To be brutally honest – I’ve never truly understood why so many people were willing to say ‘good riddance’ to the year just passed. Guess that shows I’ve had a pretty good life.
This year however, is obviously quite different. I can’t say I wont be happy to see the end of 2009. That attitude seems wasteful in some respects, but whilst I’ve learned many (some very hard) lessons this year, now I know is the time to draw a line in the sand. (I must admit to feeling a sense of profound grief for those who have recently been diagnosed. If only we could spare them from some of the heartache – particularly at this time of year.)
Tomorrow – Paul and I will embark on a holiday to tropical Port Douglas. We’ll be out of our beautiful, but somewhat cage-like home for a whole two weeks. And better still we’re going to spend some time with our friends Jason and Jodee and their toddler son Jake.
The whole ‘parenthood’ and ‘family’ thing is in fact quite a big deal. Some of my most precious friends (Summer, Clinton, Renae, Jas & Jode) are now Mum’s and Dad’s. For some of them, this wonderful gift has occurred during my little journey. My treatment for breast cancer has only highlighted the fragility of human life and also the difficulties one can and sometimes must face in endeavouring to achieve this feat. Without putting too finer point on it – can’t help feeling a little sad. In the space of nine months your world can be turned upside-down – for each extreme of the human condition.
Happy New Year everyone. More than anything – I hope it brings you perfect health and with that, the ability to savour all the joy life has to offer.
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