How is it April already?

​Wowza. Where has all the time gone? Life has been hectic since November. I haven’t written a blog or posted a video. Why? Well, here is the short version:

My son-in-law was playing soccer (parents against the kids) when he dropped dead on the field. Thank God for the medically trained coaches because they brought him back from having a cardiac arrest. Did you know that only 4% survive?

My husband was helping his cousin get his vehicle started when a driver traveling way too fast coming off an exit rammed into both cars, totaling both. My husband, who was standing outside his truck, jumped out of the way but was hit. He still is in physical therapy. But he's a fighter, and he's making progress every day. He's a living testament to the strength of the human spirit.

I broke my tooth. I know it sucks, but after the top two events, this was nothing—just inconvenience for me.

We had to put our dog Bailey down in December. She was in kidney failure (her kidney was not fully developed.) I got her the day she came into this world. If you know, you know. This was the most heart-wrenching ever. We quickly new that the energy was off and we decided to get a new dog. Her name is Charlie. I still cry for Bailey.

Then, my husband and I welcomed two new grandchildren. My son had a boy, and his daughter had a girl, giving us a total of nine grandchildren so far. Their arrival brought a new wave of joy and hope into our lives.

I constantly repeat the phrase, life is so short to everyone, and it is so true. You don’t realize it until you experience a situation that can alter your life forever. I even joke with my older grandkids that when I die (which won’t be for a long time), I am coming back to haunt you. I’ll be tapping your nose, yelling in your ear, and making your rooms messy. I hope the humor will lessen the blow. Hopefully, they will all be adults busy when I exit this energy field.

I have been making it a priority to do something creative daily. Some days, it might just be pouring a cup of tea and sitting in silence. I might purge items I no longer need or want on other days. But I mostly spend time journaling, creating art, or enjoying my grandkids. For instance, I've been experimenting with watercolor painting, and it's been a wonderful way to express my emotions and connect with the beauty around me.

Coming from a go-getter, entrepreneurial, and marketing attitude, I find this transition interesting. I find myself listening to my intuition more, stopping and enjoying the beauty around me. This shift has allowed me to appreciate the small moments and find joy in the present. And, of course, allowing myself to get lost in the day creating.

In closing, I wanted to share an interesting observation. Each year, I like to start off the new year by writing down my goals, updating my vision boards, and setting up my planner. This year, I didn’t do any of it. Well, I eventually set up my planner. I am constantly adding to my visual artboards, and as for my goals, the only one I have is to be present as much as possible and enjoy the world around me. This decision reflects my growing understanding of the importance of mindfulness and appreciation in personal growth and happiness.