A New Day, a Return to Blogging

Once upon a time, I really enjoyed blogging. It was an outlet to share my thought and to get occasional feedback from strangers.  Then life got busy, hell it go downright complicated and I walked away from this creative outlet.  I worked too many hours.  I was involved in too many activities.  My son became more socially active.  Soon, life in the real world took over any moment of time that I had to write.  I need that to change and so I am back.

The question is this, where do I start?  Obama? Republicans? Politics? World News?  Social Activism?  Good lord, the list could go on for hours.  Maybe I should just start simply. I'll start with something that I love, the thing pushes my every action.  My family.

It has been an interesting couple of years. First off, we were blessed with new members in our band of beloved misfits.  Two bouncing healthy babies came into this world in November of 2010,  Miss Stella Rose McNulty joined us just two day after Mr Able Levi Genesis Mierka.  Adorable doesn't begin to describe these cutie patooties.  They are characters that have really carved a place in our hearts.  Each a unique little person that has charm and wit.  They brought a smile laughter to our family during some trying times.

We lost three of the most precious gems in our family.  On Thanksgiving of 2011, I found out my Aunt Allyn Sweet McNulty Ferris had cancer and on Christmas Day that year, she lost that battle because the disease was so powerful and quick.  Within the space of 364 days, I lost both of my Grandmothers. Lewis Swann Liveoak Gray and Beverly Leah Durand McNulty.   Each passing on to heaven where I know they watch down on us.  Their presence is felt every day but there is a void in my heart my heart because I can't reach out and touch them. I cannot hear their voice as they offered advice. Their laughter  doesn't make me smile anymore because it is gone. The pain is still raw.

As with all families, we saw trials beyond deaths.   We saw divorces that broke your heart but were for the very best. We saw loved ones hurt by significant others who turned down our help causing us to fear for their lives. We saw some that we love betray our trust and commit sins that can never be forgiven.  Money was an ever present struggle for most of our family but we push on and help one another wit every bit we have. Finally, there were arguments spurred by the desire to protect the ones we love that raged for hours, days, months and even years.

Then there were the triumphs.  Promotions to new positions. New homes and relocations that brought family closer.   Access to new funds to help solve financial woes. Finally, there were reconciliations between members that fought so bitterly it was thought they would never speak again.

So much has happened, I would never be able to write it all down. These are the highlights.  I can't wait to share more. 

Until next time...