thought????). I will be farther away from my family, however when we lived close, everyone was still too busy with their own lives. Our visits together will mean more now and we will appreciate each other more. Change can be scarey, and change can be wonderful. We will never get anything wonderful unless we take a chance and change our lives as they are now. We are all going to take a deep breath and take a plunge. My hopes it will be a wonderful adventure. I will keep you posted as time goes on. Photos show you the beautiful views that we will be blessed with every day. Enjoy!