April 8th .Today is the 5th anniversary of Mark's passing. I do not want this entry to be about sad and depressed but more positive . I am sure if I was younger the passing of five years would seem much farther in the past , but as I age time seems to just fly . 5 years seems like a blink of an eye and only days ago . But as I reflect on the past five years of my life, so very much has happened in what feels like such a short time and with that I know it was not just "days ago" that Mark was here. It is my hope that all that has changed in my life has been due to the fact that I learned with my loss , that time is the most precious of gifts and it is not to be squandered . So in honor of Mark I am listing 5 major things that have happened in my life in the past 5 years . I hope they are things that would have made him proud and happy .
1= I remarried . It was Mark's wish that if I did so I should marry a good man . That I have done with my darling Cal.
2=With Cal's help ,we finished the house Mark and I had started remodeling ( No small undertaking!!!!) and another wish of his.
3 = I traveled to Bora Bora , Mexico , Europe , and the Caribbean (twice) as well as many little get aways across the country most of them art retreats.
4= I mastered the computer!Which is such an aid in the completely new direction my art has taken. No longer do I paint what art directors tell me to ... but I create what I want and I am loving it!!!
5 =We bought a 2nd home in Arizona .I will sneak this one in too .I got a dog, My sweet Peanut. And Mark's beloved Boo Boo kitty is still with us. She is 14 1/2!!!
So Mark you said you knew I would find my way and I have . So here's to you my" Handsome wonder boy". You are still in my heart and on my mind. Always and forever....
5 comments:
Julie what you have done in these 5 years is just mind boggling and wonderful all at the same time.
I bet your Cal is just the best guy in the world and I am so glad you 2 found each other. Much happiness to you sweet lady!
you are amazing girl !!! he is smiling and proud of you as we all are !!!!
xoxo,
beth
Awwww...that was a really sweet post, hon! Good for you for taking this day to honor the positive things that have come into your life.
You're such an amazing woman and I'm so glad to know you!
xo ~ Karen
time sure flies. he is so proud of you and looks down daily and smiles upon you and all you have accomplished. we all are really proud of you and believe in you as he does.
Your accomplishments are a beautiful tribute to your love of Mark. I am sure he waches over you, and Cal, with joy!
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